Change to short notice cancellations under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2022-23
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Change to short notice cancellations under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2022-23

ByDavid Kinnane

The National Disability Insurance Agency (“NDIA”) has published pricing arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (“NDIS”) in its NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2022-23 (“Pricing Arrangements”), which took effect on 1 July 2022. Amongst other things, the NDIA has modified the definition of short notice cancellation in the Pricing Arrangements. (1) Short Notice Cancellation A short…

Speech pathologists in private practice: do you know about these free resources?
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Speech pathologists in private practice: do you know about these free resources?

ByDavid Kinnane

As a profession, speech pathologists are generous to a fault. I’ve discovered that most speech pathologists (including very senior academics and over-worked clinicians) are delighted to share their knowledge with those of us in private practice. The key challenge is connecting the dots: carving out the time to find and filter the research, and to…

For struggling school kids, what's the difference between seeing a speech pathologist and a tutor?
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For struggling school kids, what’s the difference between seeing a speech pathologist and a tutor?

ByDavid Kinnane

Over the years, parents have asked me this a few times. I’ve also been asked why speech pathologists are allied health workers; whereas most tutors come from teaching or education backgrounds. Clients and their families should be fully informed about this stuff. So here’s my attempt to answer these tricky questions, recognising others may have different views:…

Speech therapy by telehealth: research-based guidelines for clients and their families
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Speech therapy by telehealth: research-based guidelines for clients and their families

ByDavid Kinnane

As we’ve noted elsewhere, travelling even short distances to the clinic can be hard for some families. Speech pathology by telehealth is convenient and the evidence-base supporting its use is growing, especially in areas of practice like stuttering (e.g. Bridgman, 2014). But telehealth has its disadvantages, too. Compared to face-to-face therapy: families are more likely…

Speech pathologists: how to talk about what you do for a living without being “salesy”
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Speech pathologists: how to talk about what you do for a living without being “salesy”

ByDavid Kinnane

“I need a blood test”* Lots of people have never met a speech pathologist. Some have a rough idea of what we do, often along the lines of: “Oh, you work with kids with speech impediments, right?” Others have absolutely no idea. And fair enough. There are loads of professions I know little or nothing…

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