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For children who may be experiencing speech or language development delays, there are a number of signs to look for. With that said, it can be tricky to ascertain if a child is simply taking longer to reach a milestone or whether they are having communication difficulties.
Some key signs of speech and language delay in the first two years include:
Hear and Say specialises in supporting children who have been diagnosed with a hearing loss however also works with children who do not have a hearing loss, and may be having speech and language difficulties. Our team of qualified speech pathologist work across:
Each child has a unique hearing journey – whether they are diagnosed at birth via the newborn hearing screen or whether their hearing loss is detected as a toddler or during school.
With a combination of intensive therapy known as listening and spoken language therapy, children can grow up to hear and speak just like their siblings and friends.
Hear and Say undertakes regular group social skills programs (group speech therapy) which help babies, children and young adults to work on their social and communication skills through a number of age-appropriate activities.
Hear and Say undertakes regular group social skills programs (group speech therapy) which help babies, children and young adults to work on their social and communication skills through a number of age-appropriate activities.
Speech therapy is provided for children who are having difficulties with their communication and speech and language development. Before starting speech therapy, our team will undertake a speech and language assessment to establish your child’s current developmental level and outline how they’re interacting and communicating with the people around them.
Whilst you don’t need a referral for speech therapy, you can get a Team Care Plan or a GP Management Plan (GPMP) to access some Medicare rebates. If you have private health, access to extras cover might also be an option.
If you are looking into getting speech pathology for your child, you can click here to request an appointment online or phone our friendly team.
The cost of speech therapy ranges and is largely dependent on the length and number of sessions required.
Speech therapy is not fully covered by Medicare however if you talk to your GP you might be able to get a Team Care plan or GP Management Plan (GPMP). You could also be eligible to obtain NDIS funding for a speech pathologist.
At Hear and Say, our team of qualified speech pathologists provide individually tailored strategies for families which can be practiced in their home setting with their child. The overall effectiveness of speech therapy depends on how much practice is carried out in outside of the speech pathology appointment.
A speech therapy appointment or session typically goes for about 30 to 45 minutes on a regular basis. It will be dependent on the goas identified in a child’s speech and language assessment.
The age in which a child should commence speech therapy will differ depending on the delays they could be experiencing. As soon as you have a concern relating to a speech or language delay, a speech and language assessment is encourage as early intervention is key to outcomes.
The age in which a child should commence speech therapy will differ depending on the delays they could be experiencing. As soon as you have a concern relating to a speech or language delay, a speech and language assessment is encourage as early intervention is key to outcomes.
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