ChatAbout is a family centred speech & occupational therapy practice specialised in working with chil
Our highly skilled speech therapists are trained to provide assessments, diagnosis and treatments for a range of communication difficulties. Areas we work in,
- Language & Communication (0-21 years)
- Auditory processing
- Articulation (speech clarity)
- Stuttering/Fluency
- Reading & spelling
- Social skills
- Swallowing & 'fussy eating'
- Voice
07/11/2024
Congratulations Anchitha from the University of technology, for completing her clinical placement! Under the supervision of our Speech Therapist, Nuhara, she was able to work with some of our ChatAbout families, and completed a Quality Improvement project on the impact of hearing on speech sound development.
All the best with the rest of your studies!
31/10/2024
We hope that all of our ChatAbout families enjoy the spooky Halloween fun today!!! 🎃🍬🍭 Here are some of our favourite therapist dress-ups from the past week!
09/10/2024
Ocean themed sensory adventures with our Sensory Bin Holiday Group at our Casula clinic!!
07/10/2024
Pictionary Play-Doh!!! Our Casula clients had a great time letting their imagination run wild while collaborating with each other to make their Play-Doh creations! 🎨
03/10/2024
Check out these delicious meals our Cooking Social Group whipped up at our Mount Pritchard clinic!!! Delicious!! 🍴👨🍳
The group used their shared interest in cooking and food to facilitate their language and social skills in a group setting.
02/10/2024
It's slime time at our West Ryde clinic these school holidays!! 🎨
Here our group enjoyed engaging and collaborating with each other, to let their imagination run wild while making these multi-sensory slime creations!!
02/10/2024
Check our these amazing jellyfish creations our Blacktown clients made as part of our Arts and Crafts holiday groups program!! 🪼🌊
They had so much fun working together to brainstorm ideas to create and share art materials with one another - we are so proud of them!!
30/09/2024
Congratulations to Emmi for completing her last paediatric placement, as part of her Masters Degree at the University of Sydney. Emmi completed her placement at our Mount Pritchard clinic! 🥳
During her placement she created a fantastic and educational pamphlet for parents on strategies for shared book reading.
We wish her the best of luck with the rest of her degree, and on her future speech pathology career!
23/08/2024
Check out the amazing Book Week costumes from our therapists this week!! Which one is your favorite?
23/08/2024
Some of our favourite client Book Week costumes from the past week!! We've absolutely LOVED seeing our clients dressing up for their sessions and having loads of fun!! 🪄📚
12/08/2024
Congratulations to Joyce for completing her 4th year USYD advanced placement at our West Ryde clinic! 🥳
During her time here, she created an awesome educational book all about AAC. Joyce was able to share this with families she had been supporting with Proloquo2go to enhance their understanding of AAC.
We wish her the best of luck with her speech pathology career!
23/07/2024
We had so much fun in the school holidays with these group sessions! A range of social skills goals, problem solving, fine motor, executive functioning and communication skills were targeted in our LEGO, Arts & Crafts and Cooking Groups.
Keep an eye out for flyers or emails so you can sign up for our group sessions next holidays!
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REBATES : There are a number of rebates and funding systems available for parents to claim speech pathology services. Parents will need to check with their GP to see what is appropriate for their child. ( The following rebates may apply to families)
Health Funds
Private speech pathology is covered under many health fund plans. It is best to check your specific level of cover.
Medicare
Medicare rebates are available for children with complex and/or ongoing needs. Parents need to check with their GP.
Centerlink
Centrelink can provide an allowance for children with complex and ongoing needs. Parents need to check with their GP.
FaHCSIA/BetterStart
FaHCSIA is for children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Better Start is for children with specific disabilities. Parents can check the website www.fahcsia.gov.au or talk with their GP for more information.
WHAT’S ON AT CHATABOUT :
Hanen “It Takes To Two Talk” Workshops For Parents.
This workshop is ideal for up-skilling parents in how to stimulate their child’s language development at home.
Social Skills Groups
We run social skills programs for children with high functioning ASD and/or social communication difficulties during school holidays.
Parent Talks
We are available to give a free parent talk about language and school readiness at your child’s pre-school or school.
Groups run according to numbers.
Please contact the clinic to register your interest on: (02) 9600 7270
