Speech Therapy for Kids near Camperdown

Building your child’s communication skills.

Speech pathology that meets every child where they are

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.

Our Camperdown 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.

Ways we support your child’s communication

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

We partner with you and your child on a broad range of areas too, from speech sounds, reading and writing to eating, play, self-advocacy, and taking part in social life. Here’s what our speech pathology support may 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

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

We work with you

Through our online speech therapy service, children anywhere in Australia can connect with our team.

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

Access to communication belongs to everyone. Where AAC may make a difference, our speech pathologists guide children and young people through Augmentative and Alternative Communication in a way that suits them, teaming up with families at every step to assess, trial and put the right system in place around each child’s strengths, preferences and needs.

Reading and Writing

Strong literacy opens doors, so we support children to grow the reading, writing, spelling and phonological awareness skills they draw on for learning and daily life. Where suitable, we may also collaborate with your child’s school team to reinforce their literacy development at home and at school.

Speech Sounds

We support children to build clear, confident speech, making it easier for them to be understood in everyday 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)

For children who stutter, we draw on evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches to support confident communication. We partner with your child and their family to shape strategies that encourage comfortable, self-assured communication in day-to-day 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

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

More than Words

The More Than Words program supports parents and caregivers of autistic children or children with social communication differences. Through it, they learn specific, research-based strategies to nurture their child’s social communication and play skills, all while building connection and sharing 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®

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.

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

Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)

At its core, PACT puts parents in the driving seat of an evidence-based therapy program suited to autistic children aged 2–11 and children with social communication differences. Along the way, parents and caregivers come to understand their child’s communication style more fully and strengthen daily interactions using responsive, enjoyable strategies that foster 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.

Contact info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to find out when registrations open for our next PACT program.

Is communication a challenge for your child?

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

Every child is different, so our speech pathologists personalise a wide range of therapy techniques to suit you and your child. As well as being fully qualified and accredited, our therapists have 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

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

Language Development

We support children to build the language skills they need to understand others, express themselves and communicate with confidence.

Fluency

Using evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches, we support children who stutter or experience other fluency differences to communicate with 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
By supporting your child’s communication in ways that work for them, speech pathology can help build confidence, foster meaningful connections and encourage participation in everyday life.

Your speech therapy questions, answered

What is speech pathology?

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

What can a speech pathologist help with?

Supporting children to communicate in ways that work for them sits at the heart of speech pathology. Speech pathologists assess and deliver evidence-based support across speech, language, communication, voice, fluency, literacy, feeding and swallowing, giving children the confidence to join in everyday life.

Can you support toddlers with speech therapy in Camperdown?

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?

There are many reasons a child might need support with communication and language, and we recognise every one of them. 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, as well as supporting children with articulation and stuttering difficulties.

Can speech pathology help my child's learning?

Yes. Learning rests on strong communication skills, and when appropriate, our speech-language pathologists work hand in hand with teachers and educators to support your child’s progress both inside and outside the classroom.

What length of time will my child need speech pathology?

Every child is different. Our dedicated team reviews your child’s progress regularly and adjusts therapy plans in collaboration with you, as they grow and develop, so that support may always reflect where they are right now.

Which speech and occupational therapies do you offer?

In Camperdown, our paediatric speech therapists bring a high level of skill and ongoing training across many areas to make therapy meaningful. Among the services and approaches we may offer are:

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?

There are several funding options for therapy that may help cover the cost of speech pathology support, including 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

Dependable support

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

Care under one roof

Having a variety of services in the one place means we can support your child across many different areas of need.

Therapy that fits your life

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

Speech therapy in Camperdown to support your child's communication

Your child’s way of communicating is unique to them. Whether they’re after a small amount of extra support or navigating more complex needs, help is close at hand with our experienced speech pathologists. We start with your child’s strengths and, working closely with your family, deliver practical, evidence-based support that builds everyday communication confidence.