# What do I need for an online therapy session?

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An online therapy session needs only a device with camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, a quiet well-lit space, and a few familiar toys or everyday objects nearby. Your Pinnacle therapist guides every step, and your presence beside your child is the most important ingredient.

*A good online therapy session needs surprisingly little — a quiet corner, a steady connection, and a calm few minutes before you begin.*

## In short
For a productive online therapy session you need just four things: a **device with a working camera and microphone** (a laptop or tablet is ideal), a **stable internet connection**, a **quiet, well-lit space** where your child can sit and move comfortably, and a **few familiar toys or everyday objects** your therapist may ask you to keep nearby. You don't need any special software skills — your Pinnacle therapist will guide you through every step, and you, the parent, are an active partner in the room, not a spectator.

## Setting up for success
**The essentials**
- A laptop, tablet or phone — a larger screen helps your child see the therapist clearly
- A reliable internet connection; sit close to your Wi-Fi router if you can
- Headphones or good speakers so your child hears speech sounds clearly
- A charged device, or keep the charger plugged in

**The space**
- A quiet room with the TV and other distractions switched off
- Good lighting on your child's face so the therapist can see expressions
- A small table and chair, or floor space, depending on the session goals
- Have water, a favourite toy, picture cards or crayons within reach — your therapist will tell you in advance what's needed

**A few minutes before**
- Visit the loo and have a small snack so your child is settled
- Join 2–3 minutes early to check sound and video
- Sit beside your child so you can help follow the therapist's cues

Online therapy, delivered well, is genuinely effective — and your presence beside your child is the single most powerful ingredient.

## The Pinnacle way
Developmental measurement supports care planning; diagnosis requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional., under qualified clinician care — never from an app, a form or an online session alone. Our [online therapy](/online-therapy) is delivered by the same trained therapists across our network, and your [AbilityScore®](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) helps your therapist tailor each session to your child. Begin your journey from our [home page](/).

## Trusted sources
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association guidance on telepractice service delivery; WHO Nurturing Care Framework on family-centred early support.

**Next step —** Ready to begin from home? [Book an assessment](/online-therapy) and we'll set up your first online session with you.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- ASHA — Telepractice service delivery: https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/professional-issues/telepractice/
- WHO Nurturing Care Framework: https://nurturing-care.org/

## Connected topics and perspectives
- Parent: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/stakeholder/parent
- Support: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/intent/support
- Screen: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/lifecycle/screen
- Book Assessment: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/route/book-assessment
- Family Empowerment: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/empowerment/family_empowerment

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