Paediatrics
We support children from early childhood through school age with speech, language, literacy, feeding and social communication needs. We work closely with families, carers and educators to embed strategies into everyday routines.
Speech Pathology
Supporting communication across every stage of life
Speech Pathology supports children and adults who have concerns with speech, language, communication, voice, fluency, literacy, feeding or swallowing. We work with each person to understand their strengths and needs and develop individualised, meaningful goals that support communication and participation in everyday life.
Our approach
Our approach to Speech Pathology
At Intracare, we take a strengths-based, person-centred and evidence-informed approach across the lifespan, focusing on meaningful and functional goals that support communication, participation and confidence in everyday life.
We support clients of all ages - from early childhood through to older adults - tailoring assessment and intervention to each person's individual strengths, needs and communication goals, while working collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals.
Strengths-basedPerson-centredEvidence-informedNeuroaffirmingFamily-collaborative
All agesPaediatric to adult
Early interventionFrom early childhood
4 settingsClinic, home, school & telehealth
SPA registeredQualified Speech Pathologists
Who we support
Who we support
Across the lifespan - all age ranges
Adults
We support adults with communication, speech, voice, swallowing and cognitive-communication difficulties, including those associated with stroke, brain injury and neurological conditions, as well as AAC and functional communication needs.
Conditions and presentations we commonly support
AutismADHDDevelopmental Language Disorder (DLD)Global Developmental Delay (GDD)PDAAuditory Processing DisorderHearing lossSelective MutismAcquired Brain Injury (ABI)StrokeDementiaMultiple Sclerosis (MS)Parkinson's diseaseHuntington's disease
Areas of practice
Speech Pathology services
Our Speech Pathologists provide assessment and intervention across a broad range of communication, feeding and swallowing needs.
Communication Services
- Early language intervention
- Expressive language - vocabulary, sentence formulation, grammar and verbal expression
- Receptive language and comprehension
- Social communication and conversation skills
- Higher level language — reasoning, inferencing, problem-solving and complex language
Feeding, Eating & Swallowing
- Feeding difficulties and oral motor skills
- Food refusal and restricted food repertoires
- Mealtime management and support
- Dysphagia and swallowing assessment
- Swallowing and mealtime management plans
- Texture modification recommendations
Speech & Speech Sound Disorders
- Speech sound errors and articulation
- Phonological disorders
- Motor speech disorders - Apraxia and Dysarthria
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Speech clarity and intelligibility
Fluency & Stuttering
- Assessment and intervention for stuttering
- Fluency strategies
- Communication confidence and participation
Voice & Communication
- Voice disorders and vocal difficulties
- Voice assessment and management
- Gender-affirming voice and communication
- Communication strategies to support effective voice use
AAC Device Applications & Assistive Technology
- AAC device assessment and recommendations
- AAC device trials and assistive technology recommendations
- Device application support and report writing
- NDIS and other funding applications
- Implementation and training following device prescription
Literacy & Written Language
- Early literacy development
- Reading difficulties and dyslexia support
- Written expression and reading comprehension
- Written language development
Communication Access & Hearing Support
- Communication support for individuals with hearing difficulties
- Assistive listening and communication access
- Key Word Sign
- Communication partner strategies
- Environmental and communication modifications
Neurological & Acquired Communication Difficulties
- Stroke, traumatic brain injury and acquired brain injury
- Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease
- Huntington's disease, Dementia and Cerebral Palsy
- Aphasia following stroke or brain injury
Assessments & Reports
- Comprehensive speech pathology assessments
- Communication, language and motor speech assessments
- Feeding and swallowing assessments
- AAC assessments and functional communication assessments
- Assessment-only appointments with written reports
- Progress and review reports
Educational & School Support
- Language and communication assessments for school
- Language Development Centre (LDC) applications - CELF-5, RAPT, The Bus Story and language sampling
- School-based communication support
- Collaboration with teachers and education teams
- Communication strategies for the classroom
In session
Real therapy, real tools
Our sessions are engaging, play-based and tailored to each person. We use a range of tools - from AAC devices and communication boards to hands-on play materials - to make therapy meaningful and fun.
The process
What to expect
01
Initial appointment
We begin with an assessment - which may include formal assessment, observation, informal assessment or a conversational sample, depending on what is most appropriate for you or your child.
02
Goal setting and reporting
Together we establish meaningful goals. A written report is provided if requested or required for funding purposes.
03
Ongoing therapy sessions
Regular individual sessions tailored to your goals. Sessions are typically 45-60 minutes for paediatric clients and 60-90 minutes for AAC, depending on your package and travel requirements.
04
Progress check-ins
We regularly review therapeutic outcomes to track progress, update goals and ensure therapy remains meaningful and effective.
Where we deliver this service
Clinic (Bibra Lake)Client's homeSchool, workplace or community settingTelehealth
Packages and pricing
Service packages and pricing
The following packages are available for Speech Pathology services. Hours and pricing are indicative - your Speech Pathologist will confirm the allocation that best suits your needs and available funding.
Speech Pathology Assessment Appointment
From 5 hours
Additional hours may be required depending on the clinical presentation of the participant and the assessments required.
- Review of referral information and supporting documents
- Assessment completed with the participant
- Summary of findings and goals for intervention
- Travel, follow-up and report writing
This assessment can also be used to provide evidence for a Functional Capacity Assessment (communication portion) and/or other reports.
Ongoing Speech Pathology
Hours allocated as per participant goals and available funding
Frequency and duration of sessions are agreed at the time of the Service Agreement.
- Language
- Speech and articulation
- Comprehension
- Social communication skills
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device use
- Fluency and stuttering
- Feeding and dysphagia / mealtime management
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Voice
Comprehensive Language Assessment
4-6 hours
Hours vary depending on the assessment used and the participant's presentation and capacity on the day.
- Assessment session/s
- Report writing
AAC Device Application
From 10 hours
Complex cases may require additional hours as required.
- Initial assessment
- Device trial and recommendations
- Report writing
- Application to the NDIS or other funding bodies
Letter to Support Communication Needs
3 hours
May increase or decrease with the complexity of the case.
- Letter to a Paediatrician, ENT or other specialist
- Letter to support Education Assistance at school
- Letter of recommendations based on observations
This allocation is in addition to the observation, session or clinical reasoning time required to inform the letter.
Language Development Centre (LDC) Application
10-15 hours
Additional hours may be required depending on the complexity of the case.
- Assessment using the CELF-5, RAPT, The Bus Story and a language sample
- Report writing
- Application to the LDC school
Pricing is based on current NDIS support catalogue rates. For private fee enquiries, please visit our Fees and Travel page or contact our team.
Why choose us
Why choose Intracare for Speech Pathology
Our Speech Pathologists bring specialist training, diverse clinical experience and a neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy. We support clients across the lifespan, tailoring assessment and intervention to each person's individual strengths, needs and communication goals, while working collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals to support meaningful outcomes.
Specialist training and certifications
Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding Certified
Sounds Write Literacy program
Liberator Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) training
Gestalt Language Processing course
Key Word Sign
Play-based therapy course
Voice-affirming therapy training
Collaborative Proactive Solutions (for Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Speech Pathology
Ready to get started?
Submit a referral online or get in touch with our team to discuss how Speech Pathology can support you or your family member.