ASSESSMENTS

IST provides an extensive range of standardised speech, language, voice, stuttering and feeding assessments. Call us to find out more.

Initial Assessment

Inclusive of a 30-minute screening assessment and a 30-minute feedback session.

Full Assessment

Inclusive of a comprehensive 1-hour assessment, assessment report and a 30 minutes feedback session.

Full Assessment

Inclusive of a comprehensive 2-hour assessment, assessment report and 45 minutes feedback session.

Re-prints of reports are chargeable at $20 each.

THERAPY

IST provides individualised intervention sessions that are evidence based and goal oriented. Parents and
caregivers are encouraged to participate in the goal making process to ensure that IST’s therapy services are holistic  and that therapy goals are achievable.

Clinic Based Therapy

Inclusive of 50 minutes of therapy and 10 minutes of feedback to parents and/or caregivers.

Teletherapy

Inclusive of 50 minutes of therapy and 10 minutes of feedback to parents and/or caregivers.

Home Based Therapy

Inclusive of 50 minutes of therapy and 10 minutes of feedback to parents and/or caregivers and travelling costs.

TRAINING

IST provides many targeted information and training sessions throughout the year. Information on upcoming training sessions will be provided on this page. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you feel you would like to receive certain individualised and specialised training regarding speech therapy techniques and methods.

Any invitation to collaborate for training opportunities with other speech therapists and healthcare professionals are welcomed.

PROGRAMS
Smooth Speech

Intensive Treatment for Suttering

Smooth Speech works to prevent stuttering by teaching a new way of speaking with the aim of  trying to sound as natural as possible. It teaches a new motor speech pattern. The aim is to prevent stuttering by giving a person more control over the  flow of their speech.

Who Should Attend

The school aged fluency program is open to adolescents aged 12-17 years.

The adult fluency program is open to people aged 18 years and above.

How It Works

Part 1

Usually 5 days of intensive therapy

You will learn Smooth Speech strategies to develop fluent speech, and gain practice applying these to your every activities.This includes practicing in small groups and in a variety of settings.

Part 2

One session per week for 6 weeks

These are usually weekly follow up sessions with therapists for one hour each after the intensive therapy.

PROGRAMS
More Than Words