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What is Speech Pathology and how can it help my child?
Speech Pathology in our Bondi Junction and Mascot clinics helps children develop communication skills such as speaking, understanding language, and using non-verbal communication. It supports children with speech delays, articulation issues, language disorders, and social communication challenges.
What services does Occupational Therapy offer for children in Bondi Junction and Mascot?
Occupational Therapy in Bondi Junction and Mascot helps children improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care abilities. It supports children with developmental delays, coordination difficulties, and sensory integration issues.
How does the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) work for children with autism?
The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is an evidence-based early intervention program for young children with autism. It uses play-based activities to support social, communication, and cognitive development in children aged 12 to 60 months.
What are the signs that my child needs Speech Pathology?
Signs your child may need Speech Pathology include delayed speech development, difficulty pronouncing sounds, trouble following instructions, limited vocabulary, and frustration when trying to communicate.
What areas of Sydney do you cover?
We offer Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) services in the follwoing areas of Sydney:
Bellevue Hill
Bondi
Bondi Beach
Bondi Junction
Botany
Bronte
Chifley
Clovelly
Coogee
Double Bay
Dover Heights
Eastgardens
Edgecliff
Hillsdale
Kensington
Kingsford
La Perouse
Little Bay
Maroubra
Maroubra South
Mascot
Matraville
Paddington
Phillip Bay
Point Piper
Port Botany
Potts Point
Queens Park
Randwick
Rose Bay
Rosebery
South Coogee
Vaucluse
Waverley
Woollahra
……. and surrounding suburbs
How can Occupational Therapy help children with sensory processing issues?
Occupational Therapy helps children with sensory processing issues by providing sensory integration therapy, which teaches them to process sensory information effectively. It helps reduce sensitivities and improves attention, behaviour, and participation in daily activities.
What does a typical Speech Pathology session look like for a child?
A typical Speech Pathology session for a child includes activities designed to improve language comprehension, speech clarity, and communication skills. These sessions are interactive, using games, books, and toys to keep the child engaged while targeting specific speech and language goals.
At what age should my child start Occupational Therapy?
Children can start Occupational Therapy as early as infancy if delays or challenges are identified. Early intervention is key for addressing developmental delays, motor skills issues, or sensory processing difficulties.
How does ESDM therapy support social skills development in children with autism?
ESDM therapy uses play-based interactions to teach social skills, such as eye contact, turn-taking, and understanding social cues. It helps children with autism develop meaningful relationships and improve their communication and social engagement.
What are the benefits of early intervention with Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology?
Early intervention with Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology helps address developmental delays, speech challenges, and motor skill issues before they become more significant. Early therapy supports better outcomes in school readiness, social skills, and overall development.
How can parents support their child's progress in Speech and Occupational Therapy at home?
Parents can support their child’s progress by practising exercises recommended by the therapist at home. This could include speech practice, fine motor activities, sensory play, or routines that encourage independence in daily tasks like dressing and feeding.
Fees and funding
Can I claim any of the fees on my Healthcare Fund or Medicare ?
There are a number of funding solutions that may be available for your child as follows:
You may be able to claim therapy services through your private health insurance. The amount covered, and the number of sessions covered, will depend on your health insurance plan. Please check with your health fund to ensure that speech pathology is included in your cover, and to find out the amount you are eligible to claim for each assessment or therapy session.
Your child might meet the criteria for access to the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan (formerly the Enhanced Primary Care plan) through Medicare, which provides a rebate for up to 5 sessions. These sessions can be renewed once per calendar year. Each referral is valid for 12 months. Please speak to your GP to find out if your child is eligible. If they are eligible, then a referral letter from your GP is required to claim the rebates.
OneOnOne Therapy for Children can accept children who are self-managed or third party managed under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Please contact our clinic if you need more details about claiming under the NDIS.