Our Services

Speech pathology for children

Children

At Amanda Heyer Speech Pathology, we recognize that each child has their own unique learning style and developmental projectory and therefore, customize treatment to suit each individual.
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Speech pathology for adult

Adults

At Amanda Heyer Speech Pathology we value a holistic approach to treatment so as to maximize quality of life and participation in everyday activities.
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Our Staff

Amanda Dansky

Amanda Dansky

Company Director/Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

I am a passionate Speech Pathologist who enjoys working with both Children and Adults. My key areas of interest are in Aged Care including progressive neurological conditions, professional voice users and school age speech, language and literacy. I am LSVT certified, PROMPT certified, Estill voice trained, Cervical Auscultation trained and palliative care trained. I am a representative of the Speech Pathology Australia Aged Care Working Party and a Clinical Educator for the Griffith University Speech Pathology Masters Program.

Emily Freiermuth

Emily Freiermuth

Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist

I am a devoted speech pathologist who enjoys working with both children and adults in all areas of Speech Pathology. My main areas of interests lie in the aged care population, particularly working with swallowing management and rehabilitation, augmentative and alternative communication, and preschool and school age speech, language and literacy. With a previous career in teaching and my expertise as a speech pathologist I am committed to working collaboratively with teachers and parents to best support and meet the needs of children within the home and classroom. I am dedicated to continual professional development and am currently trained in palliative care, cervical auscultation, Read and Grow and Key Word Signing.

Mandy Meldrum

Mandy Meldrum

Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech Pathologist who relishes the opportunity to work with both adult and paediatric clients. My areas of interest include swallowing in adults in Aged Care and with progressive neurological conditions and speech and language in young and school-age children. I strongly believe in working collaboratively with families and other health professionals to provide the best possible communication and swallowing outcomes and I am committed to continually furthering my knowledge and skills in all aspects of speech pathology through ongoing professional development.

Kristy Randall

Kristy Randall

Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist

I am a dedicated Speech Pathologist that values the opportunity to work closely with people across the lifespan, contributing to enhanced communication, engagement in life and family happiness. With an extensive work history in rehabilitation counselling and disability services, I am committed to working with families in a collaborative, empowering and compassionate manner. I have an ongoing commitment to professional development and multidisciplinary practice and I am trained in Read and Grow, P.A.R.T training for challenging behaviours and Level 1 Auslan.

Contact Us

(07) 5597 4009
0402 287 965
(07) 5679 3613
info@ahspeechpathology.com.au
PO Box 4412 Ashmore Qld 4214
Suite 5, 153 Cotlew street Ashmore Qld 4214

Frequently Asked Questions

Please call (07)5597 4009 or 0402 287 965 to speak to one of our Speech Pathologists to arrange a time for your appointment.

Your initial assessment consists of a 60 minute in depth evaluation of your presenting difficulty. During this time, the Speech Pathologist will gather case history information, learn about your symptoms, concerns and goals for therapy and then commence an assessment plan based on this information. Dependent on the complexity of your presenting condition, assessment may take more than one session.

The Speech Pathologist will gather all of the assessment results and formulate a report. This will then be explained in detail and a treatment plan will be developed in conjunction with you. It is beneficial for this report to be shared with other members on your healthcare or educational team in order to provide the most holistic service.

Initial Assessment for 1hour including summary report $200
Subsequent sessions 1hour $150
3/4hour $110
1/2hour $80

All fees are due on the day of the session and are payable by bank transfer, cash, or cheque.

Betterstart/Helping Children With Austism Packages
for children with an eligible diagnosis under 7 years of age.
referral from paediatrician or Autism Advisor required.
$12000 of funding (maximum $6000 per year).

Private Health Funds- please check with your individual fund and level of cover.

Medicare-
Chronic Disease Management Plan:
referral from General Practitioner required.
up to 5 Allied Heath sessions per calendar year.
rebate of $52.95.

Children With A Disability Plan:
children under 15 years with a diagnosis under Better Start Initiative.
referral from paediatrician.
4 assessment sessions and 20 therapy sessions per child per lifetime.
rebate of $74.80.

Department of Veterans Affairs
There is no cost to the patient for Gold card holders seen in the clinic or in their home.

Workcover
There is no cost to the patient for approved Workcover claims.

Betterstart/Helping Children With Autism Packages
For children with an eligible diagnosis under 7 years of age.
Referal from pediatrician or Autism Advisor required.
$12000 of funding (maximum $6000 per year).