Speech Pathology
Child & Family Services
The speech pathology service assists children aged from 0 to 6 years who have difficulties or delays with language and/or communication, including:
 |
Articulation (production of sounds) |
|---|---|
|
Receptive Language (understanding what other people are saying) |
|
Expressive Language (using words and putting words together to communicate) |
|
Fluency (stuttering) |
|
Voice |
|
Pragmatics (social rules of language) |
Who is eligible?
Children who:
|
Are aged from 0 to 6 years / school entry |
|---|---|
|
Live in the City of Manningham |
|
Present with a speech, language and/or communication impairment only |
What does the service offer/What can the service do for my child?:
The Speech Pathology service can provide:
|
Assessment |
|---|---|
|
Reporting |
|
Individual therapy |
|
Home programs |
|
Family education |
|
Consultation to other service providers (e.g. pre-schools, child care) |
|
Referral to other services if appropriate |
How much does it cost?
The fee of this service is based on the Department of Human Services fee structure and is adjusted according to income.
Note: Interpreters can be arranged free of charge.
[ Close window and return to Services list ]
