Assessment

  • A detailed discussion about your current difficulties and relevant medical or developmental history

  • Talking with you and, where appropriate, your family, carers or other professionals

  • Observing communication, speech, language, voice, eating, drinking or swallowing

  • Formal and informal assessments

  • Reviewing relevant reports or medical information

  • Identifying your strengths and areas where support may be helpful

  • Establishing your readiness for therapy, or identifying the need for further assessment to inform goal setting

Every person’s needs are different.

To ensure that your therapy is tailored to you, we will start by completing an initial assessment to establish your strengths, difficulties, and the areas of everyday life that matter most to you.

Initial assessment sessions usually take between 60 to 90 minutes. Depending on your needs, the assessment may include:

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Following your assessment, the findings and subsequent recommendations will be shared with you.

Together, you will decide on the most appropriate next steps, which may include therapy, practical strategies, further assessment, liaison with other professionals or advice, support and training for family members and carers.

You will also receive a written report summary after the assessment which will outline the findings, recommendations and proposed goals for intervention

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Assessment FAQs

  • Yes. You are welcome to have a family member, carer or other support person present during the assessment. Their input can often be valuable in helping me understand your everyday communication, eating, drinking or swallowing needs.

  • Depending on your needs, assessments can take place in your home, school, or another suitable community setting. Assessments can also be completed virtually.

  • You will receive feedback and an overview of the assessment outcomes following the session.

    Formal assessments can take some time to score and interpret. In this instance, you will be given the full results in your summary report.

    Any diagnoses made will be detailed in the summary report, too.

  • Yes, a more detailed assessment outcomes report can be provided upon request.

    Please note that a more detailed report is subject to additional fees.

  • If relevant, it can be helpful to have any previous reports, medical information, communication aids or other information that may help to better understand your needs.

    You'll be asked in advance to bring something specific if it is required.

  • No. An assessment allows us to better understand your needs and discuss the most appropriate recommendations. There is no obligation to continue with therapy.

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