When should I see a Speech Pathologist?

If you have any concerns about your child's speaking, understanding, social skills, stuttering, speech clarity or literacy.

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Other risk factors many also imply the need for speech pathology such as:

• Difficulty making friends

• Difficulty following instructions

• Difficulty expressing needs & ideas.

• Frustration & behavioural difficulties. 

• Poor attention.

• Late- talker (relative to milestones)

• Difficulties with eye contact or response to name

• Stuttering for any length of time 

• Reading by guessing based on the picture, guessing based on visually similar work. eg "has" read as "had" or difficulties sounding out.

• Any concerns around overall development

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Do I need a referral to see a Speech Pathologist?

No, you do not need a referral to see a speech pathologist.

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What is involved in the initial assessment? 

- A case history form completed by parental guardian or carer which asks questions about your child's early development and medical history. 

- A combination of standardised informal and formal assessments (eg. observations, language samples). This helps identify your child's strengths and areas requiring support.

- A thorough written report will be provided with results, recommendations & general strategies within 3-4 weeks after your initial assessment.

 

How long are the therapy sessions?

- An initial assessment for school aged children will take 1.5 hour.

- An initial assessment for preschool aged children will take 1 hour.

- Ongoing speech therapy sessions 45 mins

-  Lidcombe therapy sessions for stuttering are 45 minutes. 

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What does therapy look like?

Therapy sessions are 45 mins. This typically involves a debrief of how homework activities went, intensive practice to review progression of goals and a final discussion of today's progress update and setting of new homework activities for the week.

 

Will I be involved in my child's therapy?

Absolutely! We will support you and provide you with activities to practice at home with your child. Home practice allows faster progression and allows you to support your child across a number of environments.

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Payment Methods accepted?

Tech Speaking will be taking all payments online via Stripe only or cash.

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What is Stripe?

Online payments via Stripe offer the convenience of quick, safe and secure transactions from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. You will receive a link via our confirmation SMS. Simply click the link to pay.

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