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Frequently asked questions about speech pathology
Q: Do I need a doctor's referral for a speech pathology appointment?
A: No a doctor's referral is not required. If your child is eligible for the chronic disease management plan (for children with complex conditions), your child's GP needs to register the plan with Medicare so that you receive the 5 x partially funded speech pathology sessions through Medicare. You should discuss this with your GP.
Q: My child has not started talking yet and I am getting worried. What should I do?
A: Firstly, it is worth having your child's hearing tested and you could discuss this with your GP. Your child's communication skills can be assessed by a speech pathologist who can provide suggestions and advice for things you can do at home to encourage development of your child's speech and language skills.
Q: There are a couple of sounds that my child can't say and I don't know if this is normal for his age. What should I do?
A: A speech pathologist can do a short assessment of your child's speech and advise whether your child's use of speech sounds or the speech patterns that he/she is using are considered appropriate for his/her age.
Q: My child has been allocated funding through NDIS. Are we able to use this with your Practice?
A: Yes, we are able to see NDIS participants who are self managed or Plan managed. You just need to advise your planner who you would like to use, and bring the paperwork along to your first session.
Q: Am I able to claim speech pathology sessions through my private health insurance?
A: We are registered with the health funds but it will depend on your policy. If you are unsure, please contact your health fund and ask about your specific policy.
A: No a doctor's referral is not required. If your child is eligible for the chronic disease management plan (for children with complex conditions), your child's GP needs to register the plan with Medicare so that you receive the 5 x partially funded speech pathology sessions through Medicare. You should discuss this with your GP.
Q: My child has not started talking yet and I am getting worried. What should I do?
A: Firstly, it is worth having your child's hearing tested and you could discuss this with your GP. Your child's communication skills can be assessed by a speech pathologist who can provide suggestions and advice for things you can do at home to encourage development of your child's speech and language skills.
Q: There are a couple of sounds that my child can't say and I don't know if this is normal for his age. What should I do?
A: A speech pathologist can do a short assessment of your child's speech and advise whether your child's use of speech sounds or the speech patterns that he/she is using are considered appropriate for his/her age.
Q: My child has been allocated funding through NDIS. Are we able to use this with your Practice?
A: Yes, we are able to see NDIS participants who are self managed or Plan managed. You just need to advise your planner who you would like to use, and bring the paperwork along to your first session.
Q: Am I able to claim speech pathology sessions through my private health insurance?
A: We are registered with the health funds but it will depend on your policy. If you are unsure, please contact your health fund and ask about your specific policy.
