Speech Therapy for Kids near Balmain

Supporting your child to grow their communication skills.

Speech pathology that meets every child where they are

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.

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

Our speech pathology services

From speech and language to communication, voice, feeding and fluency, our speech pathologists work across assessment, diagnosis, treatment and intervention.

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

Individualised speech therapy in an environment built to feel comfortable, friendly and supportive.

Dedicated family advocates

Based in Balmain but finding it hard to get to us? We can bring therapy to you.

We work with you

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

Our areas of focus

Language and Communication

We support children to build the language skills they rely on every day, including vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and both expressive and receptive communication.

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

Through our speech pathology support, children may develop the clear, confident speech that helps them be understood in day-to-day conversations.

Play

Learning comes naturally to children through play. We design our sessions around play-based activities that tap into your child’s interests and strengths, offering a fun, low-pressure and engaging setting where speech, language, communication and confidence develop through meaningful connection.

Stuttering (Fluency)

We support children who stutter to communicate with confidence using evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches. We work with your child and family to develop strategies that support comfortable, confident communication in everyday life.

Social Communication and Relationships

Meaningful connection matters most in the places children spend their time, so we support them to build it at home, school and in the community. Our strengths-based, neuroaffirming approaches help children develop the confidence and skills to recognise and share their emotions, advocate for what they need, and form positive relationships on their own terms.

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

To find out when our next It Takes Two to Talk® program opens for registration, email info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au.

More than Words

Created for parents and caregivers of autistic children or children with social communication differences, the More Than Words program shares specific, research-based strategies that support social communication and play, while helping families connect and enjoy more moments 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®

Learning Language and Loving It® is an evidence-based program created for early childhood educators and professionals working with young children. It offers practical, responsive strategies that nurture language, communication and early literacy through everyday interactions, play and daily 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.

Using video feedback, our PACT-trained therapists help you notice and respond to your child’s unique communication style. As the program unfolds, you’ll gain practical, evidence-based strategies that support communication by drawing on your child’s individual strengths, preferences and needs within your family’s everyday routines and interactions.

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

Does your child find communication difficult?

Whatever your child’s communication journey looks like, our experienced team is here to support you with evidence-based, family-centred care.

Our approach to therapy

Our speech pathologists draw on a broad range of therapy techniques, each tailored to suit you and your child’s needs. Alongside being fully qualified and accredited, our therapists bring extensive training and experience across 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

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

Language Development

We work with children to build the language skills they need for understanding others, expressing themselves and communicating confidently.

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 help children grow the skills and confidence to communicate, connect and take part in ways that suit 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 Balmain?

Absolutely. We work with children from infancy through to 18 years, and that includes toddlers taking their first steps in communication, language and speech. Where you have concerns about your toddler’s communication, stepping in early may make a difference.

What conditions and disabilities do you support?

We recognise that children need support with their communication and language skills for a variety of reasons. Our speech pathologists work with a wide range of disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, global developmental delay, ADHD, social-emotional difficulties, trauma, behavioural differences, and other neurological disorders. 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 does speech pathology usually take?

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?

To make therapy meaningful, our Balmain paediatric speech therapists continually broaden their skills through additional training in many areas. The services and approaches we may draw on 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

How can I fund speech pathology support?

To help the cost of speech pathology support, there are several funding options for therapy worth exploring, 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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The Inner West Paediatrics approach

Dependable support

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

Joined-up care

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

Flexible ways to access therapy

Our team can support your child wherever works best, be it at home, school, childcare or online.

Help your child communicate with speech therapy in Balmain

Communication looks different for every child, and that’s exactly how it should be. Some children need just a little extra support, others have more complex needs, and our experienced speech pathologists are ready for both. By teaming up with your family and building on your child’s strengths, we provide practical, evidence-based support that helps them connect confidently day to day.