SPEECH PATHOLOGY
SERVICES
Our staff have worked in both public and private sectors, working with a variety of communication delays and disorders. We have a passion for collaborative therapy that builds strong foundations through parent training and fun!
Speech Sounds & Clarity
Does my child need an assessment?
Speech sound assessment and therapy can be indicated for children who have difficulty:
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Being understood by familiar and unfamiliar family and friends
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Making particular sounds
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Knowing where sounds belong in words
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Communicating clearly
Research indicates that children with speech sound delays and disorders may be at risk of literacy learning challenges once they commence transition-to-school programs and kindergarten.
Get in touch below if you have any questions or feel that this would be appropriate for your child.
Language
Does my child need an assessment?
Language assessment and therapy can be indicated for children who have difficulty:
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Following instructions
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Putting sentences together or using a wide range of words
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Understanding different concepts (like behind, next to, in front etc.)
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Having conversations with others
Children with language delays and disorders require specific support to engage with their family, friends and schooling. It is important to provide targeted intervention in collaboration with families to build strong foundational skills that support continued learning.
Get in touch below if you have any questions or feel that this would be appropriate for your child.
Literacy
Does my child need an assessment?
Literacy assessment and therapy can be indicated for children who have difficulty:
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Learning how to read
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Identifying sounds and letters
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Understanding what they read
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With reading fluency
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Formulating and writing letters, words, and sentences
Early intervention is a really important step to build essential foundations for later reading and literacy skills. Reading and writing is a core element of learning in the classroom and providing targeted support to children early is imperative to ensure they can engage with their peers and learning.
Contact us below to discuss your concerns and arrange an assessment.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
How can we help?
Autistic children often require specific intervention and support to help them achieve this most from their life, providing support in the areas that are challenging so they can thrive.
The NDIS has opened many opportunities for children to be holistically supported to be authentically themselves.
A speech pathologist is one part of the team of clinicians who can support your child to communicate effectively with their peers and family, and engage with the world around them in a meaningful way.
Foundation First Speech Pathology work with families collaboratively to set goals and provide support to families autistic children.
Get in touch below to discuss how we can support your child and check out our Resources page to links for further support.
Developmental Delays & Disorders
How can we help?
Children who present with developmental delays or disorders require specific assessment, intervention and support. The NDIS is an excellent source of support for families to access holistic therapies that work with a family.
A speech pathologist is one part of a team of clinicians that can provide supported and targeted intervention that may improve their communication and engagement with family and their peers.
Children who present with a range of developmental disorders including Down Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual disability, William Syndrome and many often require multi-disciplinary support from a team of health professionals. Foundation First is passionate about linking families with services that provide the best support and a collaborative relationship between all parties.
Get in touch today to discuss any concerns and goals that you have for your child.
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
How can we help?
What is alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)? AAC is communication systems such as sign, visuals, speech generating devices, communication boards, and writing that augments (adds on) or provides an alternative to verbal communication. Finding the right AAC and implementing it to support your child's communication is imperative to good outcomes.
We are here to help you find, implement, and build your child's communication skills whether they are new or experienced with AAC.
Get in touch today to discuss this more!
Feeding
How can we help?
Children who present with developmental delays and disorders are often at risk of paediatric feeding disorder. Picky eaters, children who are struggling to manage different textures, swallowing disorder, or need support to develop their independence with food, may benefit from feeding assessment and therapy.
A multidisciplinary team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, dieticians and others engage together with families to support a child experiencing challenges with their feeding.
Get in touch today if you have any concerns about your child's feeding or swallowing skills.