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Speech4Kids
represents the amalgamation of two well
known speech pathology practices
(Felicia Schmaman and Lara Lasnitzki's
Brainstorm Speech Pathology) delivering
specialist speech pathology services to
children through to adolescence.
We deliver a direct intervention model,
assessing and if necessary providing
individual and / or group therapy. Speech4Kids is an ASD approved provider
with particular expertise in learning
and communication difficulties including
comprehensive treatment for:
We encourage
a team-based, collaborative effort working
with parents, carers, teachers and other
health professionals in delivering effective
intervention.
Helping
Children with Autism Government Funding
Speech4Kids is an approved Speech Pathology provider under the ‘Early Intervention Service Provider Panel’, for Helping Children with Autism and Better Start packages administered by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). Children who are diagnosed before age 6 years with either Autism, Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy or Hearing Impairment including children with a cochlear implant, can register with FaHCSIA to access these packages (up to $12,000 per child over 2 years, eligibility criteria apply).
We offer a range of speech pathology therapy options and can assist in accessing these funding packages.
In addition Speech4Kids’ close association
with Occupational Therapists and Child
Psychologists provides access to a
high-quality multi-disciplinary treatment
approach.
Screenings / Holiday Programs / Social
Skills Groups
We offer school and / or private
screening, intensive holiday programs and
effective social skills groups. Please
contact us for more details.
Communication Devices
Speech4Kids supports children who have
little or no functional speech. We are able
to assist with electronic communication
devices. Please
contact us for more details.
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