Speech Therapy for Kids near Leichhardt

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.

Every child who comes to Inner West Paediatrics works towards their own set of speech, communication and literacy goals, with our Leichhardt speech pathologists using evidence-based therapy to support the journey.

Our speech pathology services

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and intervention across speech, language, communication, voice, feeding and fluency all sit within our speech pathologists’ scope of practice.

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

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

We work with you

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

Our areas of focus

Language and Communication

Supporting your child to grow how they understand and use language, from vocabulary and grammar to comprehension and their expressive and receptive language skills.

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

Our speech pathology services support children to develop clear, confident speech so they can be understood more easily in everyday 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

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

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

Get in touch at info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to hear 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.

Email us at info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to talk through a bespoke package for your education setting built around the Learning Language and Loving It® program.

Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)

Led by parents with guidance from our team, PACT is an evidence-based therapy program for autistic children aged 2–11 and children with social communication differences. It helps parents and caregivers gain a deeper understanding of their child’s communication style and enrich everyday interactions through responsive, enjoyable strategies that grow 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.

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

Finding communication tricky for your child?

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

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 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
When your child’s communication is supported in ways that suit them, speech pathology may help nurture confidence, build meaningful connections and encourage them to take part in everyday life.

Your speech therapy questions, answered

What does speech pathology involve?

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

What does a speech pathologist support?

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.

Do you provide speech therapy for toddlers in Leichhardt?

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 kinds of conditions and disabilities do 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.

How can speech pathology support my child's education?

Yes. Communication skills lay the groundwork for learning, so where appropriate, our speech-language pathologists partner closely with teachers and educators to support your child’s progress both in and beyond 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?

In Leichhardt, 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

Which funding options are available?

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:

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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

Reliable support

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

Care across disciplines

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

Flexible therapy delivery

Whether your child needs support at home, school, childcare, or online, our team is here to help.

Support your child's communication with speech therapy in Leichhardt

Every child communicates in their own way. Whether your child needs a little extra support or has more complex communication needs, our experienced speech pathologists are here to help. We’ll work alongside your family to build on your child’s strengths and provide practical, evidence-based support that helps them communicate with confidence in everyday life.