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Therapy

Speech Therapy For Children

Dr Lauren Crumlish (PhD), a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, provides online speech and language therapy for children from birth to 18 years. Each child's therapy is planned from an initial assessment.

  • Speech clarity, language, literacy, stuttering and social communication
  • Trained in the Lidcombe Program, Hanen and DIR Floortime
  • Online sessions, wherever your family lives
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Therapy Areas

Where Dr Lauren Can Help

Choose an area to see the signs to look for, how Dr Lauren approaches it and what it costs.

Evidence-Based Programs

Programs Dr Lauren Is Trained In

  • Lidcombe Program

    A parent-based program for early stuttering.

  • Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk

    A program for early language.

  • DIR Floortime

    A relationship-based approach to social and emotional development.

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Your Child's Clinician

Dr Lauren Crumlish

Dr Lauren is the clinician for every family she works with, from early language development to adolescent literacy, and writes about the research behind her approach in her articles on this site.

  • PhD in Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland (UQ)
  • 2024 Dean’s Award for Outstanding Higher Degree by Research Theses
  • Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
  • Research Assistant and Casual Academic, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (UQ)

How It Works

From Application To Ongoing Therapy

  1. Apply

    Tell us about your child. Our team reviews each application; because of the number of enquiries, a place cannot be guaranteed.

  2. Assessment

    Dr Lauren recommends the assessment that fits your concerns: short, mid-length or long.

  3. Online sessions

    45-minute sessions by secure video, typically weekly to fortnightly depending on your child's needs.

  4. Support at home

    You receive the tools to support progress between sessions, and the plan is reviewed as your child progresses.

Fees

Fees For Therapy And Assessment

Your child may need an initial assessment; there are three levels. Ongoing therapy is charged per session.

Therapy

Treatment Session

Per 45-minute session + administration

$193

Initial assessments

  • $590

    Short Assessment

    Late talkers, stuttering and speech clarity

  • $890

    Mid-Length Assessment

    School-aged language, literacy and social communication

  • $1,290

    Long Assessment

    Language and literacy for school-aged children

Medicare rebates are available with a GP referral. Private health and NDIS (self-managed or plan-managed) can also apply. See full pricing

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Questions Parents Ask

Answers Before You Apply

What is the difference between speech and language therapy?

Speech therapy focuses on how sounds are made, while language therapy helps with understanding and using words. Dr Lauren assesses which area your child needs support in and plans therapy from there.

When should I see a speech pathologist?

If your child is struggling with speech, understanding language or communicating with others. Speech and language skills build on one another, so it is worth acting on a concern early.

Can I claim the fees?

Medicare rebates are available with a valid referral from your GP. Private health and NDIS (self-managed or plan-managed) can also apply.

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Work With Dr Lauren

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Dr Lauren works with a small number of families and has limited availability. Tell us about your child to be considered.

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  • Evidence-Based Techniques
  • Comprehensive Assessments
  • Experienced Professionals
  • Child-Centred Care
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