Because we recognise that no two children with communication challenges are alike we use wide range of techniques and strategies to help design individualised programs for your child and his/her unique needs. During this phase, we develop essential speech, language, listening, literacy and interaction skills needed for future socialisation and academic success at all stages of a child’s life. We also promote the foundation skills essential for language and learning. Our activities range from toys and games to computer programs and I pads.
1. Areas of Expertise
We have expertise in:
- Building understanding of language as well as developing spoken language, in toddlers through to teenagers
- Promoting and extending the types of play children engage in, as well as promoting language in play
- Developing pragmatic language skills for interaction and conversation
- Developing phonological awareness (preliteracy ) skills that children need to develop a solid foundation for good reading
- Promoting reading skills, from decoding through to comprehension in school aged children
- The PROMPT technique, for children with articulation problems, including dyspraxia and oral motor difficulties
- Parent and carer education and training
- Introducing and using visual communication systems such as Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Sign language (AUSLAN)
- Using technology such as I Pads and computer programs
2. Therapy Programs
Therapy Programs
We offer therapy programs for children with:
- Hearing Loss: mild to profound hearing loss & children with hearing aids and/or cochlear implants
- Stuttering/DysFluency
- Auditory Processing Difficulties
- Developmental Delays
- Down syndrome
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Literacy Difficulties
3. Sessions
We offer
- 45 and 60 minute sessions (inclusive of parental guidance and consultation)
- Clinic, home, kinder and school based sessions
We provide therapy material and activities for home practice.