Speech Therapy
Connect Allied Health provides speech therapy services for children in Adelaide.
Speech pathology for children
Our paediatric speech pathologists are passionate about working with children to target the following areas:
- Speech (intelligibility/clarity).
- Expressive language (use of words, sentences, gestures and writing to convey meaning).
- Receptive language (understanding).
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC), e.g., iPad.
- Fussy eating, problematic feeding and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
- Reading/writing (literacy).
- Diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Education for parents and carers to maximise learning outcomes
Your child may benefit from speech pathology if they:
- Doesn’t laugh, squeal or look toward sound at 6 months of age.
- Have limited babbling at 9 months of age.
- Do not point or use gestures at 12 months of age.
- No first word, or doesn’t respond to “no” or “bye-bye” at 15 months of age.
- Do not use at least 6-10 words consistently by 18 months of age.
- Do not follow simple instructions by 20 months of age.
- Have a vocab of less than 50 words or have a reduced interest in social interaction by 24 months of age.
- Do not use simple sentences by 36 months of age.
Other Concerns
- Picky/fussy eater, limited to 4-5 foods, gagging on certain textures
- Difficulties with transitions
- Repetitive or perseverative behaviours
- Nil interest in communicating
- Drooling excessively
- Stutters consistently, for longer than 6 months
Speech pathology for adults
Connect Allied Health provide speech pathology services for adults who have a disability or post a range of medical issues, including intellectual disability, stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological diseases (such as Parkinson’s Disease and Motor Neurone Disease), and many others, to target a range of areas including:
- Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
- Speech (intelligibility/clarity).
- Expressive language (use of words, sentences, gestures and writing to convey meaning).
- Receptive language (understanding).
- Voice.
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC), e.g., iPad.
You may benefit from speech pathology if you:
- Cough when eating or drinking (referred to as aspiration).
- Have difficulties ‘finding’ the right words.
- Have difficulties understanding language.
- Have unclear speech (reduced intelligibility).
- We can provide mobile services to visit your home or Residential Aged Care facility.
Our Process
Initial discussion
Commence on-board process
Determine clinical team
Set goals
Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy (also called speech pathology) is an allied health service that assesses and treats communication and swallowing difficulties. It supports individuals across all ages, depending on their needs and goals. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with children and adults to improve their ability to speak, understand language, and communicate effectively.
For NDIS participants, the hourly rate is currently capped at $193.99, and services may be fully funded if they align with plan goals.
Medicare may provide rebates with appropriate referrals under certain plans, like the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan and the Helping Children with Autism program.
NDIS funding can fully cover speech therapy when it supports a participant’s goals, which Connect Allied Health can deliver as a registered provider.
Signs may include difficulty speaking, understanding language, or being understood. A speech therapist can assess your child and recommend supports based on their development.
The therapist will assess communication skills and discuss goals and concerns. They will develop a therapy plan tailored to individual needs.
Speech therapy can help with speech delays, autism, language disorders, stuttering, and swallowing issues. It can also assist with social communication and literacy skills.
Most people attend weekly or fortnightly appointments. Frequency depends on goals, progress, and funding availability.
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