Frequently Asked Questions

Complete the Enquiry Form on the website, providing information about your child, your concerns, and your contact details. Your enquiry will be forwarded to the speech pathologist who will get back to you shortly to discuss your child’s needs and the suitability and availability of speech pathology services.

Please let us know as soon as possible via text message – Phone: 0417 6060 20. Play My Way has a 48 hour notice cancellation policy. If less than 48 hours notice is provided, 100% of the fee is payable. This cancellation policy is aligned with NDIS recommendations.

Yes there is free street parking available at the North Brisbane clinic.

Whilst there is some variation amongst individual children, typical speech and language development follows a predictable progression. Research shows that specific skills are generally mastered by a particular age. We call these Communication Milestones. Speech pathologists, and parents, can use Communication Milestones to identify when children have difficulties or delays. You can find out more about Communication Milestones in our Blog Articles: • Is my Child Saying the Right Speech Sounds? • When are Speech Sound Errors a Problem? • Language Milestones for Children aged 1 to 5 Years

An assessment typically takes between 1 and 3 hours to complete. This would normally be completed over several appointments. Assessment length will vary depending on: • the communication skills requiring assessment (e.g. Speech sounds + language skills + literacy skills) • child’s testing behaviour (e.g. confidence to attempt new tasks, attention & concentration)

An assessment report takes between 1-3 hours to complete. Report time varies depending on the number of assessments completed and the individual complexity of the child’s needs. Reports can usually be completed within 1-2 weeks of assessment. Please let us know if you require a report for your child by a specific date and we will endeavour to meet this deadline.

Children get the most benefit from speech pathology with early intervention. Play My Way accepts referrals for children as young as 18 months when there are concerns about communication skill development. Children with a hearing loss may be seen at any stage following diagnosis of their hearing loss, and may be seen as young as 6 months. If you have concerns but aren’t sure about the need for speech pathology – don’t ‘Wait and see’. Get in touch using the ‘Enquiry Form’ on the website. We can talk through your concerns and provide guidance for your child’s specific needs.

Therapy sessions are typically 1 hour or 45 minutes. The last 10-15 minutes of each session is required to write session notes and plan for the next appointment. The length of appointments is adapted to meet the individual needs of children and their families. Session length will also be based on the recommended therapy approach. Some therapy approaches work best with shorter, more frequent appointments (e.g. 30 minute sessions, three times a week). We will discuss and decide on the best therapy schedule collaboratively with each family.

We will discuss and agree the best therapy program to meet the specific needs of your child. Appointment frequency can vary from once a fortnight to several times a week. Play My Way recognises that many families are busy with competing demands for their time. We strive to meet children’s needs within the constraints of family availability.

Every child is different and their progress with speech therapy will vary. We see the best and fastest results from therapy when: • Children attend all their appointments • Families complete the recommended home practice • Therapy activities are fun and engaging, and include any special interests