Speech Pathology
Services for Flourishing
Speech Pathology
At Prosper Health Collective we know that people often learn best when they are enjoying what they are doing and having fun. Having fun makes the difficult tasks seem less demanding and challenging.
For this reason a lot of our Speech Pathology intervention with children is completed within play activities. We provide an engaging but evidence based treatment approach to help children achieve their goals. We tailor our treatments to meet the needs of your child.
Helping Your Child Thrive
How we can help
We work with children who present with a variety of speech, language and feeding difficulties including:
Challenges with pronouncing words clearly, which may cause difficulty being understood by others.
Using words and sentences correctly, and development of vocabulary.
This includes children who may be late to talk or not yet speaking.
The ability to follow directions, answer questions and understand words and stories.
Interruptions in the flow of speech, such as repeating sounds or words, which can impact communication confidence.
Awareness of sounds for reading and spelling, reading comprehension and writing skills.
Using play to build communication skills, develop social bonds, and learn how to interact with others.
We acknowledge that all communication methods are valid and there are multiple ways to play, communicate and socialise. We value, support and model all communication, play and social interactions based on individual preferences, needs and family goals.
Helping children through all stages of feeding including issues with swallowing, chewing, or transitioning to different textures, which may affect nutrition and growth.
AAC includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas.
We help children and teens at every stage of their development:
- Supporting Feeding and Swallowing: Assisting with issues related to breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or transitioning to solids.
- Early Communication Skills: Encouraging cooing, babbling, and other pre-verbal communication to foster early bonding and development.
- Identifying Early Signs of Delays: Recognizing potential speech or language delays and providing early intervention strategies to support growth.
- Language Development: Helping toddlers expand their vocabulary, form simple sentences, and understand basic instructions.
- Articulation and Sound Production: Guiding correct pronunciation and sound-making to enhance clarity in speech.
- Social Communication: Building foundational social skills, such as making eye contact, turn-taking, and expressing needs or emotions.
- Preparing for School: Fostering skills such as following directions, listening to stories, and understanding new vocabulary.
- Improving Clarity and Fluency: Assisting children with articulation and fluency challenges, including stuttering or lisping.
- Encouraging Play-Based Learning: Utilizing play therapy techniques to build language, social skills, and confidence in communicating with peers.
- Supporting Literacy Skills: Enhancing reading, writing, and spelling abilities through phonological awareness and comprehension strategies.
- Overcoming Speech Disorders: Addressing issues such as apraxia, dysarthria, or voice disorders to improve communication in academic and social settings.
- Boosting Confidence and Participation: Helping children feel more confident speaking in the classroom, participating in discussions, and forming friendships.
- Advanced Communication Skills: Developing skills for public speaking, social interactions, and navigating complex conversations.
- Addressing Specific Language Disorders: Providing strategies to manage conditions like dyslexia or language processing disorders that impact academic performance.
- Supporting Emotional Expression: Helping teens articulate their feelings, manage anxiety related to communication, and build resilience in social situations.
Treatment Approaches
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology assists in the identification and treatment of communication and mealtime disorders. This includes difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social interactions, swallowing food and/or drink, and participating in mealtimes.
With children it is important to identify the concern early, engage with a professional that listens and partners you in your child and family journey, and offers you interventions that are best for your child’s challenges.
Therapy is about a partnership between child, family, and therapist, and will involve in session work as well as home strategies and practise to improve your child’s skills.
Play based interventions assist the child to relax and be receptive to the direction of the Speech Pathologist and caregiver to adjust their behaviours and thinking in order to improve their skills within the challenging area.
Our Speech Pathologists are trained in many different approaches including Hanen, PROMPT and others. Your Speech Pathologist will assist in the selection and development of an intervention approach and style that will work best for your child’s goals or areas of development.
FAQ'S
If your child struggles with speaking clearly, understanding or using language, following instructions, or social communication, it may be a sign they could benefit from seeing a speech pathologist.
Other signs include difficulty with reading, writing, stuttering, or feeding challenges.
Trust your instincts—if you’re concerned about their speech or language development, an assessment can help identify any issues early on. Early intervention is key to supporting your child’s growth and confidence.
Speech and Language assessments usually occur within one of our therapy rooms and can take one or two sessions to complete (depending on the assessment required). Depending on the age and needs of your child, informal and/or formal (standardised) assessments may be required to gain a full picture of your child’s strengths and areas for development, relative to their age.
Games and activities are always used in these sessions to encourage engagement, and allow for play and movement breaks as required. An Assessment Summary can be provided on completion of the assessment, and full reports can also be provided.
The frequency of therapy sessions is determined based on your child’s needs and the goals established during the assessment phase. Some of our clients are seen very infrequently based on the required intervention type. Some are seen only for assessment, and others are seen for intensive intervention several times weekly.
During a typical therapy session, your child will engage in various activities to target their specific speech and language goals. These sessions often include interactive games, structured exercises, and play-based activities to make learning enjoyable and effective. The therapist will use evidence-based techniques to work on skills your child needs to develop and generalise. Sessions are tailored to your child’s interests, ensuring they stay motivated and engaged. Our therapists value your expertise on your child and will work closely with parents to ensure the home practice is achievable and fun to implement at home.
Our Speech Pathologists all hold Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Speech Pathology and are members of Speech Pathology Australia. They have extensive experience working with children of all ages and a wide range of speech and language disorders. Our team stays current with the latest research and techniques through ongoing professional development and continuing education.
We have 3 convenient locations in Booragoon, Canning Vale and Stirling.
We offer needs based services that may occur in our clinic, at school or daycare or within the family home. Location of therapy is dependant on your child’s goals and needs at any given time.