Services

What We Offer

We provide evidence-based, high-quality speech pathology services tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs. Our individualised therapy approaches support meaningful progress and positive communication outcomes.

Learn more about the areas we support in the drop down sections below.

  • Speech is how we say sounds and words.

    Some children may have difficulty producing certain sounds or patterns of sounds, which can make their speech hard to understand.

    It is typical for young children to say some sounds incorrectly. Some sounds may not be mastered until after 3 years old.

    At AHSPS, we support children with speech sound disorders through evidence-based assessment and therapy, using engaging, child-centered approaches to help them develop clear, confident speech.

  • Language is made up of the words we use to share ideas and communicate with others. Language includes listening, speaking, understanding, reading and writing.

    We help children develop the language skills they need to learn, play, and communicate effectively with the people around them.

  • Literacy includes the skills needed for reading and writing, such as recognising sounds in words, spelling, and understanding written language. We support children to build strong literacy foundations, helping children make sense of sounds and spelling so they can read and write with confidence.

  • Early intervention involves working closely with families to build their child’s pre-linguistic skills, share practical strategies for developing language, and guide parents in supporting their child’s communication every day.

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) describes when someone uses something other than verbal speech to communicate. This can include tools such as key word signs, gestures, pictures, or speech-generating devices. At AHSPS, we support families to explore and choose the strategies and tools that work best for their child

  • Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) involves the assessment and treatment of oral and facial muscles, addressing postural and functional disorders and oral habits that may interfere with normal growth and development.

    How can it help?

    OMT can have a positive impact on your child's overall well-being, including:

    • Correcting tongue posture and swallowing patterns

    • Supporting orthodontic treatment and stability - Helps improve treatment efficiency and reduce the risk of orthodontic relapse by addressing the muscle habits that influence tooth position.

    • Promoting proper lip seal and jaw stability.

    • Supporting speech and feeding skills

    • Reducing oral habits that impact facial development

    • Supporting healthy facial growth in children

    Who can benefit from OMT?

    OMT may benefit people who experience:

    • Mouth Breathing or chronic open mouth posture

    • Thumb sucking, prolonged dummy use, nail biting

    • Tongue Thrust or improper swallowing patterns

    • Chronic colds/flus or upper respiratory illness

    • Sleep disordered breathing, snoring or restless sleep

    • Narrow palate, crowded teeth

    • Ongoing speech sound difficulties concerns related to oral muscle function

    • Jaw tension, clenching or grinding

    • Orthodontic relapse

    • Recent ENT surgery - enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids

  • Using a neuroaffirming approach, we help children recognise and embrace their unique communication styles, understand their own needs, and learn strategies to be their own best advocate. Our goal is to build confidence, independence, and positive connections in everyday social situations.

The therapy process

Case History

This typically involves a one-hour appointment with a parent or caregiver, either in person or via Zoom. During this session, we gather background information and details needed to determine the most appropriate assessments for your child.

Assessment

A comprehensive assessment is then completed. This process typically takes 2-3 appointments to complete.

Assessment can look different for each child based on their unique needs.

Goal Setting

Goals are developed based on assessment results and the priorities of the child and family. Collaboration is essential at this stage, working closely with caregivers and, where appropriate, the child themselves.

Therapy

Once assessments are complete and goals are set, therapy begins. Sessions are tailored to your child’s needs, building skills, confidence, and independence in a structured, supportive way.