Early Intervention Service Provider Panel Members

Paula Ferrari Speech Pathologist 

Address: West Melbourne VIC 3003 
Phone (03) 9329 0479 
Fax: (03) 9329 0479 
Email:  
Website:  

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 Paula Ferrari Speech Pathologist
Eligible Intervention Type/s Provider and Delivery Location Multidisciplinary Team Name and Description of Intervention/Service Cost
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Paula Ferrari at home or clinic Speech Pathologist Initial assessment: 1-2 Visits at 1.5-2 hours plus report. Assessment of Expressive, Receptive and Pragmatic Language, social and behavioural skills. Video/audio of assessment can be provided to parents. $500 / Program
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Paula Ferrari at Clinic Speech Pathologist Therapy 1:1 program Emphasis on developing skills in the areas of joint attention; play and imitation; functional communication; social interaction; positive behaviour; daily living skills; self-regulation; key early learning skills; transition to school. Development of appropriate resources. $140 / Hour
Assessment will include use of standardised assessment tools to evaluate baseline communication skills using the Preschool Language Scales 4 and monitored using the PLS Measure of Progress. Use of video to document speech language and social skills will be used as a comparison with future assessment.
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Paula Ferrari at Outreach Speech Pathologist Therapy 1:1 program Emphasis on developing skills in the areas of joint attention; play and imitation; functional communication; social interaction; positive behaviour; daily living skills; self-regulation; key early learning skills; transition to school. Development of appropriate resources. $160 / Hour

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.

[ top ]

© Commonwealth of Australia 2009 : Last modified 3/08/2010 2:29 PM