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Speech therapy is a crucial support for many individuals with special needs, such as communication or swallowing difficulties. Under the NDIS or National Disability Insurance Scheme, the eligible participants can have access to speech therapy services for improving their overall communication skills, communicating independently without help, and enhancing their quality of life.
However, before getting in touch with a disability service provider in Melbourne, it is crucial for families of participants to understand how speech therapy works. Most importantly how to navigate this system and make the most use of your NDIS funding.
What Does Speech Therapy Involve?
Under speech therapy, qualified and compassionate speech pathologists support your loved ones with:
- Speech and language delays
- Communication issues or disorders
- Swallowing and feeding difficulties
- Development delay in terms of literacy and social skills
- Augmented and alternative communication (AAC) needs
We at Words Made Alive have been providing these disability services in Melbourne for quite some time now. This allows us to work with child and adult participants struggling to manage these life long conditions.
How is Speech Therapy Covered Under the NDIS? 
Speech therapy is covered under the NDIS in “reasonable and necessary” support. Therefore, it qualifies to receive funds under the NDIS in the following two categories:
- Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living): This covers independence and enhancing your everyday communication skills.
- Capacity Building (Improved Relationships or Improved Learning): This involves improving your social participation and interaction skills required to lead a life of choices and dignity.
How to Access NDIS Speech Therapy?
After you contact an NDIS provider in Melbourne, they will help you to-
- Identify Speech Therapy in your NDIS Goals
If communication or swallowing support is outlined in your NDIS plan, we will tailor our services accordingly. The goal-setting discussion that we will have with your parents or family members will include topics such as:
- “I want to improve my speech capacity so that I can talk to my friends and family”.
- “I want to feel confident while participating in community discussions”.
- “I want to improve my communication skills to express my needs freely”.
And, more of such personal interests…
- Appointing a Qualified Speech Therapist
We will work our way to provide you with a speech therapist who is not only qualified but also compassionate and friendly in their approach. Moreover, our speech therapists foster a non-judgmental environment where you can freely explore your potential and enhance your skills.
- Providing a Service Agreement
Once you have chosen the NDIS services in Melbourne, we will provide you with a service agreement outlining the services, duration, fees, frequency of sessions and more.
- Tracking Your Progress
As speech therapy can be a long term process, keeping records of the sessions, goals, and progress is crucial. This is where our speech therapists shine! They not only keep a tab on your progress but also personalise therapy as your needs evolve.
Looking for Reliable Speech Therapy Services?
Contact our disability service provider in Melbourne for qualified speech therapists, individualised plans, and to learn at your own pace. Reach out to Words Made Alive today for a free consultation.
