Kids Chatter Speech Pathology focuses on making learning fun. We work together with the child and their family to give them the best outcome and we liaise with other professionals where needed to provide a holistic approach to ensure your child receives the best care.
Contact us on info@kidschatter.com.au or 0432 735 044 to book a session, have an obligation free chat about your concerns or to find out more information.
We specialise in the following areas:
SPEECH
- misarticulations of sounds such as lisps or sound substitutions
- overall clarity of speech
LANGUAGE
- receptive language (understanding language e.g. following directions, understanding concepts)
- expressive language (using language e.g. sentence structure or using the correct pronouns)
LATE TALKERS
- children who are using few or no words
- expanding children's early language development
LITERACY
- phonological awareness
- reading
- spelling
- narratives
FLUENCY/STUTTERING
- children who have difficulties using fluent speech
- children who repeat sounds/words/phrases
- children who get stuck on getting their words out
VOICE
- children who have a hoarse voice
- difficulties using a soft and/or loud voice
TONGUE THRUST
- children with an immature swallow
- difficulties swallowing correctly
- children with tongue protrusion during eating/drinking and often during speech as well
TONGUE AND LIP TIE
- assessment of tongue and lip tie
- referral to other professionals such as dentists for tie revision where appropriate
- speech therapy following revision