Speech Therapy for Kids near Glebe

Developing your child’s communication skills.

Every child deserves a voice

Communication is a human right. That’s why we support every child to communicate in ways that work for them, whether they need a little extra support, have developmental differences or disabilities, or are neurodivergent.

Our Glebe 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.

What our speech pathology services offer

Our team assesses, diagnoses and provides treatment and intervention for a range of areas, including speech, language, communication, voice, feeding and fluency.

We also work with you and your child to address challenges relating to speech sounds, reading, writing, eating, play, self-advocacy, and social participation and inclusion. Our speech pathology services include:

In-person speech therapy

Speech therapy tailored to your child, delivered in a warm and supportive setting.

Dedicated family advocates

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

We work with you

Wherever your child is in Australia, our online speech therapy service aims to make care easier to access.

Areas we can support your child with

Language and Communication

Helping your child develop their understanding and use of language, including vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and expressive communication and receptive language skills.

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

Children learn best through play, which is why our sessions are built around play-based activities shaped by your child’s interests and strengths. The result is a fun, engaging and low-pressure space where speech, language, communication and confidence may grow through meaningful interactions.

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 supports parents of children aged 0 to 5 who have been identified as having a language delay. In a small, supportive group, parents learn practical ways to weave language development into the natural rhythm of 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

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

Email us at info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to learn when registrations open for the next More Than Words group program.

Learning Language and Loving It®

Learning Language and Loving It® is an evidence-based program for early childhood educators and professionals who support young children. The program provides practical, responsive strategies to foster language, communication and early literacy through 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.

Get in touch at info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to discuss a bespoke Learning Language and Loving It® package tailored to your education setting.

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.

Our PACT-trained therapists draw on video feedback so you may better recognise and respond to the way your child communicates. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical, evidence-based strategies that build on your child’s own strengths, preferences and needs, woven naturally into everyday family routines and interactions.

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

Is your child finding communication challenging?

No matter where your child is on their communication journey, our experienced team is here to walk alongside you with evidence-based, family-centred care.

Our therapy techniques

To suit you and your child’s needs, our speech pathologists tailor a wide variety of therapy techniques to each family. Our therapists are fully qualified and accredited, with 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

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

We support children who stutter or experience other differences in fluency to communicate with confidence using evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches.

Social communication

Our support helps children develop the confidence and skills to communicate, connect and participate on their own terms.

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.

Your speech therapy questions, answered

What is speech pathology all about?

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

What can a speech pathologist help with?

Speech pathology supports children to communicate in ways that work for them. Speech pathologists assess and provide evidence-based support for speech, language, communication, voice, fluency, literacy, feeding and swallowing, helping children participate more confidently in everyday life.

Can you support toddlers with speech therapy in Glebe?

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.

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.

Will speech pathology support my child at school?

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?

Each child follows their own path. Our dedicated team reviews progress regularly and, in partnership with you, shapes therapy plans around your child’s growth and development, so support may always reflect where they are right now.

Which speech and occupational therapies do you offer?

Highly skilled and always building on their training, our paediatric speech therapists in Glebe 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

How can I fund speech pathology support?

Several funding options for therapy may go towards the cost of speech pathology support, among them 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 difference

Dependable support

With more than 5,000 children and families supported since 2015, we bring years of experience to each and every session.

Multidisciplinary care

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

Flexible therapy delivery

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

Speech therapy in Glebe to support your child's communication

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.