FAQ
You have questions, we have answers.
Q: Do you accept insurance?
A: Cairn is in-network with limited insurances. This allows us to provide individualized care without having treatment decisions dictated by insurance requirements or standardized scores. Depending on your plan, you may be able to submit a superbill to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, and we recommend contacting your insurance provider to understand benefits.
Q: Dos my child need to have an autism diagnosis?
A: No. Cairn specializes in supporting autistic and neurodivergent communicators, but a formal diagnosis is not required to reach out. If you're noticing differences or challenges in communication and aren't sure what kind of support would be helpful, a consultation can be a good place to start.
Q: What if I'm not sure whether my child needs speech therapy?
A: That's exactly what a consultation is for. You don't need to arrive with a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or even a clear idea of what you need. We'll talk about what's happening, look at the communication concerns you're noticing, and determine whether ongoing therapy, or something more focused, makes sense.
Q: How long will my child need therapy?
A: There isn't a predetermined answer. Some people benefit from ongoing therapy, while others need a short period of targeted support, a consultation, or recommendations that they can implement independently. Our goal is not to keep families in therapy indefinitely, our goal is to produce the support that is actually useful.
Q: What kind of team trainings do you do?
A: Cairn can provide education on how to support neurodivergent individuals, this can be in a place of education or workplace. Trainings can be customized to fit specific needs.
Q: Where are you located?
A: Cairn has an office downtown Vancouver, WA and also treats at the sensory gym GroWild in Camas, WA. During the summer months, services can be offered at The Fathom Collective equine farm in Brush Prairie, WA. We will find the best setting for your specific needs.
Q: What is a cairn?
A: A cairn is a stack of rocks. They have many different meanings and uses. I selected this name because the stacks remind me of therapy. No two stacks look the same and there isn't a right or wrong way to build one, but they all take a little effort and the only direction is up.