Speech Therapy for Kids near Stanmore

Developing your child’s communication skills.

Speech pathology for every child

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.

At Inner West Paediatrics, our speech pathologists in Stanmore use evidence-based therapy interventions to help children achieve personalised speech, communication, and literacy goals.

Ways we support your child’s communication

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 Stanmore, but can’t come to us, we can 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.

Where our support is focused

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

Everyone deserves access to communication. We support children and young people to explore and use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) when it can help them communicate more effectively. Our speech pathologists work closely with families to assess, trial and implement AAC systems that meet each child’s individual strengths, preferences and communication 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

Play is at the heart of how children learn. Our therapy sessions use play-based activities that build on your child’s interests and strengths, creating a fun, engaging and low-pressure environment where they can develop speech, language, communication and confidence through meaningful interactions.

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 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 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

Get in touch at info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to hear when registrations open for our 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

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 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.

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)

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.

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.

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

How speech pathology may support your child

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 work with children to build the language skills they need for understanding others, expressing themselves and communicating confidently.

Fluency

We help children who stutter or experience other fluency differences to find confidence in their communication, guided by evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches.

Social communication

We support children to build the skills and confidence to communicate, connect and participate in ways that work 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.

Answering your speech therapy questions

What exactly is speech pathology?

Speech pathology is concerned with assessing, diagnosing, managing and, where possible, preventing disorders of speech, language, voice and fluency.

Where can a speech pathologist make a difference?

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.

Is toddler speech therapy available in Stanmore?

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.

Which conditions and disabilities do you work with?

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. 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?

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 types of speech and occupational therapy do you offer?

In Stanmore, 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?

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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What sets Inner West Paediatrics apart

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 under one roof

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

Flexible therapy delivery

Whether it’s at home, school, childcare or online, our team is ready to support your child wherever they need it.

Help your child communicate with speech therapy in Stanmore

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.