Do I need a referral to see a Speech Pathologist?

No. You do not need a referral to see a speech pathologist, however you may be referred by your GP through a Medicare Health Plan (referred to as CDM or EPC).

Where is Spring Speech Pathology based?

We are a mobile service and provide services to Melbourne’s Inner South East and Bayside suburbs.

Do you conduct formal, standardised assessments in the first consultation?

Unless clearly specified at the time of referral, all initial consultations will ‘screen’ your child’s development in particular areas. The Speech Pathologist may then recommend further assessment following the initial consultation. For example, if the Speech Pathologist observed some presenting language difficulties within the initial consultation, they may recommend a formal assessment be completed, such as a CELF-5.

How long do therapy sessions go for?

Face to face therapy sessions go for 45 minutes, unless agreed otherwise.