Self-Determination & social-emotional support
Flexible support through Californiaās Self-Determination Program
TalkTime works with Self-Determination Program participants, families, Independent Facilitators, Financial Management Services providers, and Regional Center teams to develop individualized services that support communication, relationships, participation, and independence.
SDP services
Self-Determination Program services
Services are built around the participantās goals and current person-centered plan.
Services may include
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Communication coaching and speech-language support
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Community integration services, including eligible services under code 331
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Parent and caregiver coaching
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Social communication support
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Counseling and social-emotional services
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Behavior assessment, planning, and consultation
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PEERS-informed social skills training
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Communication and Social-Emotional Support Program services
Getting started
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Schedule a free consultation to discuss the participantās goals and current person-centered plan.
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Connect TalkTime with the Independent Facilitator, service coordinator, and Financial Management Services provider.
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TalkTime confirms the proposed service, rate, documentation, vendor or provider onboarding, and funding requirements.
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Services begin after written approval and completion of required agreements.
Service availability and funding depend on the participantās plan, approved budget, FMS requirements, Regional Center process, and clinician match. TalkTime is currently registered with Accura FMS and can complete additional provider onboarding when appropriate.
Year-round program
Communication and Social-Emotional Support Program
Communication and emotional well-being are closely connected. TalkTimeās year-round program brings speech-language and psychological perspectives together so clients receive coordinated support for how they communicate, connect, cope, and participate across daily life.
Program areas
Social communication and conversation skills
Emotional awareness and regulation
Self-advocacy and confidence
Friendship and relationship skills
Perspective-taking and problem-solving
Flexible thinking and coping
Parent and caregiver coaching
Carryover across home, school, community, and virtual settings
Individual or group support
Services may be individual or group-based and may incorporate PEERS-informed strategies when appropriate. The exact team and service plan are determined after consultation and assessment.
Who the program serves
Coordinated speech, counseling, social-emotional, and PEERS-informed support for school-age children, teens, young adults, and adults.
Working with a different FMS?
Families may contact TalkTime even if TalkTime is not yet registered with their Financial Management Services provider.
TalkTime can review the request and determine whether onboarding is possible. No service or funding approval is guaranteed.
Funding for these services
Psychology, counseling, behavior, PEERS, and Communication and Social-Emotional Support Program services are currently available through private pay or eligible Self-Determination Program funding.
Commercial insurance plans listed on this website apply to eligible speech therapy only.