When to Seek Speech Pathology Services
Early detection of communication problems is essential to each child’s development, well-being and self-esteem. Children who experience a delay in onset of talking often have difficult to detect middle ear problems, causing hearing loss. They frequently go on to have literacy problems if the underlying language difficulties are not remedied.
At Skillbuilders we see children who have trouble
- Speaking at a development level that is right for their age
- Making their speech clear and understandable
- Understanding others who speak to them
- Expressing themselves with appropriate vocabulary and grammar
Engaging in normal conversations - Understanding the relationship between sounds and letters
- Sequencing sounds and letters for reading, spelling and writing
- Using a clear normal voice
Speech Pathology Services Include:
- Detailed assessment and therapy services for developmental communication, voice and associated literacy problems
- Individualised programmes delivered in one to one therapy sessions
- Practical supportive advice for parents and carers involved in the therapy process
- Collaboration with, and referral to, other relevant professionals involved or required in the child’s care, eg: teacher, childcare provider, allied health professionals, GP and medical specialist
- Group therapy available where appropriate
- Private health fund and Medicare rebates available