Speech Therapy for Kids near Rozelle

Nurturing the way your child communicates.

Communication support shaped around your child

Every child has the right to be heard. Our team supports children to find and use the communication style that suits them, from those needing a gentle bit of extra support to those with developmental differences, disabilities or neurodivergence.

Our Rozelle speech pathologists at Inner West Paediatrics build therapy around what each child needs, pairing evidence-based methods with goals set for their speech, communication and literacy.

Speech pathology support at Inner West Paediatrics

Our speech pathologists focus on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and intervention of speech, language, communication, voice, feeding, and fluency disorders.

Together with you and your child, we also work through challenges connected to speech sounds, reading, writing, eating, play, self-advocacy, and social participation and inclusion. The speech pathology services we offer include:

In-person speech therapy

Personalised speech therapy services in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Dedicated family advocates

If you’re in Rozelle, but can’t come to us, we can come to you.

We work with you

Our online speech therapy service is designed to bring support within reach of children right across Australia.

Where our support is focused

Language and Communication

Helping your child develop their understanding and use of language, including vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and expressive communication and receptive language skills.

AAC Assessment and Intervention

Communication should be within everyone’s reach. For children and young people who may benefit, we introduce and support the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), working alongside families to assess, trial and implement systems built around each child’s individual strengths, preferences and needs.

Reading and Writing

We support children to develop the literacy skills they need for learning and everyday life, including reading, writing, spelling and phonological awareness. When appropriate, we can also work alongside your child’s school team to support their literacy development across home and the classroom.

Speech Sounds

Our speech pathology services support children to develop clear, confident speech so they can be understood more easily in everyday conversations.

Play

Play is at the heart of how children learn. Our therapy sessions use play-based activities that build on your child’s interests and strengths, creating a fun, engaging and low-pressure environment where they can develop speech, language, communication and confidence through meaningful interactions.

Stuttering (Fluency)

Our support for children who stutter centres on evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches that build communication confidence. Working alongside your child and family, we develop practical strategies for comfortable, confident communication in everyday settings.

Social Communication and Relationships

We help children form meaningful connections in the settings that matter most to them and their families, whether at home, at school or out in the community. Through strengths-based, neuroaffirming approaches, we support them to grow the skills and confidence to understand and express their emotions, speak up for their needs, and build positive relationships in ways that suit them.

Hanen Programs

It Takes Two to Talk®

The It Takes Two to Talk® program is designed for parents of children from 0 to 5 years who have been identified as having a language delay. In a small group setting, parents learn practical strategies to help their children develop language naturally throughout their day together.

The program teaches you how to:

Recognise your child’s stage and style of communication to identify goals and meaningful next steps
Identify what motivates your child to communicate
Use the strategies to encourage interaction and build communication confidence
Adjust everyday routines to help your child take turns back and forth in interactions
Support your child’s understanding and use of language through responsive communication strategies
Use play and book sharing to foster communication, interaction and language development

Email us at info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to learn when registrations open for the next It Takes Two to Talk® program.

More than Words

Parents and caregivers of autistic children, or children with social communication differences, are at the centre of the More Than Words program. It offers specific, research-based strategies to support your child’s social communication and play skills, all while strengthening your connection and adding more fun to your time together.

‍Through the program, you will learn:

What motivates your child to communicate
How to use your knowledge about your child to set appropriate and realistic goals
How to make interactions with your child last longer
Tips for using pictures and print to help your child’s understanding
Strategies for how to talk so that your child understands you
Strategies for providing new play opportunities for your child

Contact info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to find out when registrations open for our next More Than Words group program.

Learning Language and Loving It®

Designed for early childhood educators and professionals who support young children, Learning Language and Loving It® is an evidence-based program packed with practical, responsive strategies to build language, communication and early literacy across everyday interactions, play and routines.Throughout the program, you’ll learn how to:

Recognise each child’s stage and style of communication.
Create everyday opportunities that encourage language learning and participation.
Use responsive interaction strategies to support communication and extend conversations.
Adapt the learning environment and daily routines to promote communication.
Support children’s social communication and interactions with their peers.
Build language and early literacy skills through play, shared book reading and everyday experiences.

To arrange a bespoke Learning Language and Loving It® package for your education setting, email info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au.

Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)

For autistic children aged 2–11 and children with social communication differences, PACT offers an evidence-based, parent-mediated approach to therapy. It guides parents and caregivers to read their child’s communication style more closely and build on everyday interactions with responsive, enjoyable strategies that deepen connection and engagement.

Our PACT-trained therapists draw on video feedback so you may better recognise and respond to the way your child communicates. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical, evidence-based strategies that build on your child’s own strengths, preferences and needs, woven naturally into everyday family routines and interactions.

