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“Me do it!” “Her my best friend” Pronoun mistakes like this can be a normal part of language development as children learn words like I, me, you, he, and she. Research shows pronouns develop gradually across the early years.
We’re Hiring – Speech & Growth Clinic is seeking a passionate Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Leichhardt and Sefton locations. If you’re passionate about providing a high standard of care, learning, and working within
Group therapy isn’t just fun - it’s evidence-based. Research shows that structured peer interaction supports the development of social communication skills like turn-taking, perspective-taking, and flexible language use in ways 1:1 sessio
Cooking groups with our Speech Pathologist Dana and Allied Health Assistant Monica! 👩‍🍳 The children worked on their communication and social goals through a fun, hands-on cooking experience, including reading a menu, requesting items in a pre
Holiday Social Groups = SUCCESS 🎉 Our group sessions were packed with fun, connection, and meaningful skill-building. We worked on: ✔ Greeting peers and starting conversations ✔ Asking questions to learn about each other ✔ Language tasks – s
At Speech & Growth Clinic, we use standardised assessments like the CELF-5 to get a clear picture of your child’s communication skills. This assessment looks at areas such as: • Understanding language • Expressive language (talki
Helping children communicate their feelings 🥚 Our speech pathologist use this resource to build emotional vocabulary through play, in a fun hands on way! #SpeechAndGrowthClinic #SpeechPathology #ExpressiveLanguage #EmotionalDevelopment #EarlyInte
Is your child’s speech hard to understand? 🗣️ 👶 Age 2 → strangers understand ~50% of words 👧 Age 3 → ~75% 🧒 Age 4 → ~90–100% (Mayo Clinic, 2022) Early speech support helps them communicate clearly and prevents future
APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPEECH PATHOLOGY GROUPS – LEICHHARDT CLINIC Our school holiday groups are back this April! 🎉 These small-group sessions are a fun and supportive way for children to build communication, social interaction, and confidence
What happens after your child’s speech pathology assessment? Swipe to see the most common recommendations and referrals we may suggest following an assessment to support your child’s communication development. #SpeechAndGrowthClinic #Spe
Books become even more powerful when they’re interactive! 📖🐻 Using puppets during Goldilocks and the Three Bears helps children maintain attention to the language rich story line, engage, and have greater opportunities to hear and use target
Allied Health Assistance Sessions Now Available 🗣️ These sessions are covered by NDIS at a lower rate under Allied Health Assistant supports, making ongoing practice more accessible for families. Our 4th year speech pathology student Monica has be
Great news for families! 📢 From the 1st of March, new Medicare rebates are available for eligible children with Speech Sound Disorder, Stuttering, or Cleft Palate. If your child is eligible, this means: • Up to 8 speech pathology assessment s
Concerned your child might be a late talker? You’re not alone. Some simple, evidence-based ways to support early language development include: • Reducing screen time and increasing face-to-face interaction • Encouraging play and sha
Resource of the Day! Match the face, name the feeling 😊😲😡 This activity - alongside our Speech Pathologists and parents doing plenty of commenting, labelling, and modelling of emotion words and facial expressions - has been a wonderful way to sup
Our blog is live! 📱💻 Written by Speech Pathologists, our new blog is here to support parents and educators with evidence-based, practical insights into important topics and frequently asked questions. Check it out - and stay tuned for more! #Spe
Our Speech Pathologists and Allied Health Assistants are back and feeling refreshed! We’re excited to welcome our families back into the clinic and look forward to continuing sessions together.
Speech Pathologist Cassandra’s Book Reading Recommendation: PROPS 📖🐷🐺 Bringing books to life doesn’t have to be complicated. Find any animals or toys lying around the house that match the story and act it out as you read. Using simple