Services

An initial assessment is an important first step in understanding your child’s communication and/or feeding needs. It helps to identify their strengths, determine areas where support is needed, and create individualised therapy goals.

A communication assessment may look different depending on your child’s age and needs. They may include structured tasks, play-based activities, or a combination of both. We use engaging strategies to keep your child motivated and comfortable throughout the process.

For feeding concerns, the assessment includes a review of your child’s oral motor skills followed by a mealtime observation to better understand how they eat and drink.

After the assessment, you will receive a summary outlining the main findings and therapy goals. A comprehensive written report is also available upon request.

Speech Pathologists support children in many different areas of development, including:

• Language – Helping your child understand and use words to express themselves effectively. This also includes support for children who use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), such as picture boards or speech generating devices, to help them communicate.

• Early Communication - Supporting little ones who are late to start talking or are not yet using words. This may include helping build foundational skills such as joint attention, gestures, and play. 

• Speech – Helping your child say sounds and words more clearly so others can understand them. This can include working on tricky sounds or patterns in speech.

• Stuttering – Supporting children who repeat sounds or get stuck on words. Therapy focuses on helping your child speak more smoothly and confidently.

• Social Skills – Teaching your child how to interact with others, including taking turns, starting conversations, joining in play, and understanding feelings. 

• Literacy – Building early reading and writing skills, such as identifying sounds in words, reading and spelling words, and understanding stories.

• Feeding – Helping children who have difficulties with chewing, swallowing, trying new foods, or progressing to new textures. Therapy can also help reduce stress around mealtimes for both children and parents. 

Regardless of what your child needs support with, we work with you to identify the areas that matter most! From there, we use evidence-based approaches to guide therapy and help your child achieve meaningful goals.