Get in touch at info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to hear when registrations open for our next PACT program.

Does your child find communication difficult?

Every child’s communication journey is different, and wherever yours leads, our experienced team is here with evidence-based, family-centred care.

Our approach to therapy

To suit you and your child’s needs, our speech pathologists tailor a wide variety of therapy techniques to each family. Our therapists are fully qualified and accredited, with extensive training and experience in the following:

- Hanen Programs® (It Takes Two to Talk, More Than Words, Target Word, Talkability, Learning Language and Loving It)
- Key Word Sign
- SOS Feeding Approach
- The Lidcombe Program
- DIR Floortime Principles
- Learn to Play approach
- Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)
- Responsive Feeding Approach
- Sounds~Write
- Meaningful Speech for Gestalt Language Processors
- Occupational Performance Coaching
- High and Low Tech AAC implementation
- DTTC and ReST

Supporting your child through speech pathology

Speech clarity

Our speech pathologists support children to develop clear, confident speech so they can be understood more easily in everyday conversations.

Language Development

We help children develop the language skills that let them understand others, express themselves and communicate with confidence.

Fluency

For children who stutter or have other differences in fluency, we draw on evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches to build communication confidence.

Social communication

We support children to build the skills and confidence to communicate, connect and participate in ways that work for them.

Self-confidence and self-advocacy
Speech pathology supports your child’s communication on their own terms, and in doing so may help grow confidence, strengthen meaningful connections and open the door to fuller participation in everyday life.

Speech therapy FAQs answered

What is speech pathology?

Speech pathology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, management, and possible prevention of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.

Where can a speech pathologist make a difference?

Speech pathologists support children to communicate on their own terms, providing assessment and evidence-based support for speech, language, communication, voice, fluency, literacy, feeding and swallowing, all of which helps children participate more confidently in daily life.

Do you offer toddler speech therapy in Rozelle?

Yes. Our support spans children from infancy right through to 18 years, toddlers included, as they build their early communication, language and speech skills. If something about your toddler’s communication is on your mind, early intervention may make a meaningful impact.

What conditions and disabilities can you support?

We know children may need support with their communication and language skills for all sorts of reasons. Our speech pathologists work across a broad range of disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, global developmental delay, ADHD, social-emotional difficulties, trauma, behavioural differences and other neurological disorders, and we also support children with articulation and stuttering difficulties.

How can speech pathology support my child's education?

Yes. Since strong communication underpins learning, our speech-language pathologists can, where suitable, collaborate with teachers and educators to support your child’s progress at school and at home.

How long will my child need speech pathology?

No two children are the same. Our dedicated team keeps a close eye on your child’s progress and adjusts their therapy plan together with you as they grow, so the support they receive may always match where they are at that moment.

Which speech and occupational therapies do you offer?

Our paediatric speech therapists in Rozelle are highly skilled and pursue additional training across a range of areas to provide meaningful therapy. Some of the services and approaches we may offer include:

Hanen Programs® (It Takes Two to Talk, More Than Words, Target Word, Talkability, Learning Language and Loving It)
DIR Floortime Principles
Learn to Play approach
Key Word Sign
Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)
SOS Feeding Approach
Responsive Feeding Approach
The Lidcombe Program
Sounds~Write
Meaningful Speech for Gestalt Language Processors
Occupational Performance Coaching
High and Low Tech AAC assessment, trial and intervention
Handwriting Without Tears programs
Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP Approach)
Toileting interventions
Zones of Regulation
Alert Program
Regulation and sensory supports

Which funding options are available?

A number of funding options for therapy may help the cost of speech pathology support, including the NDIS, Medicare and private health insurance.

What areas do you service?

We service areas around:

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Other ways we can help your child

Occupational Therapy

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Speech Pathology

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Feeding Therapy

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Group Programs

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Orofacial Therapy

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Key Worker Service

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Allied Health Assistants

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Support Work

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Why families choose Inner West Paediatrics

Support you can count on

We’ve walked alongside over 5,000 children and families since 2015, drawing on that experience in every session.

Multidisciplinary care

With a range of services under one roof, we can support your child across multiple areas of need.

Flexible ways to access therapy

At home, at school, in childcare or online, our team is here to support your child in the setting that suits them.

Give your child's communication a boost with speech therapy in Rozelle

Every child communicates in their own way. Whether your child needs a little extra support or has more complex communication needs, our experienced speech pathologists are here to help. We’ll work alongside your family to build on your child’s strengths and provide practical, evidence-based support that helps them communicate with confidence in everyday life.