Early Intervention Service Provider Panel Members

Communication For Kids 

Address: Shop 26, Brentford Shopping Centre, Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131 
Phone (03) 9877 1443 
Fax: (03) 9877 1924 
Email: commforkids@optusnet.com.au 
Website: http://www.communicationforkids.com.au 

The above link is for your convenience. It provides information about this service provider. The Department does not necessarily endorse all of the contents in this link as it may provide information about therapies that the Department has deemed ineligible for HCWA funding, i.e. there is insufficient evidence to prove that these therapies are of benefit to children with ASD. Families should make informed choices about the therapies they wish to purchase and enquire about those that are eligible and ineligible for HCWA funding.

Consortium Members and/or Delivery Locations


Fee Schedule for Communication For Kids
Eligible Intervention Type/s Provider and Delivery Location Multidisciplinary Team Name and Description of Intervention/Service Cost
Therapy-based Communication For Kids at Shop 26, Brentford Shopping Centre, Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131 Speech Pathologist Assessment: : 1 hour assessment (after diagnosis) on service entry to discuss concerns about the child’s communication skills, assess therapy needs and develop Individual written plan. Also may be done on service exit to provide updated progress report or plan for transition to another service or to school. (1 Hour) $160 / Session
Therapy Appointment : Ongoing Intensive, centre-based therapy to help develop the child's social and communication skills. (45 Minutes) $100 / Session
Therapy Appointment - Assessment Long. This assessment relates to a specific skill area, such as Language, to assess a specific need of the child in more detail to form an Individual Plan. Includes a written report. (1 Hour) $190 / Session
Therapy-based Communication For Kids at Shop 26, Brentford Shopping Centre, Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131 Speech Pathologist Therapy Appointment - Assessment Short. This assessment pertains to a specific discipline or skill area to assess a specific need of the child in more detail to form an Individual Plan. (45 Minutes) $130 / Session
Therapy Visit: Inclusion support to child or teachers in childcare, pre-school or home. May include program for the specific child in that setting or set up and training in use of visual aides (within 15km of clinic). (1 Hour) $150 / Session

Please note that there may be cancellation and/or other fees associated with some services. For more information please contact the service provider as these are not covered by the early intervention funding under the Helping Children with Autism package.

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