Screenings: - Preschool and Kindergarten screenings are available at Pre schools, Day Care Centres and Schools
- Screenings are observation based of age appropriate Speech and Language Skills including School Readiness
- Screenings are conducted one-on-one
- Results and recommendations are provided to families and educators
Assessment: Assessments can take place in the Clinic initially with the potential for follow-up sessions at day Day Care Centre, Preschool, School or Home. We use both standardised, norm referenced assessments, non standardised assessments and clinical observations. - First point of contact includes a detailed discussion with the parent over the phone
- Parent and teacher (with consent) questionnaires are sent out
- Other relevant information, such as medical reports from health professionals are collected
- Initial assessment (60-90 minutes)
- Formal report and recommendations provided (within 10 days of assessment). Copies are also provided to all others involved in your child's care (with consent)
- Goal development in collaboration with parents
- Classroom strategies are provided and resources discussed with educators
- Regular ongoing review assessments are conducted to ensure our children are progressing towards their goals. Discharge occurs once goals have been achieved
- Progress reports are provided after review assessments and as requested by parents and educators
| Therapy Treatment: - Clinic based therapy is offered, with the potential for School, Pre School or Home visits are available
- Weekly or fortnightly sessions depending on the outcomes from the initial assessment
- Individual sessions available
- Therapy sessions can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes
- Recommendations for follow-up at home are given to support the goals in therapy
Information Workshops - Parent and teacher workshops are available
Other Services: - We value the importance of a holistic approach to optimise intervention outcomes. We work closely with other health and educational specialists including Occupational Therapists, Paediatricians and Psychologists. As an integrated practice we can provide details and refer if required.
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