Can Speak
22 Thynne St, Bruce ACT 2617
- Clinic
About Can Speak
Can Speak is a collaborative allied health team offering Speech Pathology, Counselling, Social Work, and Occupational Therapy for children and adolescents from birth to 18 years. They provide evidence-based therapy, family-centered care, and support for communication, literacy, feeding and swallowing, mental health, and social development.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Behavioural Support
- Early Intervention
- Learning Support & Tutoring
Can Speak lists
- Speech Pathology
- Assessment and management of communication and literacy areas for children and adolescents from birth to 18 years.
- Occupational Therapy
- Evidence-based therapy, creative activities, and family-centered care to support children's unique needs.
- Counselling and Social Work
- Support for family challenges, new diagnoses, trauma healing, and breaking old patterns.
- Feeding and Swallowing
- Assessment and management of feeding and swallowing difficulties.
- EMDR Therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy service offered.
- Schema Therapy
- Therapeutic approach offered for mental health support.
- Mental Health Care Plans
- Structured mental health care planning service.
- Groups
- Specialized group programs including Geek Squad, Parent Early Communication Group, Handwriting Group, and Literacy Groups.
Get to know Can Speak
From Can Speak's website.
Our approach
Can Speak offers evidence-based therapy tailored to each child's unique needs, with a focus on family-centred care across speech pathology and occupational therapy. Sessions combine creative activities and practical support to help children and adolescents develop communication, literacy, motor skills, and independence. The provider adopts a neuroaffirming philosophy, particularly evident in their group programs, where they celebrate each child's unique strengths and communication style rather than focusing on "fixing" difficulties. Therapy is designed to build confidence and empower children to succeed at school and in the community. Telehealth appointments are available, providing flexibility for families.
Working with families
Family involvement is central to Can Speak's philosophy of family-centred care. Parents and carers are actively engaged in therapy planning and receive practical strategies to support their child's progress at home. Parent-focused groups, such as the Parent Early Communication Group, offer dedicated time for parents to learn about their child's development and practise communication strategies together with their child in guided play sessions. The team maintains collaborative relationships with parents and teachers, keeping them informed about their child's goals and progress. This approach ensures therapy benefits extend beyond appointments into daily family and school life.
Meet the team
Can Speak is a collaborative allied health team of speech pathologists and occupational therapists. The team includes experienced clinicians who provide evidence-based assessments and therapy across communication, literacy, motor skills, and sensory processing. Speech pathologists have expertise in a range of communication and literacy areas, while occupational therapists specialise in handwriting, self-regulation, motor coordination, and sensory processing. The team partners with parents, teachers, and other health professionals to create holistic support for each child. Can Speak is a registered NDIS provider.
Locations & areas served
Bruce
22 Thynne St, Bruce ACT 2617
Get directions to Bruce (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8 AM to 5:30 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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