SERVICES

Assessment, therapy and management of children under the age of 12 years presenting with a range of issues:

• Difficulties with speech production (including articulation concerns).

• Stuttering - Malvern Speech Pathology uses the Lidcombe Program

• Childhood Apraxia of speech (difficulties with motor planning)

• Issues relating to language skills (such as limited vocabulary, difficulty forming phrases & sentences

• Concerns regarding understanding language

• Challenges with literacy development

• Social challenges secondary to being neurodiverse

• Challenging behaviour (such as issues with non-verbal communication skills)

• Voice disorders

• Speech and language difficulties secondary to neurological degenerative conditions.

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All clinicians are certified trainers of the 'It Takes Two to Talk' Hanen Program and a number of our clinicians have completed further training in the "More Than Words" program.

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We are now able to support in the diagnostic process for Autism for children 31 months and older. Through parent interview, administration of the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), and liaison with your child’s healthcare providers and teachers, we can gather evidence and make a recommendation provided within a comprehensive report, regarding whether your child is Autistic. This diagnosis can then be confirmed by your paediatrician. For further information about this service please contact Reception on 9947 5444.

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