WESTLAKES SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Paediatric Speech Pathology Service
Welcome to Westlakes Speech Pathology!
Westlakes Speech Pathology is a boutique paediatric speech pathology service offering personalised speech therapy to each and every client, at a location and time convenient to each child and family. We offer a collaborative, person centred, trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming approach.
Our Mission
Our Expertise
Our Approach
At Westlakes Speech Pathology, we believe in helping individuals achieve their communication potential. Our mission is to provide the highest quality speech pathology service to our clients.
Our Approach
Our Expertise
Our Approach
We work collaboratively using evidence-based practise and personalised therapy plans to address each individual's unique communication support needs.
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Highly trained and experienced speech pathologist who specialises in a variety of areas, including articulation, late talking, language, fluency, and literacy. We are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest research and techniques to provide the best care possible.
What is Speech Pathology?
Speech pathology (also known as speech therapy) is the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. It involves exercises and techniques to improve a person's communication skills. Speech pathology can help individuals with a variety of communication difficulties including stuttering, speech difficulties, language difficulties and literacy difficulties.
For children 0-18 years who are having difficulties with:
- clear speech / speech sounds
- answering questions
- following directions
- learning concepts
- understanding language spoken to them
- developing vocabulary
- grammar and sentence structure
- learning to talk (i.e. late talkers)
- telling basic stories
- literacy
- fluency (i.e. stuttering)
OUR SERVICES
Assessments
Individual Speech Therapy Sessions
Assessments
- Completion of a comprehensive case history questionnaire prior to the initial appointment
- Combination of standardised assessments, informal assessments and observations
- Appointment of 60-90 minutes in duration (dependent on assessments required)
Cost: $194 - $291
Note: all appointments incur an additional travel fee of $15
Reports
Individual Speech Therapy Sessions
Assessments
- Analysis of assessment data
- Generation of assessment report
Charged on an hourly rate with a maximum charge of 2 hours.
Cost: up to $388
Individual Speech Therapy Sessions
Individual Speech Therapy Sessions
Online/ Telehealth Speech Therapy Sessions
- Appointments 30, 45 or 60 minutes in duration
- First intervention session includes an explanation of assessment results, completion of service agreement, collaborative goal setting and commencement of intervention
Cost:
30 minutes $97
45 minutes: $145
60 minutes: $194
Note: all appointments incur an additional travel fee of $15
Online/ Telehealth Speech Therapy Sessions
Online/ Telehealth Speech Therapy Sessions
Online/ Telehealth Speech Therapy Sessions
- Fun, interactive sessions
- Appointments 30 or 40 minutes in duration
- Appointment in the convenience of your own home, regardless of where you live
- Requirements – phone, iPad or laptop with internet connection/access
Cost:
30 minutes: $ 97
40 minutes: $130
Home Therapy Program
Online/ Telehealth Speech Therapy Sessions
Preschool Speech and Language Screening
- After the initial assessment appointment, a home program can be developed for parents/carers to implement within the home environment
- Progress with programs can be reviewed on request or on completion
Cost: $145
Preschool Speech and Language Screening
Online/ Telehealth Speech Therapy Sessions
Preschool Speech and Language Screening
- 20 minute appointment at preschool/daycare
- Screening of speech, language, fluency, social communication and pre-literacy skills
- Brief report included
Cost: $50
Note: all appointments incur an additional travel fee of $15
Meet Our Therapists
Tania - Owner and Director
Tania has over 27 years of experience as a paediatric speech pathologist in the public health and private sectors. Tania has held a number of positions during her career including Senior Speech Pathologist and Clinic Manager, Early Intervention Specialist, Out of Home Care Team Speech Pathologist, Clinical Educator and Paediatric Interest Group Coordinator. Tania was also instrumental in developing the Speech Pathology Outreach Clinics at Awabakal Medical Centre and Nikinpa Child and Family Centre.
She has presented at conferences including Australian Children’s Welfare Association Conference, Australian Childhood Trauma Conference and Shine-a-Light Conference. She has also co-authored a number of journal articles.
Tania combines her wealth of experience, her knowledge of current research and ongoing professional development, to provide a personalised, evidence-based speech pathology service to meet your child’s communication goals.
She is a member of Speech Pathology Australia and maintains her Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist status through regular professional development. She is also an active member of the NSW Evidence-Based Paediatric Speech Group.
Tania is qualified to implement:
- Hanen® It Takes Two to Talk - for young children with language delay
- Hanen® Target Word - for late talkers with expressive language delay
- Colourful Semantics – for children with comprehension and spoken language difficulties
- BLADES: Adding meaning and interaction to language therapy – for 2-5 year old children with language difficulties
- Lidcombe Program – for children who stutter
- Sounds-Write – for children with literacy difficulties
- SMART Online Training – to effectively respond to children and young people who have experienced abuse and trauma.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Although referrals are accepted, a referral is not required.
Westlakes Speech Pathology accepts Allied health Care Plans (enhanced Primary Care Plans) from your GP. These plans will provide a Medicare rebate for the allocated number of sessions.
Westlakes Speech Pathology welcomes NDIS clients who ar plan or self-managed.
Westlakes Speech Pathology is a mobile speech pathology service, and appointments will occur at a location of your choosing. This includes home visits, daycare visits, preschool visits, school visits, therapy in the community.
Westlakes Speech Pathology believes in a collaborative approach to assessment and intervention. Westlakes Speech Pathology works in conjunction with other allied health providers and educators, advocating for and education regarding your child's unique communication needs.
Prior to your child's initial appointment, you will be sent a case history questionnaire. Completing this and returning it to the speech pathologist prior to the initial appointment, provides essential background information, whilst allowing for the speech pathologist to spend more time getting to know your child and their communication support needs. The assessment will include a combination of: discussions with parents/carers, observations, informal assessments and standardised assessments depending on your child's needs.
Contact Us
Westlakes Speech Pathology
Kilaben Bay, Newcastle, New South Wales 2283, Australia
Westlakes Speech Pathology
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