Question 1

Program Description

Accepted Answer

The proposed clinical services project is a partnership with WSC, Michigan Rehabilitation Services  (MRS), Livingston County Community Mental Health (LCCMH), and private insurance carriers.

This program will serve children, adolescents, and adults from Livingston County who have speech and language impairments or a related disorder and are seeking support with the needs presented with these diagnoses. Diagnoses may include needs related to articulation, expressive/receptive language, pragmatics, cognitive communication, swallowing, etc. The program will provide assessments for them to assist in determining strengths and needs as wells as interests and family priorities. The caregivers of clients will participate in one-to-one caregiver support meetings as prescribed.

The clients will participate in one-to-one speech and language therapy based upon a treatment plan created from evaluation results, client needs, caregiver input, and progress monitoring. Service settings include WSC Brighton ABA Clinic, home, and community.

Question 2

Program Location

Accepted Answer

Brighton, MI

Question 3

Program Hours

Accepted Answer

Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Question 4

Program Contact Information

Accepted Answer

Taylor Picano
E-mail: taylorp@wskills.com
Phone: (810) 534-6151
Fax: (810) 227-1344

Question 5

Summary of Service

Accepted Answer

Clinical Services Speech Therapy Program provides individuals with the opportunity to develop skills related to articulation, language, pragmatics, cognitive communication, swallowing, etc. These skills are targeted based on a treatment plan that includes strengths/weakness, client interest, and caregiver input.

As skills develop and progress is made, goals are adjusted in order to focus on accuracy maintenance while increasing the client’s independence. Progress is monitored on a quarterly basis, allowing for goal adjustment as deemed appropriate.

Question 6

Staff Experience

Accepted Answer

The onsite speech and language pathologist holds a master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. The SLP maintains the requirements to practice by holding a speech and language pathology license in the state of Michigan in addition to national Certificate of Clinical Competence.  The SLP has experiences in the field of school-based services, autism spectrum disorder, and augmentative and alternative communication.

Question 7

Population(s) Served

Accepted Answer

Children (18 months-13 years), adolescents (13-18 years), and adults (18 years and up) from Livingston County who have speech and language needs.

Question 8

Referral Process

Accepted Answer

An authorization for service form is completed by referring agent or a case manager to Work Skills Clinical Services.

Referrals can be made to (810) 534-6151.

Question 9

Who can make a referral

Accepted Answer

Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Transitional Coordinators, self-referrals, Livingston County Community Mental Health (LCCMH), and private insurance carriers.

Question 10

How a referral is made

Accepted Answer

Individuals are referred for admission to services through Michigan Rehabilitation Services, self-referrals, Livingston County Community Mental Health (LCCMH), and private insurance to start the intake process. Referrals can be made to the speech and language pathologist, Taylor Picano, at (810)534-6151.

Question 11

Documents or information needed for consumers to enroll

Accepted Answer

Depending on the service authorized, a participant may be required to provide a social security card, insurance card, physicians script, operator’s license, state ID card, or birth certificate.

Question 12

Funding Source

Accepted Answer

Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Livingston County Community Mental Health (LCCMH), private pay, and private insurance carriers.

Question 13

Cost to Consumer

Accepted Answer

Pay rates vary on the service needed and can be obtained upon request if not referred by Michigan Rehabilitation Services or Livingston County Community Mental Health (LCCMH).

Question 14

WSC shares information about the scope of services with

Accepted Answer

The persons served 
Families/support systems, in accordance with the choices of the persons served 
Private Referral and other Resources 
Payers and Funding Sources  
Other Relevant Stakeholders 
The General Public  
Michigan Rehabilitation Services 
Livingston County Community Mental Health 
WSC Staff, Management Team and Board

WSC also reviews the scope of its services annually and updates it as necessary.

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