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Speech Pathologist Template

LSHS - OT Initial Phone Consult

A professional Speech Pathologist template for healthcare professionals.
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Need to document a phone consultation for a child with speech or language concerns? This **Speech Therapy Initial Phone Consult Template** is designed for Speech Pathologists to efficiently record essential information from a parent or guardian during an initial phone consultation. This template helps capture details about the child's history, current abilities, and parental concerns. With Heidi, this template can be quickly populated from a transcript, saving valuable time and ensuring comprehensive documentation. This template allows you to create detailed and accurate initial assessments, helping you to create effective treatment plans.

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[Patient First Name] Phone consult completed with Mother. CLIENT INFORMATION **Client Name:** Oliver Smith **Date of Birth / Age:** 12/03/2018 / 6 years old **Legal Guardian:** Sarah Jones (Mother) **Personal Information** Living with: Oliver lives with his mother, Sarah, and his younger sister, Emily. Siblings: Emily, age 4. Family history: No significant family history of speech or language difficulties. School / Grade: Attends Willow Creek Primary School, Grade 1. Languages spoken: English Likes/Dislikes: Likes playing with cars and building blocks. Dislikes loud noises and crowded places. Allied Health Support: Currently seeing a paediatrician. Has seen an OT before? What goals were worked on?: No previous OT. Main concerns reported: Mother is concerned about Oliver's speech clarity and difficulty following instructions. MEDICAL HISTORY **Pregnancy/Birth:** Pregnancy Duration: 40 weeks Maternal Health: Uncomplicated pregnancy. Birth Type: Vaginal delivery. Birth Health: Healthy birth, no complications. **Medical Conditions / Diagnoses:** None. **Health History:** Hospitalisations: None. Significant Illnesses: None. Epilepsy: No. Surgeries: None. Orthodontic Treatments: None. Tooth Removal: None. **Allergies:** No known allergies. **Medications:** None. **Hearing / Vision:** Hearing Health: Hearing within normal limits. Last Hearing Ax: 10/06/2024 Vision Health: Wears glasses for mild astigmatism. Last Vision Ax: 10/06/2024 SCHOOL / CHILDCARE SUPPORTS **School:** Name: Willow Creek Primary School Grade: 1 Commencement: February 2024 Attendance Frequency: Full-time. **Supports:** Receives support from a teacher's aide in the classroom. **Grades:** Performing at grade level in most subjects. **Enjoyment:** Enjoys school and interacting with peers. **Other:** None. DEVELOPMENT HISTORY **Communication:** Babbling: Babbling milestones met at appropriate age. First Word: Spoke his first word at 12 months. Speech/language/communication concern: Difficulty with articulation, particularly with /s/, /z/, /th/ sounds. Struggles with multi-step instructions. **Motor:** Tummy Time: Met milestones at appropriate age. Rolling: Met milestones at appropriate age. Belly Crawl: Met milestones at appropriate age. Crawl: Met milestones at appropriate age. Standing: Met milestones at appropriate age. Walking: Met milestones at appropriate age. **Feeding:** (See below.) CURRENT FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY **Self Care:** Toileting: Independent with toileting. Showering: Independent with showering. Dressing: Independent with dressing. Feeding: Independent with feeding. Brushing Hair: Requires some assistance with brushing hair. Brushing Teeth: Independent with brushing teeth. **Eating:** Eats a variety of foods. No significant difficulties. **Play / Social Interaction:** Enjoys playing with peers and participates in group activities. **Fine Motor:** Fine motor skills are age-appropriate. **Gross Motor:** Gross motor skills are age-appropriate. **Emotional Regulation:** Generally well-regulated, but can become frustrated when struggling to communicate. **Sleep:** Bedtime: 8:00 PM Sleep Onset: Falls asleep within 15 minutes. Sleep Duration: Sleeps approximately 10-11 hours per night. Night Waking: Rarely wakes during the night. Enuresis: No. Sleep Quality: Good. Snoring: No. Mouth Breathing: No. Sleep Walking/Talking: No. Thumb Sucking/Dummy Use: No. Day Naps: No. **Sensory Processing:** Sensitive to loud noises. CURRENT NDIS PLAN DATES & GOALS (if applicable) **Dates** From: 01/01/2024 To: 31/12/2024 **Goals:** Improve speech intelligibility. Increase ability to follow multi-step instructions. OPEN TO HOLIDAY INTENSIVE THERAPY BLOCK (if applicable) Yes/No: Yes RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend speech therapy sessions twice per week. Recommend home practice activities to support articulation goals. PLAN: Weekly speech therapy sessions to address articulation and receptive language skills. Home practice activities will be provided. Referral to an audiologist for a hearing check. ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS Inform admin if additional weeks are required before completing your initial summary report (2-week buffer currently in place). Inform admin if ongoing therapy appointments require removal — they are booked unless stated otherwise.
[Patient First Name] Phone consult completed with Mother. CLIENT INFORMATION **Client Name:** [Insert full name of client as recorded in transcript or clinical notes] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) **Date of Birth / Age:** [Insert full date of birth and/or age as stated] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) **Legal Guardian:** [Insert name and relationship of legal guardian] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) **Personal Information** Living with: [Describe household composition, including family members the child resides with] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot point or brief sentence.) Siblings: [Include information on number and age/gender of siblings if discussed] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot point or brief sentence.) Family history: [Summarise any relevant family history (medical, developmental, mental health, etc.)] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot point.) School / Grade: [State current school and grade] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Languages spoken: [List all languages spoken in the home or by the child] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot point.) Likes/Dislikes: [Summarise key likes or dislikes related to activities, environments, objects, etc.