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Western Health - Sunshine Hospital
Early childhood intervention
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Western Health - Sunshine Hospital
Opening times
- Today9am–5pm
- Friday9am–5pm
- Monday9am–5pm
- Tuesday9am–5pm
- Wednesday9am–5pm
Contact
Location
176 Furlong Road ST ALBANS VIC 3021
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Call 03 8345 1430About this service
Billing
Mixed billing
Bulk bill available with conditions, fees may apply.
Additional information
The Learning Difficulties Clinic offers schools and families in the Western Region a multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment of learning problems. Eligible children must be in Grades 1-5 and present with a problem in learning to read/spell and/or do maths that cannot easily be explained by lack of intellectual ability and/or socio-educational opportunities.
The team comprises a Paediatrician, Audiologist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Neuropsychologist. Assessments are conducted over a period of two days at the Sunshine Hospital.
Referral Process:
Children must first be assessed by a Paediatrician for the appropriateness of the referral, and to exclude any other medical conditions. The child's parents and teacher will also need to complete a questionnaire.
Once the questionnaire and the referral are received, the referral is presented at a Clinic Intake meeting where a decision is made regarding the child's suitability for inclusion into the program. Once accepted into the service, there is generally a 3 month waiting period until the first assessment.
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The team comprises a Paediatrician, Audiologist, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Neuropsychologist. Assessments are conducted over a period of two days at the Sunshine Hospital.
Referral Process:
Children must first be assessed by a Paediatrician for the appropriateness of the referral, and to exclude any other medical conditions. The child's parents and teacher will also need to complete a questionnaire.
Once the questionnaire and the referral are received, the referral is presented at a Clinic Intake meeting where a decision is made regarding the child's suitability for inclusion into the program. Once accepted into the service, there is generally a 3 month waiting period until the first assessment.
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* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.