The main goal of Speech Pathology is to maximise a person’s ability to communicate to their highest potential in their everyday life. It is concerned with all matters relating to speech, language, communication, and swallowing.
Speech Pathology can be beneficial for autistic people who may be experiencing difficulties with various aspects of communication. For example, having trouble with social communication skills, differences between expressive and receptive language abilities, being non-speaking, etc.
Speech Pathologists at Autism Abilities work with people of all ages and abilities. Some of the things they can help with include:
They use a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques as required, such as:
Therapy plans are tailored to your specific needs and abilities and are constantly evaluated to ensure their efficiency and relevance.
Funding for Speech Pathology is listed as 'Improved Daily Living' (CB Daily) in your NDIS plan.
Autism Abilities is an NDIS-registered service; therefore can provide support to agency-, plan-, and/or self-managed NDIS participants.
The current hourly rate for Speech Pathology is $193.99 per hour.
This is in accordance with current NDIS pricing arrangements (as of 1 July 2024). Travel costs will also be applied for home- or community-based appointments.
Making a referral is easy; click on the button below and fill in our online referral form, and we will be in touch with you very shortly.
Now accepting referrals for Positive Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, & Speech Pathology services.
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