Joint speech and occupational therapy sessions
Some goals involve communication, movement, regulation and participation at the same time. A joint session lets therapists coordinate their observations and strategies around the same meaningful activity.
People first
Who this service may support
Children with connected goals
Joint work suits goals where communication and participation demands overlap in play, learning or routines.
Families seeking coordinated guidance
Families can hear aligned recommendations and understand how each discipline contributes.
In your own words
Common starting points
Communication during activities
Some people need support to understand, express or use communication while completing a task.
Regulation and participation
Sensory, movement or attention needs often interact with communication and engagement.
Shared routines
A coordinated approach helps when multiple goals arise in the same home, school or community routine.
Meaningful progress
Everyday goals
- Creating one coordinated view of connected functional goals.
- Reducing conflicting or duplicated strategies for families and supporters.
- Practising communication and participation within the same meaningful activities.
Individual and collaborative
What support may involve
- Discussion between speech and occupational therapists about whether joint work is clinically useful.
- A shared session with clearly defined roles and goals for both disciplines.
- Review of whether joint, separate or alternating appointments best support progress.
A clear path
How to get started
Start with a conversation
Tell us what everyday life looks like and what you would like support to make easier.
Plan the right next step
We consider your goals, preferred location and the service or assessment that may fit.
Review as we go
Support is adjusted with you as priorities, circumstances and participation change.
Funding and appointment access
Joint sessions are scheduled so both clinicians can attend the same appointment.
Marsden Therapy is a Registered NDIS Provider and welcomes agency-managed, plan-managed and self-managed participants, as well as private clients. Plan coverage depends on individual circumstances.
Support is available for children and adults, with each service shaped around the person, their goals and professional scope.
Clinic, home, school, community, telehealth, day care and child care options are considered case by case; the team confirms suitability, fees and current availability before support begins.
Useful to know
Frequently asked questions
Are joint sessions right for everyone receiving both services?
Not always. Therapists consider the person’s goals, comfort, attention, funding and clinical needs before recommending joint work.
Will both therapists attend every appointment?
Not necessarily. A plan can use joint, separate or alternating sessions depending on the goals and what is practical.
Does a joint session replace individual assessment?
Each discipline still needs enough information to work safely and appropriately. The therapists will explain any assessment required.
Where to find us
Available locations
Next step
Ready for the next step?
Choose booking when you are ready, or contact the team if you would like to ask about suitability, funding or availability first.