Editorial policy
How Hey Sprout writes, sources, and corrects every health information page on this site.
Who writes and reviews our content
Our condition pages and parent guides are edited by Hannah Chamberlain, our co-founder and content editor. Hannah is a speech pathology student, not yet a practising speech pathologist.
These pages have not yet been reviewed by a qualified clinician, and each one says "pending clinician review" in its byline. When a qualified clinician reviews a page, we will name them on that page.
Updates
The Last updated date in the byline shows when a page was last edited. Pages whose underlying guidance has been updated by Australian or international bodies are updated as soon as we can.
What counts as a citation
Every condition page on Hey Sprout includes at least three external citations. We prefer sources in this order:
- Australian government and statutory bodies (NDIS, AHPRA, Department of Health, Royal Children's Hospital)
- Peer-reviewed systematic reviews (Cochrane, JAMA, Lancet, etc.)
- Australian professional associations (Speech Pathology Australia, Occupational Therapy Australia, Australian Psychological Society)
- Reputable international bodies (American Academy of Pediatrics, NICE, RACP)
We do not cite news media, opinion pieces, or anonymous blogs as primary sources for clinical claims.
Conflict-of-interest disclosure
Hey Sprout is a commercial NDIS therapy provider. Every condition page on this site exists, in part, to attract families who might book a therapist with us. We disclose this openly because transparency is what makes the rest of our editorial process meaningful.
Our content editor is the founder's spouse and a co-founder of Hey Sprout. This is a structural conflict and we disclose it rather than hide it.
Corrections and feedback
If you spot a clinical inaccuracy, a missing citation, or content that is out of date, please email clinical@heysprout.com.au. Hannah personally reads every correction request and will respond within five business days. When we correct a page, we update the Last updated date.
What this page is not
Pages on Hey Sprout describe conditions and explain how Australian NDIS-funded therapy services work. They are general information, not individual medical advice. They are not a substitute for an assessment by a registered clinician who knows your child or you. If you have a question about your own situation, please book a session or contact your GP or paediatrician.