Assessment Process Information (September 2026)
Our base session rate is $258.01 (80 minutes). If you are a private paying client we will take a non refundable $100.00 deposit at the time of booking to secure your appointment.
At Kids Steps, we prioritise client-centred goals, meaning they are functional, meaningful and of interest to you. To achieve this, our comprehensive assessment protocol includes:
Session 1. Initial phone appointment and Functional Communication Outcome Measures (FCOM’s) with the therapist
To better understand you and your family, we’d love to know about the clients’ development, interests, challenges, and how we can best support them. We’ll contact you or your caregiver before the first face to face appointment to gain this information and provide an overview of expectations for your in-person assessment session.
Session 2. In-person assessment sessions
Typically, you'll meet your therapist in person at our clinic. They may use play-based or paper-based assessments to gather data for personalised support. This may take a number of sessions and will be discussed with you throughout the process.
Session 3. Analysis of assessment and report writing
During the week following the assessment, the therapist will analyse the assessment data, compile a detailed report highlighting the areas requiring support and formulate possible goals for therapy sessions.
Session 4. Feedback and goal setting session
This will happen via phone or in the clinic, with you and/or your caregiver. Together, we’ll review the report, discuss support areas, collaborate on meaningful and appropriate goals and update the service agreement, including service delivery options.
Session 5. Therapy Plan
The therapist will complete a plan including a detailed description of goals and therapy processes to outline how we will work towards these goals.
Session 6. AHA Planning – if applicable
Depending on the clients’ needs, you may commence therapy with an Allied Health Assistant (AHA). The speech therapist requires time to create a therapy plan to ensure the AHA can support the client in the best way possible.
Please note:
Some clients may require the face-to-face component of their assessment to be completed over multiple sessions. Additional appointments are billed at $258.01 per session.
Things to bring with you:
● NDIS therapy goals (if applicable).
● Reports from other professionals, such as teachers, paediatricians, occupational therapists, etc.
● Sensory toys, drink bottle, snacks, etc (if needed).
● Your thoughts around what you’d like to achieve from speech therapy.