Ages 0 -16 years
Speech Pathology
Mountain Creek
Sunshine Coast
Experienced
Sunshine
Coast
Speech
Pathologist
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Experienced Sunshine Coast Speech Pathologist ✶
speech pathology
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Speech Sounds
Most children will make mistakes with their speech sound production at some point in their development. Different sounds are expected to develop at different ages. A speech sound delay exists when a child continues to make mistakes with a particular sound or group of sounds past the age expected.
What are the symptoms of a speech sound delay?
Not sounding clear
Speech sounds slushy
Substituting one sound for another
Leaving off sounds at the beginning, middle and end of words
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Language
A language delay occurs when a child’s language is developing slower than other children of the same age, but it is following the typical pattern of development. For example, a child may be 4 years of age, but understanding and/or using language typical of a child who may be only 2.5 years of age.
Children with language delays, typically present with the following:
Are late talkers
Have limited vocabulary development
Find it difficult to express themselves
Do not understand well or experience difficulty following directions.
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Literacy & School Readiness
Reading is more than sounds and sight words. Children need a lot of skills in order to read and spell successfully. Reading is the ability to understand meaning from print.
Spelling is the ability to write letters to form words to express a meaning. The simple task of reading and spelling is really anything but simple!
Speech Therapy teaches fundamental skills for reading and spelling through targeted, explicit and evidence-based instruction (phonological awareness and decoding).
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Fluency (Stuttering)
Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech (fluency) is interrupted by repeated movements and fixed postures of the speech mechanism.
There are many different types of stutters such as repetitions (li-li-like this), prolongations (lllllike this), or abnormal stoppages (no sound) of sounds and syllables. Children may experience one type of stutter or a variety of different types of stutters. Stuttering can be very different from one child to another. A stutter for a child can be quite variable from one to another, as well as being variable within a person. Stuttering characteristics may change over time or remain the same.
How it works
Step 1: Contact us
Contact our Speech Pathologist or Allied Health Assistant by text or email to discuss your needs.
As therapy is not one-size-fits-all, we’ll match you with the practitioner best suited to support you and your family.
Once your appointment is confirmed, we’ll send a short questionnaire to help us understand your goals and tailor therapy accordingly.
Step 2: Initial Appointment
This is the time where we meet you and your child to discuss the best learning journey for you and your family.
Our SPEECHY has a home office in Mountain Creek or is mobile and will provide services in childcare, home or community space.
Step 3: Ongoing Support
We design a care plan unique to you and your journey.
Your Questions, Answered
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We know life gets busy. Please give at least 2 business days’ notice to cancel or reschedule so we can offer the slot to other families. Cancellations under 2 clear business days are short-notice; if we can’t fill the slot, a 100% cancellation fee applies per NDIS rules. No-shows without prior notice incur the full fee. If illness or an emergency prevents attendance, contact your therapist ASAP to discuss options.
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To book your first session, you can email, call or send a text message. Please include your child’s name, age, preferred days/times and a brief reason for referral. We’ll respond promptly to confirm availability and next steps. If calling, leave a clear voicemail with the same details and we’ll return your call.
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Sessions are offered at a home based office (Mountain Creek) or can be provided at home, school, childcare or community space.
Let’s Chat!
Availability: Monday (8 - 2pm) & Tuesday (9 - 6pm)