Frequently Asked Questions

Although we are primarily a paediatric clinic, we work with individuals of all ages, from infants to adults. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and age group.

Our Speech Pathologists are Registered and Certified Practising Members of Speech Pathology Australia. 

Our Occupational Therapists are Registered and Certified with Occupational Therapy Australia and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 

Our Allied Health Assistants (AHA’s)  either have a certificate level qualification in Allied Health Assistance or are training at university to become an allied health professional.

All of our clinicians have completed university degrees in their field of work. They also regularly attend additional and extensive training to continue to stay updated with the latest research and techniques in Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy. For more information about our clinicians, please click here.

If you or your child is experiencing difficulties with communication, speech, language, fine motor skills, or sensory difficulties, we recommend scheduling an assessment with one of our clinicians to determine if therapy is necessary. 

For more information about milestones, please click here.

Little Steps Therapies is a private practice. This means you don't need a referral to access our services. If you are eligible for a rebate through a Medicare referral, please ensure you bring your referral with you to your first session to be able to claim your rebate. For more information about funding and financial support, please click here.

You can schedule an appointment by calling our office at (02) 8625 5998, or by filling in an online enquiry here. You may be placed onto a waiting list if we do not have any available assessment or therapy spots.

The initial appointment will typically take around one hour and will involve a comprehensive assessment to investigate and identify areas of concern. This may include parent interview, observations, and standardised testing. 

Sometimes your assessing clinician may recommend attending an additional assessment session for further in-depth testing. If this is the case, your clinician will discuss this with you and organise a subsequent assessment session.

Based on the results of this assessment, your clinician will discuss the result and create a personalised treatment plan if required. You will also receive a report outlining the assessment findings.

Yes, we collaborate regularly with children's school, teachers and educational institutions to support our students' development and progress.

Where required, our clinicians can also travel to schools, childcares or preschools to provide therapy and support.

We can provide speech pathology and occupational therapy services to the following suburbs from our Rouse Hill Clinic: Rouse Hill, Kellyville, North Kellyville, Annangrove, The Ponds, Schofields, Riverstone, Quakers Hill, Marsden Park, Kings Langley, Marayong, Grantham Farm, Box Hill, Gables, Oakville, Bligh Park, Oakville, South Windsor, Windsor, Richmond, Hawkesbury. 

We can provide speech pathology and occupational therapy services to the following suburbs from our Thornleigh clinic: Thornleigh, Pennant Hills, Normanhurst, Westleigh, Waitara, Hornsby, Wahroonga, Warrawee, Beecroft, Cherrybrook, Epping, North Epping, West Pennant Hills, Cheltenham, Castle Hill, Asquith, Mount Colah, South Turramurra, Turramurra, Pymble, Carlingford Court and Berowra.

The frequency of therapy sessions depends on the individual's needs and goals. At Little Steps Therapies sessions are typically scheduled once or twice a week.