Do you have a wait list or immediate availability?
Please reach out to our friendly admin support as our availability changes on a daily basis and we can often fit clients in with an immediate appointment depending on your schedule and client-clinician suitability.
How many sessions will they need?
Children are highly variable in terms of the number of sessions they require to master a skill. Factors which influence the speed of skill acquisition are the severity and nature of the condition, motivation of the child, frequency of therapy, quality of treatment and experience of the therapist.
Can I see a private speech pathologist in Canberra without a doctor’s referral??
Yes, we can assess your child’s suitability and support you to apply for funding such as an NDIS referral or medicare GPCCMP or M10 plan (gap fees apply) with assessments and reports.
How much do speech therapy sessions cost in Canberra?
See our ‘fees‘ tab for comprehensive information and payment terms. It is worth remembering that an experienced therapist will achieve results in much fewer sessions.
Who are the best speech pathologists in Canberra for children??
There are a number of good paediatric speech pathologists in Canberra, the most outstanding outcomes we find are achieved when the skills, knowledge, interpersonal style and experience of the clinician match the expectations and needs of the family as well as the child. Ask your clinician to detail how much experience and they have had in successfully treating children with a similar set of needs, diagnosis and challenges. Your clinician should be able to outline a detailed plan for evaluation and then treatment. We have chosen to keep our team small, highly skilled and well supported, to provide excellence in client care rather than hiring a large volume of clinicians.
Do you provide Mobile speech therapy for school visits north Canberra or Gungahlin?
Yes we do! We have a number of clinicians who travel to schools in the Gungahlin and North Canberra regions, please reach out to our admin support to discuss suitability.
Where can I find free or public speech therapy services in Canberra?
The Child Development Service offer a drop-in clinic screening service as well as a limited range of free parent workshops, assessments and referrals. It is advised to put your name on a waiting list if for after you engage with CDS as ongoing therapy is not provided.
Are there specialised therapists who do accent modification for adults or treatment for Parkinson’s?
Yes, see our affiliated service www.accentu.com.au for clinicians who have advanced training in these areas.