Speech Therapy for Kids near Lilyfield

Building your child’s communication skills.

Communication support shaped around your child

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 Lilyfield 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

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

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

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

Dedicated family advocates

If you’re in Lilyfield, but can’t come to us, we can come 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

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

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 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

Parents and caregivers of autistic children, or children with social communication differences, are at the centre of the More Than Words program. It offers specific, research-based strategies to support your child’s social communication and play skills, all while strengthening your connection and adding more fun to your time 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®

Learning Language and Loving It® is an evidence-based program for the educators and professionals who work with young children every day. Through it, they gain practical, responsive strategies to encourage language, communication and early literacy within the natural flow of 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.

Our PACT-trained therapists use video feedback to help you recognise and respond to your child’s unique communication style. Throughout the program, you’ll learn practical, evidence-based strategies to support communication by building on your child’s individual strengths, preferences and needs within everyday family routines and interactions.

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

Does your child find communication difficult?

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

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

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

Language Development

We help children develop the language skills that let them 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 help children grow the skills and confidence to communicate, connect and take part in ways that suit 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?

At its core, speech pathology involves the assessment, diagnosis and management of speech, language, voice and fluency disorders, along with their possible prevention.

What areas can a speech pathologist support?

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 Lilyfield?

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?

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.

Will speech pathology support my child at school?

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.

How long will my child be in speech pathology?

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.

What speech and occupational therapy approaches do you provide?

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

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.

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 difference

Reliable support

We’ve walked alongside over 5,000 children and families since 2015, drawing on that experience in every session.

Multidisciplinary care

With a range of services under one roof, we can support your child across multiple 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 Lilyfield to support your child's communication

There’s no single way to communicate, and every child finds their own. Whatever that looks like for your child, from a little extra support to more complex needs, our experienced speech pathologists are here for you. Together with your family, we’ll draw on what your child does well and offer practical, evidence-based support so they may face everyday life with communication confidence.