15_622_0118_1_3
Early Childhood Intervention Professional - Speech Pathologist

Line Item Description

NDIS support item 15_622_0118_1_3: Early Childhood Intervention Professional - Speech Pathologist is classified under the Capacity Building support purpose and the Improved Daily Living support category.

This item provides capacity building supports in early childhood. It is specifically designed to assist a child (younger than 9) with developmental delay or disability, along with their family or carers. The primary goals of this support are to work towards increased functional independence and social participation for the child.

Services can be provided in various settings, including the home, community, and early childhood education environments. All supports are expected to be delivered in line with the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators for Early Childhood Supports. This item can also be used for the assessment, planning, and delivery of Disability-Related Health Supports if they directly relate to the participant's functional impairment and assist with activities of daily living.

This support can only be delivered by a Speech Pathologist who is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) as approved by Speech Pathology Australia. It may also be delivered by a therapy assistant operating under the delegation and supervision of the qualified therapist.

Support under this item can be delivered to individuals or groups. In addition to direct service, this item allows for claiming:
- Non-Face-to-Face Support Provision
- Provider Travel
- NDIA Requested Reports
- Short Notice Cancellation (2 clear business days)