Speech Therapy for Kids near Camperdown

Supporting your child to grow their communication skills.

Speech pathology that meets every child where they are

No two children communicate in quite the same way, and that’s something we celebrate. Because communication is a human right, we help each child connect on their own terms, whether they’re after a little extra support, navigating developmental differences or disabilities, or are neurodivergent.

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.

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

For families in Camperdown who can’t travel to our clinic, we’re happy to come to you instead.

We work with you

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

The areas we focus on

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 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

Reading, writing, spelling and phonological awareness all form part of the literacy skills we support children to develop for learning and everyday life. When appropriate, we may partner with your child’s school team so progress carries 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)

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 support children to build meaningful connections in the places that matter most to them and their families, including at home, school and in the community. Using strengths-based, neuroaffirming approaches, we help children develop the skills and confidence to understand and express their emotions, advocate for their needs, and build positive relationships in ways that work for 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

Contact info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to find out when registrations open for our next It Takes Two to Talk® program.

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®

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)

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.

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.

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 therapy techniques

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

Supporting your child through speech pathology

Speech clarity

Our speech pathologists help children build clear, confident speech, making it easier for them to 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

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 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
By meeting your child’s communication needs in ways that work for them, speech pathology may help build confidence, foster genuine connections and support their participation in daily life.

Common speech therapy questions

What is speech pathology all about?

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

What areas can a speech pathologist support?

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.

Is toddler speech therapy available in Camperdown?

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 can you support?

Children come to us needing communication and language support for many different reasons. Our speech pathologists have experience across a wide range of disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, global developmental delay, ADHD, social-emotional difficulties, trauma, behavioural differences and other neurological disorders, along with articulation and stuttering difficulties.

Can speech pathology support my child's education?

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 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.

What speech and occupational therapies do you provide?

To make therapy meaningful, our Camperdown 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

What funding options can I access?

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.

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

Support you may rely on

Since 2015, we’ve supported more than 5,000 children and families, and that experience shapes every session we run.

Care across disciplines

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

Therapy delivered your way

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

Support your child's communication with speech therapy in Camperdown

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.