Speech Pathology

Speech pathology is a therapeutic practice that helps children develop and improve their communication skills. Speech pathologists assess and address a wide range of challenges through a personalised therapy and playful activities we focus on helping children aged 1 to 21 develop into confident communicators. We offer a variety of services, no matter what challenges your child faces we are here to help them grow in their communication skills

What to expect from Speech Pathology Services:

  • Initial consultation will be to discuss your child's needs and concerns.

  • Comprehensive assessment: Evaluate your child's communication skills and identify areas of difficulty.

  • Individualised therapy plan: Develop a personalised program based on your child's unique needs and goals.

  • Fun and engaging sessions: Playful activities and exercises make therapy enjoyable and effective.

  • Family involvement: Learn strategies and techniques to support your child's progress at home.

  • Regular progress monitoring: Track your child's development and adjust the therapy plan as needed.

Speech pathologists can help your child including:

  • Speech clarity: Difficulties producing certain sounds, lisps, or other articulation issues.

  • Language development: Delays in understanding or expressing spoken language, vocabulary limitations, or grammar difficulties.

  • Fluency: Stuttering, cluttering, or other disruptions in the flow of speech.

  • Voice: Hoarseness, breathiness, or other voice quality concerns.

  • Feeding and swallowing: Difficulties eating, drinking, or coordinating oral movements.

  • Social communication: Challenges with social interaction, pragmatics, or understanding nonverbal cues.

  • Improve speech clarity and pronunciation.

  • Expand their vocabulary and understanding of language.

  • Develop communication strategies and express themselves clearly.

  • Build confidence and social skills.

  • Overcome feeding and swallowing difficulties.

  • Achieve milestones and reach their full potential.

  • Unclear pronunciation

  • Difficulty being understood

  • Building reading and writing skills

  • Fostering friendships

  • Enhancing speech clarity

  • Building confidence and communication skills

  • Boosting academic performance and participation

  • Orofacial myology: Addressing issues like tongue thrusting and mouth breathing.

  • Thumb sucking program: Helping children break the habit and promote healthy facial development.