NDIS SERVICES AND CARE2COMMUNICATE

As an NDIS registered provider Care2Communicate strive to be the most culturally responsive, accessible and current speech pathology service for children, adolescents and adults living with a disability in our community. We focus on our client’s strengths and enable them to reach their potential by providing individualised, holistic therapy, to best suit their needs and abilities. We aim to motivate, engage and inspire our clients with special needs to optimise their therapeutic journey and ensure its enjoyable. Here at Care2Communicate we focus on helping our clients develop functional skills to increase independence and meaningful participation in communication exchanges within their community. 

At Care2Communicate we work with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices for clients who require assistance with their day to day communication. Our therapist work with various communication devices and technology, such as, sign language, PECS, PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display), communication boards/books or Proloquo2go to ensure communication is always accessible.

Our therapists have experience with children and adults in the assessment and treatment of:

· Autism Spectrum Disorder

· Child Apraxia of speech (Dyspraxia)

· Intellectual Disability

· Speech Sound Disorders

· Global Developmental Delay

· Cerebral Palsy

· Stuttering

· Fragile X syndrome

· Down Syndrome

· Dysphagia (swallowing) and communication in adults/aged care facilities (provision of mealtime management plans)

· Hearing impairments (clients who use sign language to communicate)

· Language Delays/Disorders

· Developmental Delays

· Traumatic Brain Injuries

· Post stroke speech and language difficulties 

· Parkinson’s Disease

Children with Special Needs

Speech therapy sessions for children are provided one-on-one at home, day cares, school etc. Parents, guardians, teachers or support staff may be involved. This is based on individual circumstance. We also offer training and meetings to support any or all people involved in the child’s care. We work closely with other allied health professionals and in many special needs schools, as we believe a collaborative approach is often the best way to ensure our clients are reaching their goals and receiving holistic care. 

Adults with Special Needs

Care2Communicate adopts the same collaborative approach, working closely with all of those involved in the care of our adult clients with special needs. We provide intervention at day programs, homes, aged care facilities, libraries and supported workplaces. Our focus is always on therapy that includes functional goals and outcomes to ensure that the skills being taught and learnt are both meaningful and practical.