SPEECH accepts referrals from parents and carers, teachers, general practitioners, specialists, and community support workers. While we welcome referrals from a range of professionals, we require direct contact from a child’s parent or legal carer before assessments or therapy appointments can be scheduled. We accept EPC and M10 referrals from General Practitioners.
To get started, please complete our New Client Enquiry form below, and submit your enquiry to our team at [email protected]
Prior to commencing therapy, we recommend families arrange a recent hearing test completed within the previous 12 months, where appropriate, as hearing can play an important role in understanding a child’s communication development.
Once your initial appointment has been booked, our Consent Form and Fee Schedule will be provided and discussed with you. These documents outline important information about our services, fees, and policies. Please speak with your therapist if you have any questions.
Initial consultations typically run for 60–90 minutes. During this appointment, your therapist will spend time learning about your child’s developmental history, strengths, and areas of concern. This will be followed by assessment activities tailored to your child’s individual needs, which may include formal and/or informal assessment tasks depending on your child’s age, skills, and communication profile. For some children, a comprehensive assessment may require more than one appointment.
Following the assessment, your therapist will discuss recommendations with you, including suggested therapy goals, frequency, and timing of sessions if ongoing support is recommended.
A written report can be provided detailing assessment results and recommendations at an additional fee.
A standard individual therapy session runs for 50 minutes of consultation time, along with approximately 20 minutes of non-face-to-face time allocated for clinical preparation, documentation, and planning to support your child’s ongoing therapy goals.
Parents and carers are encouraged to be involved in sessions where appropriate, allowing them to observe the strategies and activities used to support their child’s speech, language, and communication development. Sessions are play-based and may include games, stories, and engaging activities tailored to each child’s interests and goals.
At the end of each session, families will be provided with ideas and strategies to continue supporting therapy goals at home throughout the week.
