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SPEECH THERAPY

Connection and Communication 

Our NDIS speech therapy services are designed to support every aspect of communication and swallowing, helping you build skills that enhance daily life

Assessment Services

  • Comprehensive assessment of speech, language, and communication skills

  • Swallowing and mealtime management assessments (dysphagia)

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessments

  • Functional communication assessments for non-verbal and minimally verbal individuals

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Therapy Services

  • Therapy for speech sound disorders, language delays, and social communication skills

  • Swallowing and feeding therapy, including mealtime management

  • Fluency therapy for stuttering and cluttering

  • Training and support in using AAC systems (e.g., communication devices, visual aids)

Capacity Building 

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  • Communication skill development for daily living and independence

  • Parent and caregiver coaching for communication support at home

  • Training for support workers and educators in communication strategies

  • Assistive technology training for communication devices

Assistive Technology & Communication aids

  • Recommendations and setup of AAC devices (low-tech and high-tech)

  • Customisation of communication aids (visual schedules, communication books)

  • Ongoing training and support for AAC device use.

  • Integration of communication tools into daily routines

Community Based Therapy

  • Home visits for therapy in familiar environments

  • Support in schools and early learning settings

  • Community-based sessions to practice communication in real-world situations

  • Environmental assessments to support communication accessibility

Swallowing Difficulties

  • Assess swallowing and create personalized mealtime management plans for safe eating and drinking.

  • Guidance on appropriate food textures, drink consistencies, and positioning.

  • Provide oro-motor assessment & therapy to strengthen oral muscles and improve swallowing function.

  • Education & training for families and caregivers on safe mealtime practices.

Specialist Offerings

Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding

  • A specialist approach that addresses complex challenges in a child’s eating behaviors.

  • Focuses on the interplay between a child’s sensory experience with food and their ability to eat.

  • Evidence-based, step-by-step method to help children develop positive eating habits and overcome feeding difficulties.

  • Encourages gradual exposure to food in a supportive, non-threatening way to build confidence and skills at mealtimes

Key Word Sign

  • A communication approach that combines manual signs and speech to support understanding and expression.

  • Helps individuals with communication difficulties develop language and interaction skills.

  • Includes training for parents and support workers to use signs effectively in everyday interactions.

  • Encourages a supportive and inclusive environment for communication development.

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