Every child has a voice.
But some children need extra support for us to ‘hear’ it.
Speech pathologists at Child Development SPOT diagnose and treat communication and eating difficulties/ disorders. Communication difficulties refer to challenges with speaking, understanding and/or using language, listening, social skills, stuttering, reading, writing and using voice. Eating difficulties refer to challenges with swallowing food and drinks safely, excessive dribbling and picky eating.
At Child Development SPOT, Sophie Jewell works with children with developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, hearing loss, brain injuries, learning disability, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and other syndromes.
Does my child need to see a Speech Pathologist?
If you have concerns, Child Development SPOT therapists can help you with the following:
Speech delays and disorders
Articulation and phonology (producing speech sounds).
Feeding and swallowing difficulties
Supporting children who have issues with choking, swallowing, drinking and eating.
Pre-literacy and literacy skills
Learning to read, write and spell.
Voice
Disorders of the voice including pitch, quality, volume.
Expressive language
Using language to share thoughts, feelings and ideas.
Receptive language
Understanding language, word meanings and instructions.
Augmentative and alternative communication
Using pictures, communication boards, books, key word signing or assistive devices to support understanding and expression of language.
Social communication difficulties
Communicating for social purposes and following the rules for conversation.
Cognitive-communication disorders
Organising thoughts, planning, reasoning, paying attention, remembering and problem solving.
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