Areas of support
Services aim to provide specialised and holistic support to individuals in the following areas:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) / Communication supports
For individuals who are looking into, beginning or are using assistive communication devices (eye gaze, switch, using language software on tablets, communication aids) to support communication and interactions with others.
Support can involve assessment of current skills, building skills used for device operation and supporting communication and social environments involved.
Low-tech, paper based or visual communication aid supports can also be made and personalised for users to supplement their communication.
Facilitation of device trials can be organised for those exploring different options of access (eye gaze, touch, switch etc.) or exploring hardware/software programs.
Speech articulation, clarity and fluency
For individuals who experience difficulties with speech clarity, including patterns and/or motor movements that affect how speech is understood.
This involves assessment and analysis of current speech patterns and applying suitable treatment programs to support clarity of speech.
Understanding spoken words and written language
For individuals who experience difficulties understanding written and spoken words and language.
This involves assessment and review of current skills across a range of environments and applying suitable treatment plans to develop meaning and understanding of language within context.
This is vital for comprehension skills, connecting with others, problem-solving.
Expressing ideas and forming sentences
For individuals who experience difficulties with organising and expressing ideas through words.
This involves assessment and review of current language skills and developing use of parts of language to convey meaning and accurate expression.
This is vital for social engagement and participation, advocacy and independence.
Literacy, reading and writing skills
For individuals who experience difficulties with skills including spelling, comprehension, inferencing and organising and identifying sounds in words.
Support may involve assessment and review of current skills and building accuracy in written and sound (phonological) rules to express and understand a range texts.
Pre-verbal skills and early developmental skills
For younger children who are learning to communicate and interact with others. This includes developing the skills in play (back and forth interaction, social and emotional expression).
Support may include assessment of current skills and building attention, expression and curiosity. This focuses on the value of relationships and connection through evidenced based play approaches. These skills are vital to supporting independence, social engagement, regulation and learning.
Social communication and pragmatic skills
For individuals who experience difficulties with social interaction or who are interested in building skills to connect with others. This includes skills required in conversation or social interaction such as greeting, farewell, reasoning, requesting etc.
Mealtime and feeding skills
For younger children learning how to eat and drink safely or for children and families experiencing difficulties during mealtime routines. This includes skills for managing food, swallowing, interacting with a range of foods.
Support may include assessment and review of current skills and mealtime environments and building safe and/or comfortable mealtime strategies.