Speech sounds are a common concern as they are usually noticeable by others. Difficulty producing the correct sounds e.g. ‘th’ instead of ‘s’ or ‘w’ instead  ‘r’ can affect clear speech as well as confidence in both children and adults. Our speech pathologists can assess and work on establishing or correcting speech sounds through the use of evidenced based techniques.

Language skills can be either receptive (how you understand information you hear) and expressive (how you express your needs and wants to others). These skills are so important in everyday interactions and are the building blocks for initiating and maintaining conversations.

Our speech pathologists work to promote positive social interactions. A skill essential for people across the lifespan, but in particular for children who are learning to make friends, respond to social ques appropriately and produce positive social responses in different environments.

Stuttering can affect a child’s ability to effectively express their needs and wants. A stutter is characterised by interruptions to speech , hesitation, repetition of sounds and words or prolonged sounds. Our speech pathologists use evidence based techniques to help a child become aware of the stutter and correct it before they vocalise.

Our speech pathologists can assist in feeding and swallowing by improving the strength of the muscles in the mouth, help with tongue movement, food aversions, learning to breathe while sucking and swallowing and mealtime management.

Intervention for voice related difficulties like hoarseness, establishing healthy vocal habits and eliminating harmful ones as well as vocal healing following surgery.