Speech Pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent difficulties related to speech and language, social communication, fluency, voice and swallowing.
Speech pathology is a profession concerned with helping people to communicate. Speech pathology encompasses all areas of communication including speech, language, signs, symbols and gestures, reading and writing. Speech pathologists are professionals who are trained to assess, diagnose and treat people who have difficulties with communication and/or swallowing and feeding. For more information visit the Speech Pathology Australia website.
- Has problems being understood by other people
- Has problems understanding what people say
- Has a husky voice that’s hard to hear
- Gets frustrated because he can’t say what he wants to say
- Has intellectual disability and needs help finding alternative ways to communicate
- Needs help learning to read
- Stutters
- Has a history of ear infections and you’re worried about his communication
- Needs help with feeding (e.g. if your baby has a cleft palate)
- Has problems swallowing
- Articulation difficulties
- Expressive and receptive language difficulties
- Social skills difficulties
- Literacy difficulties
- Stuttering
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Disability and/or developmental syndromes
- Global Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
Assessments
A typical assessment is between 45 – 90 minutes. Informal and formal assessments are often used depending on the needs and abilities of each child. We take a consultative approach throughout the assessment and take into consideration the needs of the family and goals of other professionals involved.
Therapy Sessions
A typical therapy session is between 30 – 60 minutes depending on the child’s goals. Sessions are unique and individualised and generally comprise of a range of different activities to motivate and interest your child whilst helping them to achieve their goals. We also allow time for discussion with parents, carers, teachers to review goals, strategies, progress and homework activities.
Kindy Screenings
Screening assessments help determine the school readiness of young children and help with early identification of speech and language difficulties, thus reducing the frequency of speech and language disorders in school-aged children
Parent/Teacher Training
Training programs assist parents and teachers in furthering their knowledge about speech and language development. Programs can cater to any number of parents/teachers and can be held during work hours or after work hours.
Adult Assessments
We also provide language and swallowing assessments and ongoing support to adults who require support. We provide support and education to individuals, family members, and support staff around any difficulties that are identified through assessment. Mobile visits to residential homes and aged care facilities available.
Assessments
A typical assessment is between 45 – 90 minutes. Informal and formal assessments are often used depending on the needs and abilities of each child. We take a consultative approach throughout the assessment and take into consideration the needs of the family and goals of other professionals involved.
Therapy Sessions
A typical therapy session is between 30 – 60 minutes depending on the child’s goals. Sessions are unique and individualised and generally comprise of a range of different activities to motivate and interest your child whilst helping them to achieve their goals. We also allow time for discussion with parents, carers, teachers to review goals, strategies, progress and homework activities.
Kindy Screenings
Screening assessments help determine the school readiness of young children and help with early identification of speech and language difficulties, thus reducing the frequency of speech and language disorders in school-aged children.
Parent/Teacher Training
Training programs assist parents and teachers in furthering their knowledge about speech and language development. Programs can cater to any number of parents/teachers and can be held during work hours or after work hours.
Adult Assessments
We also provide language and swallowing assessments and ongoing support to adults who require support. We provide support and education to individuals, family members, and support staff around any difficulties that are identified through assessment. Mobile visits to residential homes and aged care facilities available.
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Do I need a referral?
Is there any funding?
What is involved in an initial assessment?
What do I need to prepare for an assessment?
What will the therapy sessions entail?
Our Multidisciplinary Advantage
If your child requires support from a range of allied health professionals, our unique and collaborative working structure allows for your child to receive the best possible care from across all disciplines we offer. We are able offer joint assessments and therapy sessions with all our allied health services as well as joint feedback, goal-setting, and review meetings.
Please get in touch if you have any further questions. We would be happy to discuss our range of services which are available for your or your child. Give us a call, email us or click on the button below today to make an appointment.
