SERVICES

LANGUAGE

Expressive (use of) language
Receptive (understanding, comprehension)

language

Early language development
Literacy
Auditory Processing disorders

SPEECH

Speech Sound Disorders (articulation and phonology)
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Dysarthria (from congenital and neurological conditions)

VOICE

Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Vocal cord nodules, cysts and polyps
Post-operative voice management
LSVT-LOUD

STUTTERING

Lidcombe Program for children who stutter
Camperdown Program for adolescents and

adults who stutter

SOCIAL COMMUNICATION

Social skills/pragmatics for Autism Spectrum Disorders

MULTI-MODAL COMMUNICATION

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Complex Communication support

THERAPY

Leura Speech Pathology delivers high quality therapy that is fun, engaging and relevant to each individual. Skills are best acquired when therapy is motivating, enjoyable and centred around the client’s interests. Families and caregivers are encouraged to be included in the therapy process to ensure generalisation of skills learned in therapy.

As a mobile service, therapy can be provided in the client’s home or preschool and school environments (subject to site visit access and client preference) on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

Length of sessions offered depends on individual client needs with 30, 45 and 60 minute sessions available. Session times include therapy, discussing client progress, in addition to planning and administration.

ASSESSMENT

Initial Assessment

At the first session, a 45-60 minute initial assessment will be conducted to establish areas of need and inform treatment planning and goal-setting. An initial assessment also includes correspondence with medical practitioners, other allied health professionals, caregivers and school staff to obtain relevant information to guide assessment and intervention.

Formal Assessment

Formal Assessments for language, speech, literacy and/or pragmatics are required for diagnostic/funding purposes and usually take between 1.5-2 hours to administer. All formal assessments include a comprehensive report, which is suitable for funding applications.

FUNDING OPTIONS

Medicare

Leura Speech Pathology is a Medicare Service Provider for the Chronic Disease Management Program (CDMP). Clients who have a chronic condition and complex care needs that are being managed by their GP under the CDMP may be eligible for up to 5 partly subsidised speech pathology treatment sessions within a calendar year. For more information regarding the CDMP, contact your GP to discuss eligibility for this program.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The NDIS provides support to people with a disability who are under the age of 65 and meet the disability or early intervention requirements. Leura Speech Pathology is currently able to provide services for those with self-managed funds.

Private Health Insurers

Please speak with your private health fund to determine your eligibility for rebates for speech pathology services.