Speech Pathology Services & OT Services in NSW

  • Speech & language therapy is a research-based therapy to help improve a child’s communication skills.

    The therapist uses fun, interactive activities and strategies to increase a child’s ability to express themselves using talking, signing and augmentative & alternative communication (AAC). Areas include stuttering, speech sounds (articulation), language delay/difficulties, developmental delay (DD), autism (ASD), Down syndrome, social skills (pragmatics), following directions, reading and writing challenges.

  • Occupational Therapy is a research-based therapy to help improve a child’s overall movement and self- regulation skills.

    Areas include increasing engagement (attention and listening), toilet training & teeth brushing, decreasing sensitivities over time, increasing a regulating (calm) feeling, increasing sensory awareness, increasing understanding and expressions of feelings and developing social skills (pragmatics). The overall aim of OT is to foster independence in school, play and daily life activities.

  • Avoid Long Waitlists

  • Our bilingual therapists cover a diverse range culturally-diverse families including Chinese, Indian and European.

    This ensures accurate assessment and therapy plans for families where English is not their first language. Bilingual therapists are skilled in cultural sensitivity across a broad range of different cultures, which leads to tailored therapy plans and more successful outcomes int therapy. You are also welcome to bring an interpreter to any sessions.

  • Our social skills groups are neurodivergent-affirming where those with neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia etc… are safe to explore, express, and learn through play and shared-interests, about a range of social interaction skills.

    This creates a safe environment, with trained therapists, who respect the diverse ways in which individuals experience the world, while providing practical and functional information. Groups may be 2 children or up to 6 children with qualified clinicians to guide our research based programs.

We treat

  • Articulation (Speech Sounds)

    Articulation is the way we produce speech sounds. Children can experience a range of difficulties that will affect the way they produce their speech sounds.

  • Phonological Delay

    Is when a child has patterns of speech which are more typical of a younger child. The sound system is developing normally, but at a much slower rate than expected.

  • Receptive Language (Understanding)

    Is the ability to understand words and language. It involves understanding the words, sentences and meaning of what others say or what is read.

  • Expressive Language (Talking, Signing, PECS)

    Using words and sentences to get their needs met and to express ideas. Children who are unable to speak can often use a range of modes including signs, PECS and other AAC devices.

  • Attention and Listening

    These activities allow the child to practise their attention and listening skills in an easy and motivating way.

  • Developmental Delay

    When a delay occurs across a range of developmental milestones, language development is often affected. Speech therapy can help support a developing child in a way that makes learning easier and which may also increase other areas such as confidence.

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    People with ASD may have difficulties with both speech and nonverbal communication. They may also find it hard to interact with their peers. For these reasons, speech therapy is a central part of treatment for autism. Speech therapy can address a wide range of communication problems for people with autism.

  • Stuttering

    Affects the fluency of speech and results in repetitions of sounds, words and phrases. Secondary features may also be present such as facial movements or ticks. Therapy is recommended for preschool-aged children who are over 3.5 years and have been stuttering for more than 6 months especially if there is a family history.

  • Social Skills (Pragmatics)

    Pragmatic language refers to the social language skills that we use in our daily interactions with others. This includes what we say, how we say it, our non verbal communication (eye contact, facial expressions, body language etc.) and how appropriate our interactions are in a given situation.

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