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) Allied Health Support: [Document other allied health services currently accessed, including disciplines and frequency] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) Has seen an OT before? What goals were worked on?: [Indicate if child has received OT previously and outline past focus areas] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence or dot points.) Main concerns reported: [Summarise the primary concerns raised by parent/carer regarding the child] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write in concise sentences.) MEDICAL HISTORY **Pregnancy/Birth:** Pregnancy Duration: [Note length of pregnancy in weeks] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as brief sentence.) Maternal Health: [Describe any health concerns or complications during pregnancy] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Birth Type: [State delivery method] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as brief sentence.) Birth Health: [Note any complications, NICU stay, or initial concerns at birth] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot point or concise sentence.) **Medical Conditions / Diagnoses:** [List all medical conditions or formal diagnoses] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) **Health History:** Hospitalisations: [Note any admissions and reasons] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) Significant Illnesses: [Summarise major illnesses that have impacted development or health] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) Epilepsy: [Note if epilepsy is diagnosed or suspected] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Surgeries: [List any surgical procedures undertaken] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) Orthodontic Treatments: [Summarise any current or past treatments] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot point.) Tooth Removal: [State whether teeth have been removed and under what circumstances] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) **Allergies:** [Document any known allergies, including food, medications, or environmental] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) **Medications:** [List current medications and purpose if known] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) **Hearing / Vision:** Hearing Health: [Summarise any hearing concerns or known issues] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Last Hearing Ax: [State date or recency of most recent hearing assessment] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Vision Health: [Note any vision-related diagnoses or use of glasses] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Last Vision Ax: [State date or recency of last vision assessment] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) SCHOOL / CHILDCARE SUPPORTS **School:** Name: [Insert full name of school] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Grade: [Insert current school grade] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Commencement: [Note when child commenced at current school] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Attendance Frequency: [Summarise attendance pattern (e.g. full-time, part-time)] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) **Supports:** [Outline any learning or behavioural supports at school] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) **Grades:** [Note any academic strengths or concerns reported] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) **Enjoyment:** [Describe child’s enjoyment or attitude toward school] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) **Other:** [Capture any additional relevant school information] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot point or sentence.) DEVELOPMENT HISTORY **Communication:** Babbling: [State timing or concerns about babbling milestones] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) First Word: [Document age or timing of first word spoken] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentence.) Speech/language/communication concern: [Summarise concerns regarding expressive, receptive language or speech sounds] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot point or sentence.) **Motor:** Tummy Time: Rolling: Belly Crawl: Crawl: Standing: Walking: [For each milestone above, note age achieved or any concerns if discussed] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write each as concise sentence.) **Feeding:** (See below.) CURRENT FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY **Self Care:** [describe current level of independence, supports required, or concerns] (For each item below, describe current level of independence, supports required, or concerns. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write each as concise sentence:) Toileting: Showering: Dressing: Feeding: Brushing Hair: Brushing Teeth: **Eating:** [Document behaviours, preferences, or difficulties with eating or mealtimes] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentences.) **Play / Social Interaction:** [Summarise child’s engagement in play, social interaction, and peer relationships] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentences.) **Fine Motor:** [Describe fine motor skills, strengths or difficulties with tasks requiring hand coordination] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentences.) **Gross Motor:** [Describe balance, coordination, endurance or difficulties with larger movement tasks] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentences.) **Emotional Regulation:** [Summarise self-regulation, frustration tolerance, meltdowns, emotional triggers etc.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as concise sentences.) **Sleep:** [For each item below, document relevant details and concerns] (For each item above, document relevant details and concerns. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write each as concise sentence:) Bedtime: Sleep Onset: Sleep Duration: Night Waking: Enuresis: Sleep Quality: Snoring: Mouth Breathing: Sleep Walking/Talking: Thumb Sucking/Dummy Use: Day Naps: **Sensory Processing:** [Summarise any sensory sensitivities, seeking behaviours, or modulation difficulties] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points.) CURRENT NDIS PLAN DATES & GOALS (if applicable) **Dates** From: [Insert start date of current NDIS plan] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely.) To: [Insert end date of current NDIS plan] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely.) **Goals:** [Insert goals from NDIS Plan verbatim] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Use direct quotes only.) OPEN TO HOLIDAY INTENSIVE THERAPY BLOCK (if applicable) Yes/No: [Indicate response if parent explicitly confirmed openness to holiday block] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely.) RECOMMENDATIONS: [Include any therapist recommendations provided in consultation] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points or short sentences.) PLAN: [Document proposed therapy frequency, focus areas or referral suggestions] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual note or clinical note; else omit section entirely. Write as dot points or short sentences.) ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS Inform admin if additional weeks are required before completing your initial summary report (2-week buffer currently in place). Inform admin if ongoing therapy appointments require removal — they are booked unless stated otherwise.
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