Speech therapy for kids in Sydney
Developing your child’s communication skills.
Speech pathology for every child
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.
At Inner West Paediatrics, our speech pathologists in Sydney use evidence-based therapy interventions to help children achieve personalised speech, communication, and literacy goals.
Our speech pathology services
Our speech pathologists focus on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and intervention of speech, language, communication, voice, feeding, and fluency disorders.
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
Personalised speech therapy services in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Mobile speech therapy
If you’re in Sydney’s Inner West and surrounds, but can’t come to us, we can come to you.
Telekids speech therapy
Our online speech therapy service aims to help children across Australia access care.
Our areas of focus
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
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
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
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)
We support children who stutter to communicate with confidence using evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches. We work with your child and family to develop strategies that support comfortable, confident communication in everyday 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 is designed for parents of children from 0 to 5 years who have been identified as having a language delay. In a small group setting, parents learn practical strategies to help their children develop language naturally throughout 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.auto find out when registrations open for our next It Takes Two to Talk® program.
Hanen Programs – More Than Words
The More Than Words® program is for parents and caregivers of autistic children or children with social communication differences. Parents and caregivers learn specific, research-based strategies to support their child’s social communication and play skills, while also connecting and having more fun together.
Through the program, you will learn:
- What motivates your child to communicate
- How to use your knowledge of your child to set meaningful and achievable communication goals
- Create longer, more engaging interactions in everyday routines
- Use visual supports, including pictures and print, to support your child’s understanding
- Adapt the way you communicate to best support your child’s learning and participation.
- Create play opportunities that encourage communication, connection and engagement.
Contact info@innerwestpaediatrics.com.au to find out when registrations open for our next More Than Words® group program.
Hanen Programs – 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.
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)
PACT is an evidence-based, parent-mediated therapy program for autistic children aged 2–11 years and children with social communication differences. The program supports parents and caregivers to better understand their child’s communication style and strengthen everyday interactions through responsive, enjoyable communication strategies that build 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.
Is your child finding communication challenging?
Whatever your child's communication journey looks like, our experienced team is here to support you with evidence-based, family-centred care.
Our therapy techniques
Our speech pathologists use a wide range of therapy techniques personally tailored to suit you and your child’s needs. To give you the best support possible, our therapists are not only fully qualified and accredited but have 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
- High and Low Tech AAC implementation
- DTTC and ReST
How 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 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
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 supporting your child's communication in ways that work for them, speech pathology can help build confidence, foster meaningful connections and encourage participation in everyday life.
Answering your speech therapy questions
What is speech pathology?
Speech pathology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, management, and 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.
Do you offer toddler speech therapy in Sydney?
Yes. We support children from infancy through to 18 years, including toddlers who are developing their early communication, language and speech skills. If you have concerns about your toddlers’ communication, early intervention can make a meaningful difference.
What conditions and disabilities do you support?
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.
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?
Our paediatric speech therapists in Sydney are highly skilled and pursue additional training across a 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 are available?
There are several funding options for therapy that may help cover the cost of speech pathology support, including NDIS, Medicare, and private health insurance.
Support your child beyond speech pathology
The Inner West Paediatrics difference
Reliable support
We've supported over 5,000 children and families since 2015, and we bring that experience to every session.
Multidisciplinary care
With a range of services under one roof, we can support your child across multiple areas of need.
Flexible therapy delivery
Whether your child needs support at home, school, childcare, or online, our team is here to help.
Help your child communicate with speech therapy in Sydney
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.
