Speech Therapy for Kids near Annandale

Developing your child’s communication skills.

Speech pathology for every child

We see communication as a fundamental right for every child. Whatever your child’s starting point, whether they need a little extra support, have developmental differences or disabilities, or experience the world in a neurodivergent way, we’re here to help them share their voice.

At Inner West Paediatrics, our speech pathologists in Annandale use evidence-based therapy interventions to help children achieve personalised speech, communication, and literacy goals.

What our speech pathology services offer

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

One-on-one speech therapy shaped around your child, in a welcoming space where they feel at ease.

Dedicated family advocates

Can’t make it in to see us? If you’re in Annandale, we’ll 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

Guiding your child as they develop their grasp of language, spanning vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and their ability to understand and express themselves.

AAC Assessment and Intervention

Access to communication matters for everyone. Our speech pathologists guide children and young people to explore and use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) when it may help them express themselves, collaborating closely with families to assess, trial and set up AAC systems that reflect each child’s strengths, preferences and communication needs.

Reading and Writing

We help children build the literacy skills that underpin learning and daily life, from reading and writing to spelling and phonological awareness. Where it makes sense, we may also join forces with your child’s school team so their literacy development is supported both at home and in 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)

Using evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches, we support children who stutter to find confidence in their communication. Together with your child and family, we build strategies that make everyday communication feel more comfortable and assured.

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 created for parents of children aged 0 to 5 who have been identified with a language delay. Within a small group, parents pick up practical strategies to nurture their child’s language naturally across the everyday moments they share.

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

Get in touch at info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to hear when registrations open for our next It Takes Two to Talk® program.

More than Words

The More Than Words program is for parents and caregivers of autistic children or children with social communication differences. Parents and caregivers learn specific, research-based strategies to support their child’s social communication and play skills, while also connecting and having more fun 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.

Contact info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to speak about a bespoke package for your education setting using the Learning Language and Loving It® program.

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.

Through video feedback, our PACT-trained therapists support you to tune into your child’s unique communication style and respond to it with confidence. Over the course of the program, you’ll learn practical, evidence-based strategies that nurture communication by working with your child’s individual strengths, preferences and needs across your daily family routines and interactions.

Email us at info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to learn when registrations open for the next PACT program.

Finding communication tricky for your child?

Whatever shape your child’s communication journey takes, you’ll find an experienced team ready to support you with evidence-based, family-centred care.

Techniques behind our therapy

Our speech pathologists use a wide range of therapy techniques personally tailored to suit you and your child’s needs. To give you the best support possible, our therapists are not only fully qualified and accredited but have 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

The ways speech pathology supports your child

Speech clarity

Through our support, children may work towards clearer, more confident speech that helps them be understood in everyday conversations.

Language Development

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

Fluency

We help children who stutter or experience other fluency differences to find confidence in their communication, guided by evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches.

Social communication

We work with children to build the confidence and skills they need to communicate, connect and join in, in ways that feel right 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.

Common speech therapy questions

What does speech pathology involve?

At its core, speech pathology involves the assessment, diagnosis and management of speech, language, voice and fluency disorders, along with their possible prevention.

Where can a speech pathologist make a difference?

Speech pathology supports children to communicate in the ways that suit them best. Speech pathologists assess and offer evidence-based support across speech, language, communication, voice, fluency, literacy, feeding and swallowing, so children may take part in everyday life with greater confidence.

Is toddler speech therapy available in Annandale?

Yes, we do. From infancy through to 18 years, we support children at every stage, including toddlers developing their early communication, language and speech skills. If your toddler’s communication is something you’re wondering about, early intervention may help.

Which conditions and disabilities do you work with?

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.

Will speech pathology support my child at school?

Yes. Strong communication skills are foundational to learning. When appropriate, our speech-language pathologists work closely with teachers and educators to support your child’s progress both in and out of the classroom.

How long will my child be in 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?

Highly skilled and always building on their training, our paediatric speech therapists in Annandale draw on a wide 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

What funding options can I access?

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:

And more!

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

Dependable support

We’ve supported over 5,000 children and families since 2015, and we bring that experience to every session.

Multidisciplinary care

Because we offer a range of services under one roof, your child can be supported across multiple areas of need.

Therapy that fits your life

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

Help your child communicate with speech therapy in Annandale

There’s no single way to communicate, and every child finds their own. Whatever that looks like for your child, from a little extra support to more complex needs, our experienced speech pathologists are here for you. Together with your family, we’ll draw on what your child does well and offer practical, evidence-based support so they may face everyday life with communication confidence.