Speech Pathology Assessment and Intervention

Commatters Speech Therapy supports people of all ages to achieve their communication goals. 

We are committed to evidence-based, holistic, client-centred assessment and intervention. 

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We offer mobile services across various communities in the Northern Territory, including Mparntwe/Alice Springs, the East Arnhem region (Ramingining and Gali'winku), and Wurrumiyanga. Sessions can take place in homes, schools, community clinics, or any setting where the client and their family feel most comfortable. Working in familiar environments allows our clinicians to tailor strategies and recommendations to suit the individual’s everyday context.

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Autism Diagnostic Assessments

Commatters Speech Therapy now offers autism diagnostic assessments, using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2). The ADOS-2 will be used as part of a comprehensive assessment process, alongside clinical observation, background information and consideration of communication, sensory and environmental factors.

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Assessment is approached as a collaborative and respectful process, grounded in neurodiversity-affirming practice and focused on developing a meaningful understanding of each person’s strengths, differences and support needs, rather than relying on standardised tools in isolation.

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Clients will have the option to complete an autism diagnostic assessment as a stand-alone assessment, or as part of a broader assessment package that includes a comprehensive communication assessment, depending on individual needs and referral questions.

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Assessments will be suitable for children, adolescents and adults, including individuals with complex communication profiles, those who use AAC or other forms of multimodal communication, and individuals who may have been missed or misunderstood in earlier assessments.

 

Please note: Autism diagnostic assessments are completed using the ADOS-2 as part of a comprehensive assessment process. Assessment findings and reports are provided to support diagnostic decision-making, a formal diagnosis can only be made by a paediatrician or psychiatrist.

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Consultancy and Training

Commatters Speech Therapy ​offers consultancy and training services to schools, day care settings, aged care facilities and other services. This service can be used in several ways:

- Direct observation in the setting and feedback/strategies offered to support those with communication difficulties

- Explicit training of staff

- Provide modelling of effective communication strategies or use of AAC and develop techniques to enhance communication or safe eating

- Assist with program modification

- Develop and provide resources

- Support given to promote a communication-friendly/accessible environment. 

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Supervision

Commatters Speech Therapy also provides supervision for clinicians and speech pathology students. 

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