Speech Therapy Services

A speech and language therapist helps children who have trouble with talking, understanding, or communicating. They assess and treat areas like speech sounds (how clearly a child speaks), language (understanding words and sentences, and using them to express thoughts), stuttering (when speech gets stuck or repeated), voice (if it sounds hoarse or strained), and social communication (how a child uses language to interact with others). They also help with feeding and swallowing difficulties and support children with developmental delays or conditions like autism to communicate in the best way for them.

LISTENING - AUDITORY PROCESSING

- Auditory processing is how your brain interprets sounds. - Ears act as microphones, while the brain organizes and understands these sounds. - In noisy environments, the brain focuses on specific voices, filtering out background noise. - Children withitory Processing Disorder (APD) may often ask "huh?" or struggle with instructions, even with normal hearing. - It's important to conduct a hearing test to rule out hearing issues before evaluating processing difficulties.

APRAXIA AND MOTOR PLANNING DIFFICULTIES

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Verbal apraxia, or childhood apraxia of speech, occurs when a child knows what to say but struggles to coordinate mouth movements for speech. It’s not due to weak muscles, but rather planning issues. A speech therapist assesses mouth movements and uses engaging exercises to teach correct speech. With consistent practice, the therapist aids the child in speaking more clearly and confidently.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES

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We assist children with articulation difficulties in pronouncing sounds (like r, l, s) and those with phonological process delays (e.g., saying “tat” for “cat”). Through engaging activities and gentle guidance, we enhance their clarity and confidence.

Additionally, we support children with language learning disabilities, helping them improve their understanding, expression, vocabulary, and grammar through personalized, evidence-based therapy sessions filled with warmth and creativity.

FEEDING DIFFICULTIES

Feeding difficulties in babies and children occur when they struggle to eat or drink safely and comfortably. This can include problems like refusing food, choking, coughing, taking a very long time to eat, or being very picky with textures. A speech therapist can assess the child’s oral and swallowing skills and by giving fun, gentle exercises and strategies to make eating easier and safer. They also guide parents on how to introduce foods, improve feeding routines, and make mealtimes more relaxed and positive.

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Our speech therapy for children with disabilities emphasizes meaningful communication tailored to each child's strengths and challenges. We utilize evidence-based, family-centered methods, including the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk program, empowering parents to enhance their child's through daily interactions.

In some cases, we may recommend Tiny Handz, a fun signing system that aids self-expression and builds confidence. Together, these strategies foster language development and joyful communication.

NEURO DIVERSE - ADHD, AUTISM, DYSLEXIA

We embrace neurodiversity, recognizing each mind learns and communicates uniquely. Our therapy for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodiverse profiles like autism emphasizes practical strategies that leverage personal strengths.

Through personalised tailored sessions, we enhance attention, organization, reading, and self-expression, empowering each individual to thrive confidently in their authentic voice.

ADULT REHABILITATION

Recovering from a stroke or head injury can be challenging, but we're here to support you along the way. Our adult speech therapy sessions are calm, personalized, and focused on your individual needs, including speech clarity, language, memory, and safe swallowing skills. We take a whole-person approach, using evidence-based techniques to help you rebuild communication skills, confidence and connections with what matters most.

VOICE THERAPY

Voice therapy assists those with voice challenges like hoarseness, strain, or weakness due to misuse, overuse, or medical issues affecting the vocal cords. We start with a detailed assessment to identify the underlying factors affecting your voice. Therapy involves gentle exercises aimed at enhancing breath support, vocal cord function, and healthy voice habits, helping you to find a clearer and more confident voice for daily or professional use.