FEES
We ask that payments be made on the day (private pay, NDIS self-managed, private health fund subsidised, or Medicare subsidised) or within 7 days for NDIS plan-managed clients.
Payment for sessions may be completed via credit/debit card (in clinic) or direct bank transfer.
Fees listed apply to all clients of Sound Start Speech Pathology (NDIS and non-NDIS clients)
ASSESSMENT FEES
SHORT ASSESSMENT
$275
For children requiring an assessment of stuttering, mild speech errors, early language (0-3 years) or feeding skills.
Includes:
Face to face assessment consultation (up to 60 minutes)
Verbal feedback,
Assessment report including recommendations and goals (communication clients)
Write up of feeding goals and plan (feeding clients)
STANDARD ASSESSMENT
$375
For children requiring detailed assessment of one main area of communication (i.e. Speech OR language)
Includes:
Face to face assessment consultations (up to 90 minutes)
Verbal feedback
Detailed assessment report including recommendations and goals.
COMPLEX ASSESSMENT
$475
For children requiring a detailed assessment of multiple areas of communication (i.e. Speech and language, Language and feeding),
OR for diagnostic assessment of motor speech concerns (Childhood Apraxia of Speech or Childhood Dysarthria)
Includes:
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Face to face assessment consultations (up to 2 hours)
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Verbal feedback
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Detailed assessment report including recommendations and goals.
THERAPY FEES
THERAPY SESSIONS
Therapy sessions are typically 45 minutes in length. If you feel your child would benefit from shorter or longer sessions, please discuss this with Erin.
Please note that children attending multiple therapy sessions a week are given a discount on subsequent sessions within the week. Please discuss this with Erin when booking appointments.
THERAPY FEES
60 minutes - $190
45 minutes - $145
30 minutes - $95
