Welcome
Welcome to Bayside Speech Pathology Service, a mobile paediatric private practice in Wynnum, Manly and surrounding suburbs.
About
Hi, I'm Janet Ottaviano, a Speech Pathologist with experience supporting children with their communication needs, including speech sound disorders, language disorders, social communication difficulties and literacy.
I have a special interest in early language development, speech sound disorders and the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) to support children with limited verbal language to participate in successful and powerful communication. I am also passionate about supporting families to play an integral part in their child's speech and language development.
I am a PROMPT trained and Hanen 'It Takes Two to Talk' and 'More Than Words' therapist. I am also trained in the use of Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) AAC system and am a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia.
I understand that life gets busy with families having three children of my own, and aim to tailor therapy and home practice to work within your unique routines.
Services
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
An initial assessment will take place during your first consultation. Assessment sessions are 60 mins in length, however may take more than one session depending on the needs of your child. An initial assessment may also include consultation with medical practitioners, other allied health professionals, teachers and caregivers to help guide assessment and intervention.
Reports
Assessment
Assessment
A written report will be provided within two weeks of the completion of an initial or review assessment. Reports can also be provided for NDIS plan reviews or other needs on request.
Therapy
Assessment
Speech Sound Disorders
Fun, engaging evidence-based therapy will be centred around your child's needs and provided in line their interests and motivations. 45 min and 60 min therapy sessions are available on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
I specialise in the following areas -
Speech Sound Disorders
Multi-modal communication
Speech Sound Disorders
- articulation disorders
- phonological disorders
- motor speech disorders, including childhood apraxia of speech
Language Development
Multi-modal communication
Multi-modal communication
- late talkers between 2 and 5 years of age
- expressive and receptive language delays
- prep-readiness
Multi-modal communication
Multi-modal communication
Multi-modal communication
- use of AAC systems (e.g. PODD, Proloquo2go) to support children who have limited verbal communication
Family and Caregiver Education
Family and Caregiver Education
Family and Caregiver Education
A very important part of my role is to build family and caregiver's capacity to support their child's communication skills beyond therapy sessions. This helps your child generalise skills learned in therapy into their daily life. As such, families and caregivers are very much encouraged to be included in the therapy process.
Funding
Medicare
Private Health Insurance
Private Health Insurance
A Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan provides people with a chronic condition and complex care needs a maximum of 5 rebates per calendar year for Allied Health Services included in their plan. Please discuss your eligibility for a CDM plan with your GP.
Private Health Insurance
Private Health Insurance
Private Health Insurance
Please speak with your private health fund to determine your eligibility for rebates for speech pathology services.
NDIS
Private Health Insurance
NDIS
The NDIS is a funding scheme available to people with a disability or who meet early intervention requirements. Bayside Speech Pathology Service is able to provide services for children with NDIS funding which are are self managed or plan managed.