Costs:
Speech Pathology services are based on the NDIS base rate of $193.99/hour.
Face-to-face consultations include documentation and communication with relevant clinicians after the session.
Initial Consultation $194.00
Subsequent sessions @ $194.00/hr
Therapy (45 mins) $145.00
Therapy (30 mins) $97.00
Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) $360.00 with $110.00 rebate if referred by ENT
Includes thorough Speech Pathology Instrumental Assessment AND Ear Nose and Throat consultation
Specialist equipment (nasendoscopy) is used to provide detailed swallowing/functional upper airway assessment
Biofeedback and more accurate therapeutic direction can be achieved
A detailed report is provided (up to >1.5 hrs of additional analysis, consultation and reporting), and DVD/USB on request
Necessary on-referrals made using this detailed instrumental assessment