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Services
Speech Delay or Impairment
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Language Development and Rehabilitation
Children's acquisition of speech is particularly intensive in the first 3 years but continues into early primary school. For some children, speech acquisition may be delayed or disordered. Speech can also deteriorate as a result of accident, illness or injury.
Speech therapy can help with:
- Mispronunciations
- Unclear speech
- Slurred speech
- Speech sound errors
Language Development and Rehabilitation
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Language Development and Rehabilitation
Language refers to our understanding and use of words, their meanings and how they go together to make sentences. Oral language skills also form the foundation for literacy development.
Speech therapy can help with:
- Vocabulary development
- Understanding questions
- Following instructions
- Sentence structure and grammar
- Understanding, telling and writing stories
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Limited or unclear speech can make it difficult for some people to communicate. This may be for a short period of time or long term. People with autism or complex communication needs may use aids in addition to, or instead of speech.
Speech therapy can help with:
- Visual schedules
- Social Stories
- Multi-level communication books
- PODD
Limited or unclear speech can make it difficult for some people to communicate. This may be for a short period of time or long term. People with autism or complex communication needs may use aids in addition to, or instead of speech.
Speech therapy can help with:
- Visual schedules
- Social Stories
- Multi-level communication books
- PODD books
- Voice Output Communication Devices
- Key Word Sign
- Eye Gaze systems
- Switch access
Literacy - Reading and Writing
Literacy - Reading and Writing
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Learning to read and write is a key ingredient in achieving success at school, participation in the workforce, and attaining independence. Literacy development requires the integration of many learning areas including knowledge of sounds, vocabulary, grammar and ability to plan. I have completed the Sounds-Write 4 day training course.
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Learning to read and write is a key ingredient in achieving success at school, participation in the workforce, and attaining independence. Literacy development requires the integration of many learning areas including knowledge of sounds, vocabulary, grammar and ability to plan. I have completed the Sounds-Write 4 day training course.
Speech therapy can help with:
- Phonological Awareness
- Letter-sound knowledge
- Spelling
- Reading comprehension
- Writing Text
Eating and Drinking
Literacy - Reading and Writing
Social Communication
People who have difficulty with swallowing are at risk of choking, chest infections, poor nutrition and dehydration. A swallowing problem may impact growth, brain development, skin integrity, respiratory function, bowel function, urinary tract health, oral health and social participation.
Speech therapy can help with:
- Drinking
- Chewing
- Swallowing
- Transitional feeding
- Picky eating
Social Communication
Literacy - Reading and Writing
Social Communication
Social communication is the use of language in social contexts. Social communication difficulties, common for people with autism spectrum disorders, can lead to difficulties with relationships, disengagement from education, difficulty finding employment, social isolation, or mental health issues.
Speech therapy can help with:
- Play skills
Social communication is the use of language in social contexts. Social communication difficulties, common for people with autism spectrum disorders, can lead to difficulties with relationships, disengagement from education, difficulty finding employment, social isolation, or mental health issues.
Speech therapy can help with:
- Play skills
- Self-awareness
- Body language
- Conversational skills
- Expression of emotions
- Friendship skills
Communication Partner Training
Communication Partner Training
Communication Partner Training
Communication Partner Training assists family members and caregivers learn how to adapt their communication to meet the needs of the person with a communication impairment to enable successful communication. Training can be delivered in individual sessions or in a group.
- It Takes Two To Talk – The Hanen Program for Parents of Children w
Communication Partner Training assists family members and caregivers learn how to adapt their communication to meet the needs of the person with a communication impairment to enable successful communication. Training can be delivered in individual sessions or in a group.
- It Takes Two To Talk – The Hanen Program for Parents of Children with Language Delays
- More Than Words – The Hanen Program for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties
- Talkability – The Hanen Program for Parents of Verbal Children on the Autism Spectrum
- TBIConnect – for people with traumatic brain injury, their families and carers
- Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia
- MESSAGE Communication Strategies in Dementia
Telehealth
Communication Partner Training
Communication Partner Training
Telehealth services may be of assistance if you live in a regional or remote area, need after hours appointments, or have a health condition which makes face-to-face appointments unsuitable. Telehealth services also enable you to continue accessing supports at times when you or someone who may accompany you to the appointment are not well
Telehealth services may be of assistance if you live in a regional or remote area, need after hours appointments, or have a health condition which makes face-to-face appointments unsuitable. Telehealth services also enable you to continue accessing supports at times when you or someone who may accompany you to the appointment are not well, or if you are concerned about hygiene or infection risk. Telehealth services are not appropriate for all people in all situations. If you’d like to enquire about Telehealth services, please contact Red Hen Speech Pathology.
Training
Communication Partner Training
Training
Red Hen Speech Pathology can provide training to early childhood education centres, schools, disability service providers or aged care services on a range of topics including:
· Mealtime management and the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
· Language acquisition in early childhood settings
· Literacy acquisition in earl
Red Hen Speech Pathology can provide training to early childhood education centres, schools, disability service providers or aged care services on a range of topics including:
· Mealtime management and the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
· Language acquisition in early childhood settings
· Literacy acquisition in early childhood settings
· Communication Partner strategies for Adults with acquired communication impairments including dementia, aphasia and traumatic brain injury
· Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies
Fee Changes
Please note that effective 1st July 2024, the hourly rate for all services will increase to $160ph (except for travel).