Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Screens

Kindy and Pre-Primary screening provides an early snapshot of a child’s development and helps identify strengths and any areas where extra support may be helpful before formal schooling begins.

Screening is a proactive way to support children’s communication, learning, behaviour and participation in the classroom.

Kindy and Pre-Primary screens were developed by Catherine and Lauren in 2012 and have been successfully used across many Perth schools. The screening format is flexible and can be tailored to meet individual school needs.

This service is also available as a home visit for homeschooled children.

What is a screen?

Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy screens are brief assessments completed at school that look at early developmental skills needed for learning and everyday participation. Screens are designed to identify both strengths and early signs of difficulty, without placing pressure on the child.

What the screens assess

Speech Pathology screen

The Speech Pathology screen focuses on early communication and learning skills, including

  • Understanding language and following instructions.
  • Using words and sentences to express ideas.
  • Speech sound development and clarity.
  • Listening skills and attention to spoken language.
  • Early literacy foundations such as phonological awareness.
  • Social communication skills relevant to the classroom.

Occupational Therapy screen

The Occupational Therapy screen focuses on early functional and learning readiness skills, including:

  • Fine motor skills such as pencil grasp, cutting and hand strength.
  • Gross motor skills including posture, balance and coordination.
  • Visual perception skills used for learning tasks.
  • Sensory processing and self-regulation.
  • Attention, classroom engagement and task participation.
  • Independence with age-appropriate school routines.

Why screening is important

Kindy and Pre-Primary screens:

  • Identify children who may benefit from further assessment.
  • Support early intervention, which is linked to stronger long-term social, emotional and academic outcomes.
  • Provide teachers with a whole-class profile to support planning and differentiation.
  • Help families understand their child’s strengths and learning needs early.

Cost

Costs vary depending on the needs of the school and the type of screen completed. Screens may be funded by the school, paid privately by families, or included in annual school fees.

For more information contact our clinic.