Speech Pathology & Therapy Adelaide

Speech and language assessments are helpful to inform speech pathologists on the needs of the individual. It will allow the clinician to know where language and speech gaps are and to tailor therapy to the patient’s needs. These assessments will also allow therapists to build rapport and a relationship prior to commencing therapy.

For the paediatric population, we can commence intervention should there be a speech and language report from a previous therapist no more than 18 months old. Those who have had a language assessment carried out 2 or more years ago will be recommended to have a speech and language assessment completed prior to intervention sessions being booked in.

Adult sessions vary from the paediatric sessions. We will book patients in for therapy and assess the need for formal assessments should they be needed. This is primarily because adult patients tend to have specific goals in mind that need to be targeted and we can tailor our sessions to work on these identified goals.

Dyslexia is most often diagnosed by a psychologist. While speech pathologists do not diagnose the condition, intervention is often carried out by speech pathologists and we can support individuals with a diagnosis of dyslexia.

If a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM), an Enhanced Primary Care Plan, or a
referral under M10 is obtained from a General Practitioner, rebates may apply.

Speech pathology can vary in length and duration depending on your individual clinical presentation. For a more detailed quote, contact our team on (08) 8272 9997 for more information.

We are certified speech pathologists, accept Medicare chronic disease management plans, and offer private health rebates on our services.

For Medicare CDM rebates, a referral is needed. However, for private clients no referral is necessary, and you can make an appointment with our clinic directly.

If your child isn’t meeting the following speech development milestones at any age, no matter how young, early intervention with a speech pathologist is desirable:

• 18 months: your child should be using up to 20 different words
• 2 years: your child should be able to say at least 50 words and combine them into two-word phrases
• 3 years: your child should be able to follow simple instructions and speak clearly enough for family members to understand
• 4 years: your child should be able to form full sentences, speak clearly for strangers to understand and tell stories

Your speech therapy program duration depends on your presenting condition, as well as its severity and the amount of practice that you commit to. However, on average, mild speech delays can require up to 6 months of treatment, moderate delays can take up to 12 months, and complex or chronic, ongoing conditions can need more than 1 year of treatment.

Yes, speech therapy is just as successful in adults as it is in children. It can assist with voice rehabilitation, stuttering and improve your ability to communicate effectively in professional settings.

Most late-talking children will catch up quickly, but an early assessment can easily identify those that won’t. Early intervention with a speech pathologist has a strong evidence base to provide the best opportunity for your child to improve their speech.