TELEHEALTH
Australia Wide
Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) recommends Telehealth treatment in instances where it is evidence-based and appropriate for the client. Our Telehealth services have now been extended to ALL clients (near and far) in light of COVID-19 and the strict requirements to adhere to distance measures between the client and therapist. Rest assured, this treatment format is not new to us, and our clinicians are equipped for Telehealth assessment and treatment. We have already serviced clients in remote areas with a high success rate in the Hunter, Central Coast, South Australia and overseas including Singapore, Canada and the United States.
Where Distance Has No Boundaries
Since moving all of our existing clients over to Telehealth throughout the COVID Pandemic, the families are finding that the children are engaging well and enjoying the treatment process. Our Admin has created an ‘easy to read’ sheet on how to download Zoom or Skype on your computer, smart phone or iPad. During the Telehealth treatment session, we use document sharing for stimulus cards and fun online game reinforcers to help keep your child engaged! Please know that we’ve got your back and encourage you to give Telehealth a trial. Continued treatment over this time will promote remediation of the speech or language problem without skipping a beat. Your child will be engaged with the therapy and reinforcements, and we will mentor the parent to help their child, all in a fun and friendly format. Our results driven team are dedicated to your child’s well-being and improvement of their speech or language goals.
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Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) recommends Telehealth treatment in instances where it is evidence-based and appropriate for the client. Our Telehealth services have now been extended to ALL clients (near and far) in light of COVID-19 and the strict requirements to adhere to distance measures between the client and therapist. Rest assured, this treatment format is not new to us, and our clinicians are equipped for Telehealth assessment and treatment. We have already serviced clients in remote areas with a high success rate in the Hunter, Central Coast, South Australia and overseas including Singapore, Canada and the United States.
SCREENERS
Screenings:
Little Star Speech Therapy provides SCREENINGS for the community, located at our clinic or via Telehealth Australia wide. The staff at Little Star share their expertise to provide children with speech and language screenings to benefit families who may have concerns. The screenings can be booked via our reception on 0249 523 856 for the cost of $40.
Interested families can call our wonderful staff to book a screening, During a screening the family can expect:
• To meet with the speech therapist to describe concerns (if any)
• Therapist to perform standardised screening assessments in the areas of receptive/expressive language, speech sounds, stuttering, voice, phonological awareness
• Evaluation of screenings with respect to the child’s age range and normative data
• A discussion of the results including any flagged speech or language problems
• Recommendations including free services available in the community
Watch this space or our Facebook page for announcement of our yearly free screening day!
Daycare, Preschool and School Screenings:
Little Star Speech Therapy provides speech pathology screenings to over 20 centers in and around Newcastle. We screen hundreds of children in daycares, preschools and primary school settings. The screenings are pre-arranged and often announced in school newsletters or meetings. Interested families can book an appointment during the screening day at the school/daycare at a minimal cost.
Parents are highly encouraged to attend the screening in order to ask direct questions to the therapist. During a screening the family can expect:
• To meet with the speech therapist to describe concerns (if any)
• Therapist to perform standardised screening assessments in the areas of receptive/expressive language, speech sounds, stuttering, voice, phonological awareness
• Evaluation of screenings with respect to the child’s age range and normative data
• A discussion of the results including any flagged speech or language problems
• Recommendations including free services available in the community
• 2-page written report for the parent
Screening days are popular and families benefit from having a therapist come to their school setting. The screenings provide information about the child’s speech and language at a minimal cost. If any areas are flagged, treatment options are provided. Early intervention is essential, and screenings are a wonderful tool to determine problematic areas of need.