For families
New patients
Here is how care begins at Talk Time, from the first phone call to the first visit.
1. Contact the practice
Call 917-355-6803 or reach out through the contact page with your name and the best way to reach you.
2. Receive the new patient packet
The intake packet is sent to you to complete before the first visit.
3. Return your completed forms
Bring the completed packet to the first appointment, or return it as arranged with the office. Please do not email completed forms through this website.
What the intake packet includes
- Client history form
- New patient consent to the use and disclosure of health information
- Patient service agreement
- HIPAA authorization
- Authorization to release records
- Permission to communicate with your child's school or other therapists
- Photo and video permission
You can complete the packet online and print it, or call/text 917-355-6803 to have it sent to you. Completed forms include private health information — please return them in person or as arranged with the office rather than through this website.
New patient questions
Common questions from families starting pediatric speech therapy in the Miami area and surrounding areas.
- How do I get the new patient intake packet?
- Call or text 917-355-6803, message the office on WhatsApp, or use the contact form. The packet can also be completed and printed directly on this website through the intake form.
- What is in the intake packet?
- A client history form, new patient consent, patient service agreement, HIPAA authorization, authorization to release records, permission to communicate with your child's school or other therapists, and photo and video permission.
- What should we bring to the first visit?
- Your completed intake packet, any prior evaluation or school reports you would like reviewed, a comfort item or favorite toy for your child, and your questions for Mrs. Winkler.
- How long is the first appointment?
- Plan for a full session together. Time is set aside to talk with you, get to know your child, and agree on next steps before therapy goals are set.
- How are inquiries handled?
- Inquiries sent through this website, WhatsApp, or text are general scheduling messages only. Please keep them free of diagnoses, records, or other private health information — clinical questions are discussed by phone or in person.
- How should completed forms be returned?
- In person at the first visit, or as arranged directly with the office. Please do not send completed forms through this website or by regular email.
- Which areas does the practice serve?
- Talk Time serves families in the Miami area.
Still have a question? Contact the practice — please keep messages general and free of private health information.