A speech pathology assessment is important part of speech pathology services for many children and families. The purpose of an assessment is to:
Speech Pathologists at Happy Dots can complete formal assessments in the areas of speech, language, and literacy. As each child is different, some children will benefit from a formal assessment while others will be more suited to informal/ observational assessments. Assessments can be booked directly, or if you are unsure of what assessment or service your child may need, an initial consultation can be booked. In an initial consultation, the speech pathologist will collect a detailed case history, identify goals, and a plan for further assessment and/or intervention will be discussed.
Once the results are calculated, one of our therapists will discuss with you your child’s strengths and weaknesses and how speech pathology services might help your child. Assessment results will come in a written comprehensive report, outlining your child’s strengths and areas of difficulty, recommendations, and therapy guidelines.
Book a speech pathology appointment with Happy Dots here.
An initial assessment is booked for 90 minutes where a series of specifically chosen standardised and non-standardised tests are carried out on your child.
Our meet & greet sessions are designed for those families who may not be sure on whether or not OT will be best suited to them.
We feel that it is important to conduct review assessments for children who have participated in therapy on an ongoing basis.
Following an assessment, individual therapy sessions of 45-minutes each may be recommended for your child.
Screenings can be conducted at various schools and reschools upon request. An Occupational Therapist will come to you on site, and screen each child.
Our group therapy programs include school readiness programs, music and movement groups, Motor Skills groups, fussy eating groups and social skills groups.
School-based therapy is beneficial for the child as it allows for a direct relationship between the therapist and the teacher. (School visits are subject to availability.)
We stock a wide variety of OT based resources & products that we feel your child would benefit from a result of attending our therapy sessions. We have a selection of resources available in each of our clinics.
We are able to offer home visits on a regular basis, or as a one off consultancy based visit to help set up strategies for your home environment. Home visits are subject to availability & location.
Telehealth options are available to families who live out of area or can not get to the clinic for a face-to-face appointment.
We are excited to provide community outreach therapy to rural areas. Please enquire if this is something you are interested in.
Unlock the power of communication with our Speech Therapy services. Our dedicated team of certified speech-language pathologists is here to support individuals of all ages in developing effective communication skills.
