Onboarding at Small Sprouts Therapy
How to Refer Your Child to a Speech Pathologist at Small Sprouts Therapy
Are you thinking about referring your child to a speech pathologist? At Small Sprouts, we make the process straightforward and stress-free! Here’s everything you need to know about getting started.
Do I Need a GP Referral?
Nope! You can self-refer to all Speech Pathology services. At Small Sprouts, we specialize in providing evidence-based assessment and therapy for children aged 0-12 years.
How to Refer Your Child
Referring a child to our clinic is easy. You can:
Give us a call
Send us an email
Complete our expression of interest form online on our website
What to Expect During the Enquiry Process
When you contact us, our friendly receptionist will ask for the following information:
Child's full name
Child's date of birth
Representative's contact details
Whether the child is an NDIS participant or a private client
If NDIS participant: whether they are self-managed or plan-managed
If a private client: whether they have a GP Management Plan
Previous engagement with a speech pathologist
Concerns regarding the child's speech and language development
Next Steps After Your Enquiry
After the initial enquiry, you’ll receive an electronic case history (onboarding) form and a fee schedule. Completing and returning the case history form promptly is essential to confirm the referral. This form gives our therapists important background information and includes consent questions and our cancellation policy.
You’ll also need to send any reports or letters from your child's doctor, paediatrician, or other allied health professionals. This helps us take a holistic approach to your child’s care. Please return all case history forms within 14 days to ensure your child is successfully placed on our waitlist. If we do not receive the completed case history form within this timeframe we are unable to process the referral and your child has not been placed on the waitlist.
Behind the Scenes: What We Do
Our receptionist will input your child's details into our online system and add them to our waitlist. When an appointment becomes available, we’ll contact you to schedule an initial assessment. You’ll receive a confirmation email for this appointment.
For NDIS Participants
Before the initial consultation, NDIS participants will need to email us a copy of their NDIS goals and participant number. This information is crucial for our therapists to review and for invoicing purposes. Please note Service Agreements will be created and sent after the initial consultation.
For Private Clients
Private clients will be asked to review and return a signed Private Client Onboarding form before the initial consultation.
Initial Assessment and Ongoing Therapy
After the initial assessment appointment, the therapist will discuss ongoing therapy recommendations and outline what to expect next.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our onboarding process, please don’t hesitate to give our receptionist a call. We're here to help every step of the way!
This streamlined process ensures that your child receives the best care possible, tailored to their unique needs. We look forward to supporting your child's speech and language development at Small Sprouts!