Speech pathology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of speech, language and communication, voice, and fluency disorders.
Speech Pathology can help with a wide range of issues, including disordered or delayed language development, difficulty speaking clearly, stuttering and difficulty understanding or using language.
Improve speech clarity, enhance language skills, increase fluency, enhance social communication and boost self-confidence
Our Speech Therapists use a wide range of personally tailored therapy techniques to best suit your needs. As well as being fully qualified and accredited, our therapists have extensive training.
Speech pathology support to help your child build communication skills key to meaningful social interactions and relationships.
Book an appointment arrow_forward
Every child and young person deserves the chance to communicate with confidence - to express themselves, connect with others, and be understood.
Every child and young person deserves the chance to communicate with confidence - to express themselves, connect with others, and be understood.
At Inner West Paediatrics, our speech pathologists support children from preschoolers to teens to develop their communication, language, and social interaction skills. Some children just need a little extra help to keep up with learning or friendships, while others may have developmental delays, disabilities, or be neurodivergent. Whatever your child’s needs, we’re here to help.
Our experienced team works with children and adolescents with a wide range of communication profiles and diagnoses, including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, social-emotional differences, trauma, and behavioural differences.
We focus on each child’s strengths and goals - helping them build skills for learning, friendships, and everyday communication so they can participate fully at home, at school, and in the community.
Parking
On-street, paid parking is available on Norton Street and surrounds.
Accessibility
Our practice is located on level 1 with easy lift access.
Cafe
Monte Cafe is conveniently located below the practice to stay caffeinated while your child is in therapy.
Public Park
A public park and playground area is located just metres from the practice to keep your other young ones entertained.
Each therapy session is different and tailored to your child’s individual needs. Your therapist will first speak with you or the important people in the child's life to discuss their priorities, strengths and support needs. Based on this information, a tailored plan will be developed which may include standardised and non-standardised assessment, observations across natural settings, collaborating with other professionals already involved with the child and all will be summarised in a report with recommendations provided.
Following this assessment process, the therapist and family will identify and document goals that are meaningful to them, and will guide therapy.
A single speech pathology session will last approx. 70 minutes, including a session summary and email to the family.
Not at all. We welcome referrals from health and education professionals, but no referral is needed to see our therapists. Simply contact us to book an appointment. If you are eligible for a Medicare rebate then you should speak with your General Practitioner regarding a referral to support this.
Speech Pathology can help with a wide range of issues, including difficulty speaking clearly, stuttering, difficulty understanding or using language and difficulty with social communication.
To accurately assess your child’s need for speech pathology, our team will organise an initial assessment with your child and their family before progressing.
The cost of our speech pathology sessions are billed in line with the current rates set out by the NDIS at $193.99 per hour. Please contact our helpful team for a complete price guide including other services provided at Inner West Paediatrics.
Wait times fluctuate throughout the year but we do our best to work with you and your families' individual situations to find suitable availability. Additionally, we offer Telehealth therapy and Group sessions with alternative availability options. Give our team a call for more information.
Ready to get started? We’re here to help you take the next step.
Simply fill out the form, and our team will get back to you within one business day to discuss your child’s therapy options or schedule your initial consultation.
Level 1, 256 Norton Street
Leichhardt NSW 2040
Speech Pathology can help with a wide range of issues, including disordered or delayed language development, difficulty speaking clearly, stuttering, difficulty understanding or using language and difficulty with social communication.
Speech pathology also supports non-speaking individuals to access language and communication using AAC systems.
Improve speech clarity
Speech pathology can help your child speak more clearly and be understood more easily by others.
Enhance language skills and access total communication
Speech pathology can help your child improve their language skills, such as vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. Language skills are not always spoken, and it is important that not-speaking individuals have access to a language system that works for them. Speech pathology can help with this by supporting trials of different AAC devices to find the right fit.
Increase fluency
Speech pathology can help your child overcome stuttering or other fluency disorders.
Enhance social communication
Speech pathology can help your child improve their ability to understand and use nonverbal communication, such as facial expressions and body language.
Boost self-confidence
Speech pathology can help your child feel more confident in their ability to communicate effectively, which can have a positive impact on their overall self-esteem.
Our Speech Pathologists have experience using a wide range of therapy techniques and tailor their approach to best suit your needs. As well as being fully qualified and accredited, our therapists have extensive training and experience in the following:
Want to know more about how our services can help meet your child’s needs?
