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Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Q: What's the Corella difference?
A: Corella's Speech Pathologists are both actively engaged in providing therapy to clients and researching speech and language disorders. As researchers as well as therapists, Corella's Speech Pathologists keep up to date with the latest discoveries and practices and are always learning about new and exciting developments in the world of Speech Pathology.
Q: How much do you charge?
A: Each therapist at Corella sets their own fees based on a number of factors including:
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The length of the appointment.
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The type of speech and/or language difficulty.
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The kind of equipment required in therapy.
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The therapists need to make a living!
If you are experiecing trouble making your payments please speak with your therapist directly. Sometimes alternative arrangements such as home programs can be arranged for those experiencing financial difficulty. If you'd like more information about our fees please Contact Us
Q: How do I know when my child needs to see a Speech Pathologist?
A: A pretty good rule of thumb is if two people who know the child well think that there is a problem, then it should probably be checked out. Better to be safe than sorry. Please keep in mind that the longer a child has a speech or language problem the harder it is to treat. Remember also that kids can be cruel and a speech or language difficulty can make a child a target for bullying. Watch out for people telling you that your child's problem will go away. While it is possible for children to "grow out" of speech or language problems there is no way to tell if a particular child will or not (and they get harder to treat the longer they are left alone!).
Q: How do I know if I have a voice problem?
A: Basically, if you're unhappy with your voice then we can probably do something about it!
Q: My doctor tells me that I shouldn't worry about my child's speech and that he/she will "grow out of it" but I am still concerned. What should I do?
A: If you're worried then we're worried. There's no one better at noticing that a child's speech or language is not quite right than their parent/guardian. For peace of mind we recommend seeing a Speech Pathologist who can accurately determine if there is a problem or if you should adopt a "wait and see" approach. We won't start a therapy program unless we think it is definitely necessary.
Q: Why are you called Corella?
A: The Corella is an iconic Australian bird and also a very good talker! Also they're just so darn cute!
