Your family lives abroad, and your child is having difficulties at school \u2014 with reading, writing, oral language. Or perhaps the speech therapy started in France was interrupted by the move, and you want to resume it remotely. Either way, the question is the same: how can you access a qualified French-speaking speech therapist from the other side of the world?<\/p>\n
While in France language disorders are quickly diagnosed and treated, abroad French-speaking practitioners are hard to find<\/a> \u2014 and often very expensive. The good news: speech teletherapy<\/a> has transformed this reality. From any country, in any time zone, it is now possible to get a serious, recognised speech therapy assessment carried out by a French state-certified speech therapist.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Living abroad exposes children to several risk factors that make access to speech therapy even more crucial \u2014 and yet even more difficult:<\/p>\n Bilingualism and changes in the language of schooling.<\/strong> A child schooled in a foreign language goes through a period of intense linguistic reorganisation. It is sometimes hard to tell a real language disorder from a simple adjustment period. A speech therapist trained in bilingualism can make the difference \u2014 but they must master French to correctly assess skills in the mother tongue.<\/p>\n The interruption of ongoing support.<\/strong> A child who was receiving speech therapy before the move may see their progress weakened without continuity of care. For dys disorders (dyslexia, dysorthographia, developmental language disorder), a prolonged interruption is harmful.<\/p>\n Undiagnosed disorders that get worse.<\/strong> Difficulties that went unnoticed in France \u2014 a slight language delay, imprecise articulation \u2014 can worsen in a demanding school environment and in a language the child does not yet master well. No assessment, no diagnosis. No diagnosis, no appropriate support.<\/p>\n The emotional impact of living abroad.<\/strong> Changing country, school, friends and language can generate anxiety that sometimes shows up as language regression or selective mutism. The speech therapist can support this dimension, alongside any psychological follow-up<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In some countries, finding a speech therapist is possible but does not solve everything. Several reasons make a local speech therapist insufficient for a French-speaking child:<\/p>\n For all these reasons, a consultation with a French-speaking speech therapist \u2014 ideally state-certified in France \u2014 is irreplaceable for a child who is, or will be, schooled in French.<\/em><\/p>\n Book a speech therapy assessment for your expat child<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n All countries \u00b7 All time zones \u00b7 French state-certified speech therapists \u00b7 Report recognised by AEFE, for PAP & MDPH<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Speech teletherapy is today the most accessible, fastest and most reliable answer for expat families. In practice, the assessment takes place by video conference with a state-certified speech therapist based in France, from your home abroad, whatever your country of residence.<\/p>\n How does an online speech therapy assessment work for an expat?<\/strong><\/p>\n This report is identical to the one produced after an office assessment. It is recognised by the French national education system for PAP applications, by the MDPH for disability recognition applications, and by French schools abroad.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Start with a complete speech therapy assessment. It will objectively establish the difficulties, make a diagnosis if necessary, and point towards therapy. At ORA-VISIO, this assessment can be obtained quickly<\/a>, with no waiting list.<\/p>\n If the last assessment report is less than a year old, it is often possible to resume therapy online directly without redoing a complete assessment. Send the existing assessment to the speech therapist before the first session so they can build on the previous evaluation.<\/p>\n French schools abroad (the AEFE network) recognise assessment reports drawn up by French state-certified speech therapists. An assessment carried out via ORA-VISIO will allow you to obtain the necessary adjustments (extra time, adapted materials, human support\u2026) from your child’s school.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A video-conference assessment requires a minimum of technical preparation to go smoothly:<\/p>\n ORA-VISIO uses a secure video-conference platform that complies with health data requirements. No complex installation is required.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most international health insurance policies for expats reimburse speech teletherapy on presentation of an invoice. Before your first appointment, check with your insurer:<\/p>\n The main expat health insurers (AXA International, Allianz Care, Cigna Global, CFE\u2026) generally include allied health services by teleconsultation in their cover. ORA-VISIO provides the documents needed for reimbursement (a detailed invoice with the speech therapist’s details and the nature of the service).<\/em><\/p>\nThe specific challenges<\/a> expat families face with speech therapy<\/h2>\n
Why a local speech therapist is not always enough<\/h2>\n
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The solution: an online speech therapy assessment<\/a> from any country<\/h2>\n
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Assessment or therapy: what steps to take depending on your situation?<\/h2>\n
Your child has never had an assessment<\/h3>\n
Your child’s follow-up was interrupted by the move<\/h3>\n
You want your child’s difficulties<\/a> recognised by their French school abroad<\/h3>\n
What you need technically for an online assessment from abroad<\/h2>\n
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Reimbursement: what expat insurance covers<\/h2>\n
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