Speech therapy is used to support people who struggle with speaking, understanding language, communicating socially, or swallowing. In the NDIS context, it is aimed at helping participants develop functional communication and independence in everyday settings—at home, school, or in the community.
Common goals include:
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Improving articulation or fluency
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Building expressive and receptive language
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Enhancing alternative communication (AAC) for non-verbal children
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Managing feeding and swallowing safely
NDIS-funded speech therapy is tailored to each participant’s goals as outlined in their NDIS plan.