Speech Pathology
What Does a Speech Therapist Do?
Our Speech Pathologists specialise in the assessment and treatment of a range of language and communication disorders.
They work with children aged 2 – 17 years to improve their communication skills. Therapy is fun, play-based, and tailored to each child’s needs. Here’s how we can help:
🗣 Speech Sounds – Teaching correct pronunciation of sounds and reducing unclear speech
📖 Language Development – Expanding vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension
👂 Listening & Processing – Helping children understand and follow instructions
📝 Literacy & Phonological Awareness – Supporting early reading and writing skills
💬 Social Skills – Teaching conversation, turn-taking, and making friends
🧩 Support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – Helping children develop communication, social interaction, and functional language skills
Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy
Not sure if your child needs speech therapy?
Here are some key signs to look out for:
🗣 Speech Sound Development (articulation)
- Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds (e.g., saying “wabbit” for “rabbit”)
- Speech is unclear, even to family members
- Gets frustrated when not understood
📖 Language Skills
- Uses fewer words than other children their age
- Struggles to form sentences or express ideas
- Has trouble understanding and following instructions
- Difficulty with answering questions
📝 Literacy & Learning
- Finds it hard to recognize letters or sounds
- Struggles with reading, writing, or spelling
- Has difficulty identifying syllables or sounds in words
💬 Social Communication
- Difficulty engaging in conversation
- Finds it hard to make friends or understand social cues
If you recognise any of these signs, contact our clinic to arrange an appointment with one of our Speech Pathologists who can provide guidance on the next steps.