Online Speech Pathology

After choosing a date and time for your first session, you will receive a Zoom link by email. When the time comes, simply click the link to join your session using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Appointments occur in real-time, so you can see, hear and talk to your Speech Pathologist just like you would in a clinic (that’s why we still call it face-to-face!). Your Speech Pathologist may use physical props and digital programs to make your session more interactive and engaging (and fun!). Sessions can cover everything the client needs – from assessments and report-writing, to ongoing intervention and parent coaching.

There is actually very little difference. The therapy is still delivered ‘face-to-face’ between you and the Speech Pathologist… it is just from a distance! The actual exercises and activities you will do are almost exactly the same as an in-person session. Our Speech Pathology via Video service includes:

• Fully qualified and experienced Certified Practising Speech Pathologists (CPSP) registered with Speech Pathology Australia
• Personalised, targeted intervention to suit the individual needs of every client
• Gold standard evidence-based intervention programs such as Lidcombe, Camperdown, Hanen, PEERs, SoundsWrite, and many more
• Highest standards of clinical planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure a first-class client experience

Just make yourself comfortable with your device and internet access ready to go. Ideally, you will be in a quiet, well-lit and private area where you will not be interrupted (or easily distracted!). For children, if parents or carers would usually be present for their in-person appointments, we recommend you be there virtually as well! You can read more in our article about preparing for your first session.

Internet access and a device, such as a computer, tablet or smart phone, are all you need to get started – that’s it! If you have a headset and microphone too, that’s great for getting better audio quality, but it’s not mandatory. We use secure, confidential and reliable video conferencing software to ensure an easy, seamless experience for clients.

Some of our team members have worked in clinics and schools in the past and have had a lot of experience providing traditional in-person therapy. While they loved that too, they decided the personal touch of Speech Pathology via Video was what they were most passionate about, and how they could provide the best service to families. We have seen the amazing results of online therapy first-hand and we know exactly how effective it can be.

As long as there’s someone to help them set up and use the equipment, they can access Speech Pathology via Video too. Ideally, the client should be sitting comfortably and able to clearly see and hear their therapist on the screen (somewhere where the therapist can see and hear them too). For these clients, therapy will often involve working closely with the communication partner (e.g., a parent, friend or carer) to help deliver the intervention. In other words, it’s okay if this person can’t have a conversation with the Speech Pathologist themselves – as long as there is someone there to help them!

Speech Pathology via Video services are 100% funded by the NDIS. If you have funding for Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living), you can access speech therapy at no out-of-pocket expense to you.

Not at all – you can attend from anywhere! We often see children at daycare or school with the help of an educator or teacher. We also provide consultations to clients at their work, day program, hospital, living facility, relative’s house, backyard… you name it! Anywhere they can feel comfortable, settled and distraction-free for the duration of the appointment.