Technology Enhanced Learning and Living

Speech Therapy Partnership Project

One of our most exciting innovations is our Speech Therapy Partnership Project. Our Assistive Technology Practitioners actively collaborate with our Speech Language Pathologists during every therapy session.

Our Partnership Project focuses on providing services to individuals with Autism and Down Syndrome, as well as those with challenging behaviors. Those individuals whose behaviors significantly interfere with their ability to benefit from traditional speech therapy services have shown measurable benefit from participating in the Partnership Project.

Our collaboration enables us to offer our client's increased use of augmentative communication devices, on-site personalization of device software, multi-lingual services (English & Spanish) and the integration of computer technologies to increase communication skills.

In addition, the synergy of our team’s skills enable us to meet the challenges of behaviors generated by the frustration our clients experience when they are unable to communicate. Possibility thinking helps us understand the world through their eyes and find solutions that work for everyone.

We believe that our Speech Therapy Partnership Project is opening new doors as both a model of professional collaboration and as a supportive, successful therapeutic environment for clients.

If you think the Speech Therapy Partnership Project will benefit you or your child, we encourage you to contact us.

Computer training

Computer training is provided to participants of the Community Living Assistance Services and Support (CLASS) Waiver administered by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). The staff of TELL Enterprises are authorized Computer Trainers.

What is Computer Training?

The DADS CLASS Provider Manual describes computer training as:

• A. computer literacy training for educating disabled individual in use of adaptive software necessary to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and avoid institutionalization
• B. adaptive aids utility coaching

If your family member is a participant in the CLASS Waiver, talk with us about how Computer Training can help.

Behavior Communication Training

Behavior Communication Training is provided to participants of the Texas Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities Waiver. The staff of TELL Enterprises are authorized Behavior Communication Trainers.

What is Behavior Communication Training?

Behavior Communication Training is described by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) as follows: – Behavior communication specialist services are directed toward assessing, developing, modifying, or improving the cognitive and affective skills of a client. These services include:

• Conducting behavioral assessment and making recommendations;
• Performing the necessary evaluations to develop strategies for:
  Improving staff/client interactions. Reducing maladaptive behaviors. Improving appropriate communication skills, Creating meaningful and appropriate activities, and Resolving issues of concern to the client.
• Supervising the implementation of behavioral strategies, activity routines, and/or skills development programs, and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Counseling with and educating client's family, friends, or other service providers about interacting with a client whose behaviors may interfere with independent living.
• Applying interactive strategies with a client regarding his emotional, behavioral, or social needs.
• Modeling ideal treatment practices for direct care staff in dealing with client needs.
• And providing information to, and working closely with, a psychiatrist in developing an appropriate treatment when psychiatric issues requiring medication are present.

If your family member is a participant in the Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities Waiver, talk with us about how Behavior Communication Training can help.

Medicaid and Children with Special Healthcare Needs (CSN)

We are pleased to announce that our office is now a provider for both the Medicaid and Children with Special Healthcare Needs programs.

If you or your child received benefits from one of these programs, we would be pleased to be your speech therapy provider. Call us to find out how!

BCBA- Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Coming Soon!