You may be wondering: what does a speech therapist do? Speech therapists, also known as speech pathologists, help your child to develop their social and communication skills. Speech therapy sessions can be held at home, in educational settings, on the phone or online, in the community or at our Marrickville centre. Goals can include helping your child understand and use words, follow instructions and express themselves better when interacting with others.
Speech therapists can also work with you and other carers on your child’s feeding and swallowing during mealtimes. They can introduce alternative communication methods like sign language, visuals, or technology to support children with communicating in ways that suit their strengths and abilities. Speech therapists suggest strategies and activities that make learning and communicating in daily routines engaging and fun. Your therapist will use your child’s interests to encourage them during play-based sessions.
NDIS paediatric speech therapy Inner West Sydney
Plumtree is more than a clinic: our family-centred approach is the gold standard in early childhood intervention. Most of a child’s learning happens with their family and carers between therapy sessions. That’s why we actively work with parents during sessions. You will learn strategies to use in your child’s natural environment at home, school, or in the community to achieve your goals.
Here’s what our speech therapists say about their work and how they can support your child:
Learn more and contact us about paediatric speech therapy for your child.
