FAQs about Speech Pathology

Research tells us that early intervention is the key, so as soon as we can start helping your child, the better the outcome is likely to be. You will also sleep easy knowing that you have taken early action, and there is something that you can do to help your child. If an assessment shows that your child is developing within the average range, or that the type of difficulty is likely to resolve with maturity, then we will discuss this with you.

Occasionally, some additional assessment will take place in the following sessions. A report can be provided when all necessary information is gathered and a complete accurate picture of your child's skills has been obtained.

Assessment is a vital step in the consultation process. Assessment gives information about what your child needs to work on in therapy, and provides a baseline so we can look back and see the progress that has been made following a block of therapy.

If your child has had a recent assessment with a previous speech pathologist, we can view the report to determine if further assessment is necessary.

Your speech pathologist will visit the classroom to collect your child and walk with him to an allocated work space. After the lesson, the speech pathologist will write to you about the lesson and may provide some homework to complete.

If it is necessary, the speech pathologists will talk briefly with your child's teacher or will organise to email her at a later time to ensure the teacher is aware of your child's goals.

If you are unsure about your child's goals or you do not understand allocated homework, we are easily contactable by phone or email.