Here at Downs Physiotherapy, our speech pathology service caters the following:

  • Paediatric Communication Conditions
  • Adult Swallow Assessments
  • Spelling and Reading Difficulties (Soundswrite trained)
  • NDIS Referrals
  • Communication Device Prescription and Support

Speech Pathologist

Chris Fairweather

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Speech Pathology Pre-Booking Form

REFERRAL INFORMATION

REFERRER DETAILS

Referrer's Name

BEST CONTACT FOR APPOINTMENTS

Contact's Name

PATIENT DETAILS

Patient Name
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Address

APPOINTMENT PREFERENCES

Appointment Preference Types

NDIS DETAILS (leave blank if not relevant)

NDIS Types

TRIAGE QUESTIONS

What services are you currently accessing? (please provide details)

Does the patient have a history of exhibiting behaviours that could potentialy harm themselves or others?
Is the patient able to effectively communicate their needs?
Is the patient using a communication device or is the patient likely to require a communication device?
Is the patient able to eat and drink safely?

DETAILS OF SERVICE REQUEST

Does the patient require:
Does the patient require support with their speech? E.g. Their articulation, the sounds they use in their words
Does the patient require support with their language? E.g. Understanding what is said to them, their vocabulary, the length/structure of their sentences
Does the patient require support with their reading and writing?
Does the patient require support with stuttering?
Does the patient require support with their voice? E.g. Pain in throat, difficulties talking at different volumes or for longer periods of time
Does the patient require support with their eating and drinking?
Will a report be required explaining the assessment results?

CANCELLATION POLICY

At Downs Physiotherapy we understand that unexpected things can prevent you from attending your appointment. A cancellation fee will be charged at 100% of the agreed support price, if you:

  • Have given the provider less than two (2) clear business days' notice for cancellation of a support; or
  • Fail to show up for a scheduled support withing a reasonable time (e.g., in the event the support is being delivered in the clinic where the provider is located); or
  • Are not present at the agreed place within a reasonable time when the provider is travelling to deliver the support (e.g., in the event the provider provides the support as a home visit or a third-party location)

If you need to cancel an appointment, please make sure you contact the clinic directly by phone on 46334411

I understand the cancellation policy as outlined above