Initial Consultation
Brisbane Speech TherapiesInitial consultation involves:
- Discussion with parents/carers (about medical and developmental factors) and allowing the child to settle into this new environment
- Focused activities with the child:
Structured/formal assessment for older children
For younger children, activities will be play-based. Information provided by parents plays an important part of the assessment
- Discussion about the outcome of the assessment
Follow-Up
Brisbane Speech TherapistsFollow–up may involve one or several of the following:
Strategies/activities for home
A home programme
Referral to another professional
Further speech/language assessment
Review to monitor development
Regular therapy as needed