Communicate Speech and Language Therapy

Get to know Communicate Speech and Language Therapy

From Communicate Speech and Language Therapy's website.

• Our approach

  Therapy is fun and playful, delivered in your home using everyday items like bubbles, crayons and toys alongside traditional materials such as books and picture cards. Sessions are customized for your child and include home practice activities designed to fit seamlessly into daily routines. The approach is child and family-centred, with each session involving your child and a parent or carer so everyone learns together and can support progress at home. Goals are set collaboratively with families, and activities are reviewed and adjusted regularly to remain effective and enjoyable. Therapy can be delivered weekly, fortnightly, or on a flexible schedule to suit your child's needs.

• Working with families

  Parents and carers are actively involved in every therapy session and assessment, learning alongside the child so that everyone understands the process and can support progress. Home practice activities are designed to be realistic and fit into daily routines, with the speech pathologist regularly reviewing and adjusting these activities to keep them effective and enjoyable. The provider also educates families about the nature of speech and language disorders and how to support their child in daily life. Initial contact includes a no-obligation phone call to discuss your concerns and ensure the service is the best fit for your child.

• Meet the team

  The team consists of Nanthini Kanthan, Founder and Lead Speech Pathologist, who is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist registered with Speech Pathology Australia and holds a BSc in Biomedical Science, Master of Speech and Language Pathology from Macquarie University (2005), and Master of Clinical Education. She has over 15 years' experience working with infants, children and young people in Australia and the UK, and is a Churchill Fellowship NT recipient (2022).

• Your first visit

  The initial assessment is a fun and friendly process lasting 60–90 minutes, conducted face-to-face in your home. The speech pathologist will listen to your concerns about your child's unique situation, conduct playful assessments through engaging activities to check if speech and language skills match their age, and discuss immediate action steps to help your child begin improving right away. A detailed report outlining findings and recommendations is provided within a week. A mix of informal and formal (standardised) assessments may be used depending on your child's age and specific needs, and the session includes you, your child, and the pathologist to ensure everyone understands and can participate.