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Speech Therapy is the study, diagnosis and treatment for communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, stuttering, voice quality and social skills. Speech Therapy can benefit anyone who has trouble communicating, from young children right through to the elderly. Read on to find out more about our Speech Therapy cover and which policies pay a benefit.

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Which HIF policies cover Speech Therapy?

Speech Therapy is covered on our top two Extras Cover options.

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Benefit:
$60 per consultation
Annual Limit per person:
$500
Annual Limit per policy:
No limit
Waiting Period:
2 months
The above annual limit is combined for occupational therapy, orthoptics (eye therapy) and speech therapy.
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Benefit:
$65 per consultation
Annual Limit per person:
$600
Annual Limit per policy:
No limit
Waiting Period:
2 months
The above annual limit is combined for occupational therapy, orthoptics (eye therapy) and speech therapy.
View full Extras Comparison Table

What does a Speech Pathologist do?

Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders. They work with people of all ages, helping those who have difficulty communicating due to learning or intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, stroke, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, dementia or hearing loss, as well as other problems that can affect speech and language. People who experience difficulties swallowing food and drink safely can also be helped by a speech pathologist.

Common speech disorders include:

Articulation - such as saying words incorrectly or producing sounds that listeners can't understand
Fluency disorders - such as stuttering ("c-c-cat") or prolonged sounds or syllables ("sssssnake")
Resonance - such as problems with the pitch, volume or quality of your voice
Cognitive - such as difficulties with communication skills that involve memory, attention span, perception, self-regulation and problem solving
Expressive - such as difficulty with putting words together or an inability to use language in a socially appropriate way