It starts with a 15-minute phone call between the parent/guardian and the clinician to collect background information.

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2 x 50-minute clinic appointments with the child, parent/guardian and the clinician, which includes:

• A comprehensive assessment of the child’s communication skills, oral structures and feeding skills to determine any areas of difficulty

• An individually tailored combination of formal, play-based and informal assessment techniques;

A consultation meeting between the parent/guardian and the clinician to:

• Discuss the assessment results, report and therapy plan

• Provide Recommendations to support the child/ offer referrals to other professionals as required.