Online Therapy

How does online therapy work?

Online sessions may involve one or a combination of the following structures:

Please note that these examples are related to our main client group - complex communication needs 

• Synchronous support 

  • Online feedback: e.g., Families/staff run through activities or routines and live feedback is provided by the clinician

  • Parent coaching: e.g., Discussion with family/staff regarding the client's goals and strategies, and the next steps to continue supporting their goals

• Asynchronous support

  • Video feedback consultations: e.g., Families/staff provide videos of activities or routines, and feedback and discussion of the next steps provided in consultations

  • Resource provision (e.g. visual aids) and home programs which may include videos demonstrating strategies

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How to set it up

Zoom works across multiple devices. You may have one or few devices (e.g. a laptop with webcam, or phone or tablet) that gets a good view of your lounge room, dining room study - wherever the action takes place! For example, a child can be playing on the floor with their parent while a device has been set up on the shelf or couch nearby. 

Evidence for online therapy 

The position paper, Telepractice in Speech Pathology (Speech Pathology Australia, 2014) outlines evidence regarding therapy services through videoconferencing being as effective as face-to-face services. Click here to access.