Brisbane Speech Pathology
Kids Chatter Fees
Why Do We Start With An Initial Assessment?
To provide the right support, we first need to assess your child’s communication skills. This helps us understand their strengths and challenges, and allows us to plan therapy that’s tailored to their needs.
If your child has already had an assessment with another Speech Language Pathologist, further assessments may not be needed. This depends on how recent the report is, what areas were assessed, and whether any new concerns have come up. Please contact us to discuss your options.
Is A Written Report Necessary?
Yes. Written reports are an essential part of the assessment process — not just for your benefit, but also because it is a requirement of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). According to SPA guidelines, all clients must receive a written report following an assessment.
Reports help:
– Document detailed results and therapy recommendations
– Communicate clearly with schools, Paediatricians and other professionals
– Provide a lasting reference for you and future therapists
– Ensure important information is not forgotten
We offer two types of reports, depending on your child’s needs and who the report is intended for:
1. Summary Report: This report gives a general overview of the assessment results and is most suitable for children who don’t have complex needs. It is ideal for parents only, or for sharing with your GP or childcare educators. This summary report is not suitable for NDIS applications.
2. Comprehensive Report: This report includes detailed assessment results, interpretation, and recommendations. It is recommended if your child has more complex needs and for sharing with Paediatricians, other Allied Health professionals, schools or NDIS funding applications.
Reports are written once all assessment sessions are complete. Most are ready within 3 – 4 weeks. If you need one urgently (under 3 weeks), a $100 priority fee applies and will depend on therapist availability.
Which Assessments Will My Child Need?
This depends on your child’s age and the concerns being assessed. Some children only need one 1-hour session; others may need two or three sessions to complete everything properly.
We don’t do more than 1 hour in a single session to keep your child engaged and get the most accurate results and avoid your child fatiguing.
When you book with us, our admin team will ask a few questions over the phone to gather initial information. Your Speech Language Pathologist will then determine which assessments are most appropriate, which may change after meeting your child and gaining a better understanding of their needs.
Initial Consultation Fees
Therapy Fees
Most therapy sessions take place in our clinic, where our Speech Language Pathologists work with your child (and you) to support their communication goals. Our space is welcoming and well-resourced to make sessions engaging and effective.
We also offer online sessions via Zoom, which are great for parent coaching or when coming into the clinic isn’t possible.
Please note: We do not offer mobile/home visits.
Standard Speech Therapy Appointment
Direct Services
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