Little Gems Speech Pathology Services
Assessment and Treatment Options
Little Gems specialise in the assessment and treatment of children from 12 months to 10 years of age who may be experiencing difficulties with:
- Speech/ Articulation, e.g., unable to produce /s/ and/or produce /dun/ for 'sun'
- Expressive Language, e.g., use of non-verbal (gestures) and verbal (words/sentences) including vocabulary and grammar
- Receptive Language, i.e., understanding, comprehending, following directions
- Late Talkers, i.e., children that are not talking or have a small vocabulary
- Fluency, e.g., stuttering
- Literacy, e.g., spelling and reading
- Phonological Awareness, e.g., rhyme, syllable and sound awareness
- Social Language, e.g., turn-taking, eye-contact, asking questions
- Feeding, i.e., Sequential Oral Sensory Approach
Initial Assessment
$220.00
45-90 minutes
Comprehensive assessment may require additional appointments- $90 per additional appointment
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Includes:
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Initial information gathering phone call/ email.
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Administration and analysis of any standardised assessment tools as/if required.
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A brief summary of the assessment, including assessment scores (if applicable), assessment findings and recommendations.
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One scrapbook for therapy materials (if therapy is recommended).
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Standard Privately Funded Therapy Session
$90.00
40 minutes
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Includes:
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40 minute session.
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Session preparation time – your speech pathologist will plan your child's individual session and gather any tools/resources needed for use during the session.
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Information handouts and/or materials for home practice.
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Administrative costs / phone calls etc.
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Therapy Session
$120.00
40 minutes
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Includes:
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40 minute session.
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Session preparation time – your speech pathologist will plan your child's individual session and gather any tools/resources needed for use during the session.
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Information handouts and/or materials for home practice.
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Administrative duties / phone calls etc.
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Feeding Assessment
$250
45-90 minutes
Written Report
$150.00 (per hour- minimum of one hour)
Progress Letters to childcare, kindy, schools etc.
$50
Review Assessment (for current/ returning clients)
$130.00
Rebates and Funding Packages
For some children, rebates and/or funding packages may be available to assist with the cost of speech pathology assessment and/or therapy. For further information visit the Speech Pathology Australia website at:
