HI, I'M ALYCE
I am the founder of Ridgy Didge Speech Pathology.
I am a passionate paediatric Speech Pathologist who began her career in 2012 after completing a Masters in Speech Pathology Studies at the University of Queensland.
Since graduating, I have worked within the public education setting across rural and metropolitan South Australia specialising in preschool and school aged speech, language, and literacy skill development.
Within the Department for Education, I have worked within leadership and buy-in roles working within partnerships, preschools, primary schools, high schools, and the inclusive education support panel. I am a strong advocate for inclusive education and embedding the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework into schools and preschools to support every child achieving within the areas of literacy and numeracy.
I am now a mother and looking to establish a work-life balance in my hometown of Bordertown SA, establishing Ridgy Didge Speech Pathology. My private practice continues to focus on my strong professional interest, passion and experience in building capacity of educators, families and the community to build strong communication and literacy skills for children and adolescents to thrive in everyday life!
I am committed to continuous professional growth and development continuing to seek new learning opportunities to better support my clients and community.
These services can range from:
For Children & Adolescents,
Their Families,
Pre-schools, Primary Schools, High Schools,
Educators & The Wider Community
Educator, parent and community workshops are available and recommended as YOU are the ones communicating with and educating the child/student most of the time in an everyday context!
Workshop prices will be individually quoted dependent on the program type. Many workshops can be adapted to meet the needs of the target audience, as well as to adapt to the time available. Workshops can vary in presentation style, ranging from information presentations, capacity building and coaching, group discussions and joint planning, etc. These can be planned as a series to support ongoing learning and change of practice.
Please contact to discuss and arrange details.
Not Exhaustive
All new referrals with receive an initial phone consultation with Alyce to see if Ridgy Didge Speech Pathology is the right fit!
All assessment and therapy services are charged per hour. The fees for assessment and therapy sessions incorporate face-to-face therapy time and non-contact administration time.
A standard assessment session is 60 minutes; whilst a therapy session is 45 minutes.
If your child requires therapy sessions, the frequency of these will be discussed at the time of assessment.
Ridgy Didge Speech Pathology is based in Bordertown. Travel may be offered as a part of services provision, which will be charged accordingly.
Services such as report writing, program, and/or resource development and liaison with other service providers/professionals will be charged for as required (as per the hourly therapy rate).
Private Health Insurance
Some private health policies entitle you to a rebate for speech pathology services. You are encouraged to discuss eligibility with your insurer. Families will be required to pay the full session fee and then seek the rebate from their private health fund.
Medicare
A child can receive a referral for a Chronic Disease Management Plan from their GP. This will allow access to 5 allied health sessions within a calendar year at a rebated rate. Families will be required to pay the full session fee first and then seek the rebate back from Medicare.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS is a government-funded disability support program. Ridgy Didge Speech Pathology can provide services to NDIS participants if they are self-managed or plan-managed.
Senior Speech Pathologist
BAppSc, MSpPathSt - CPSP