Speech Pathology
Supporting families and children with language and literacy difficulties,speech and communication delays and autism spectrum disorders.
Janelle is a practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia with over 30 years experience in community health, education and disability services across Australia. Her recent experiences include Private Practitioner, Trainer and Consultant for Association of Independent Schools W. A. and Training Manager Autism Association of NSW.
Individual and group sessions are available for children who are experiencing difficulties with
- general speech and language delays
- learning and literacy
- comprehension and understanding
- spelling and reading
- autism spectrum disorders
Parents are actively included in all aspects of the intervention.
Training packages for parents and teachers include:
- Developing thinking and understanding skills in young children
- Learning about Autism
- Communication to Support Behaviour
- Developing Friendship Skills and Social Understanding
- How to Use Social Stories
- Relaxation and Self Management Strategies
Fees
Assessments Individual Therapy Sessions
Short Assessment (with summary) $125 35mins $ 65
Full Assessment (with full report) $165 45mins $85
Autism Assessment (with comprehensive report) $365 more than 1 hour $125
(Private Health rebates may apply and no referral is necessary)
For more information call 0413 191936
For appointments call 08 9474 4567
Some common concerns a Speech Pathologist can help you with:
Your child is not using words and gestures by 12-18 months or two word combinations by 24 - 30 months
Speech is often difficult to understand for less familiar people
Instructions and information need to be repeated often and answers are not accurate or only slightly related
Questions are ignored or child changes the topic suddenly
Child is not interested or unable to give information or retell familiar stories
Child is having difficulties in class room:
organizing work understanding instructions completing comprehension tasks interpreting and using information reading spelling
