WATCH YOUR CHILD'S SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE GROW WITH EVERY SESSION.
Early intervention is the key to successful therapy outcomes
EMPOWERING ADULTS TO CONNECT FULLY THROUGH CONFIDENT COMMUNICATION AND LIFE-ENHANCING STRATEGIES
Transforming essential skills into connection and confidence
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Our goal is to support and empower clients, communication partners, parents and educators in the following areas:
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Early Intervention
& School Aged
Therapy
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SPEECH SOUNDS
Appropriate articulation of speech sounds in words, sentences and conversation.
RECEPTIVE LANGAUGE
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Understanding all aspects of spoken language, concepts, stories.
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EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE
Combining words to make phrases and sentences in conversations and event/story retellings
SOCIAL COMMMUNICATION
Appropriate use of verbal and non-verbal language in social interactions and communications.
FLUENCY
The rhythm and flow of speech free from stuttering: repetitions and prolongations of sounds and words.
LITERACY
Developing skills that are essential for reading, writing, and spelling development
AAC
Using modes other than speech to communicate and express needs, wants and thoughts such as using sign language, visuals and aided communication systems.
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Adult & Senior
Therapy
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SPEECH DISORDERS
Dysarthria, apraxia of speech, or voice disorders resulting from neurological injury, surgery, or disease.
LANGAUGE DISORDERS
​Including aphasia and cognitive-communication impairments following stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions.
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FLUENCY
The rhythm and flow of speech free from stuttering: repetitions and prolongations of sounds and words.
SOCIAL COMMMUNICATION
Appropriate use of verbal and non-verbal language in social interactions and communications.
COGNITIVE COMMUNICATION
Addressing attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive function skills affecting communication and daily life participation.
SWALLOWING DISORDERS
Management of swallowing difficulties due to stroke and progressive neurological diseases (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease), or age-related changes.
AAC
Supporting adults who require communication aids or systems to express themselves effectively.​​
RESOURCES
At the tip of your fingers
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE CHECKLIST
Still not sure if your child needs an assessment by a Hummingbird Speech Pathologist? Our speech, language and communication list will provide better insight into this. Sign-up below to receive our document straight to your email inbox.
SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA
Resources available to parents and educators providing more information about speech pathology in Australia. Read about the communication developmental milestones typically achieved in children 1- 5 years of age.
THE HANEN CENTRE
Helpful tips to make the most out of every interaction with your child! Information is tailored to parents with children who communicate without words, children who have just started talking and children who talk in sentences.