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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
We are so excited to formally welcome the experienced and wonderful speech pathologist, Dana, to the Speech & Growth team! 💛 With over 5 years of experience in the private sector, Dana has supported children and young people of all abilities an
Our Leichhardt clinic is proudly supporting families across Leichhardt and surrounding suburbs including Annandale, Lilyfield, Haberfield and more - providing high-quality speech therapy and developmental support for children of all ages. We also we
Not sure if your child needs speech therapy? Early support can make a big difference in clarity, confidence and learning. Book a free 15-minute consult with a qualified speech pathologist at our Leichhardt clinic. Click the link in our bio and comple
🗣️ From “Wion” to “Lion”! Mastering the /L/ Sound Many children replace the /L/ sound with a /W/ - saying “wike” instead of “like” or “wemon” instead of “lemon”. This process i
Worried about your child’s speech or communication skills? 🌟 Early support makes a world of difference! Our experienced speech pathologists are ready to help with speech clarity, language development, literacy, and much more. We currently hav
Lisps & Articulation Therapy 👅🗣️ Does your child push their tongue forward when saying sounds like “s” or “z”? This can make their speech sound unclear or “slushy.” Some speech sound errors are not age-appr
School Visits & Literacy Intervention! At Speech & Growth Clinic, we offer school visits to support children who experience challenges with reading and writing. Our team provides targeted literacy intervention for students with dyslexia, spec
Autism and visual supports… it’s a no brainer! Visual supports are one of the most evidence-based tools for helping children with autism thrive. Here we used a communication board with Mr Potato pieces to help our non verbal client req
Puppets are such a powerful tool in therapy for supporting children’s interactions and social skill development. 🧸 We use them to act out social stories that reflect real-life moments - like joining a game, asking to play, or sharing with a
Pretend play with your child gives them a natural way to think, talk, and interact - strengthening both their language and social worlds! 💬 Through imaginative play, children use richer vocabulary, more complex sentences, and practise important soc
We’re hiring! Speech & Growth Clinic is looking for a passionate Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our supportive team in Sefton or Leichhardt. 📍At our Sefton clinic, our room is conveniently placed within a childcare setting @mighty
A speech pathologist can help determine your child’s level of understanding when it comes to following instructions. 👂Where might the breakdown be happening? • Limited vocabulary • Difficulty with positional concepts (e.g. under,
Does your preschool-aged child stutter? 💭 While natural recovery from early stuttering does sometimes occur, we can’t predict which children will recover and which may continue to stutter without support. That’s where the Lidcombe Prog
The most powerful thing you can do for your child’s brain? 🧠 Taking the time to sit and read! The single biggest predictor of high academic achievement is READING to children! 📚📖 Not flashcards. Not apps. Not fancy programs. It’s you