Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology is an exclusively paediatric speech pathology practice supporting children aged 18 months to 18 years.
ARCADIA VALE NSW 22832 services
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About Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology
Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology is an exclusively paediatric speech pathology practice supporting children aged 18 months to 18 years. They provide child-centred assessment and intervention services, believe in working collaboratively with families in environments that suit them, and strongly incorporate parents and caregivers in the therapy process to ensure communication support is functional and practical.
What Lakeside helps with
Assessment and Intervention Services
Standardised and dynamic assessments to establish goals and provide intervention for speech sound difficulties, motor speech sound difficulties, literacy difficulties, receptive and expressive language skills, fluency, and children with diagnoses including ASD, GDD, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome.
Screening Assessment Services
Screening assessments for early education centres and primary schools identifying areas of difficulty in speech sound development, expressive and receptive language, written language, literacy, and pragmatic and social language development.
Home Programs
Individualised home programs designed to increase therapy progress between appointments or for children with difficulty accessing regular intervention.
Telehealth Services
Therapy, assessment and consultation delivered remotely via video call, allowing families to access support from home without the need to travel. Telehealth sessions cover most services including psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy and counselling.
Professional Development
Structured support for practitioners to reflect on their clinical work, receive expert guidance and maintain professional standards. Supervision is required for many Allied Health and mental health professionals and supports safe, high-quality care.
Get to know Lakeside
Our approach
Therapy sessions are designed to be fun and engaging, often looking like play depending on the child's age, with games, toys and activities that keep children motivated and excited to learn. Each session includes a check-in about the week, activities targeting the child's unique communication profile, and homework for the next session. The practice supports children with speech, language, fluency, literacy and social interaction through child-centred assessment and intervention in the environment that best suits them, whether at home, school, daycare or via telehealth. Evidence-based approaches are used, including accreditation in Lidcombe, DiR Floortime and Sounds Write. Parent involvement is integral to therapy success, with the therapist working closely with families to provide strategies and activities to support progress at home.
Working with families
Parents and caregivers are strongly incorporated into the therapy process to ensure communication support is functional and practical. During therapy, parent involvement is considered critical to success, with the therapist working closely with families as active participants in their child's treatment. The practice provides strategies and activities for parents to do at home between sessions, and values family-centred care and the development of strong relationships with clients. Regular communication with parents includes progress monitoring updates and adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
Meet the team
Alecia is a certified practising speech language pathologist and member of Speech Pathology Australia, with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from the University of Newcastle (2009) and over 10 years of experience in early intervention, early childhood settings, schools, community health and private practice in Australia and the United Kingdom. She has extensive experience with children under 7, speech sound disorders, early language development, literacy (as an approved Sounds Write provider), and complex communication needs, and is committed to multi-disciplinary assessment and neurodiversity affirming practice. As a part-time mobile practitioner and mother of three, she brings both professional expertise and practical understanding of managing family life alongside intervention.
Your first visit
The initial assessment begins with gathering a baseline of your child's speech and language abilities through formal and dynamic assessments, helping the therapist understand your child's strengths and areas of difficulty. Based on this assessment, a customised treatment plan is created tailored to your child's unique communication profile, including clear goals and strategies to achieve them. The therapist will work closely with you from the start to ensure you're an active participant in your child's treatment, providing strategies and activities to do at home. Progress is regularly monitored and the treatment plan adjusted as needed to support your child in achieving their communication goals.
Is Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology a registered NDIS provider?
Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.
What services does Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology provide?
Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology provides Speech Therapy and Learning Support & Tutoring.
Which areas does Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology cover?
Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology is based in ARCADIA VALE, NSW.
How do I connect with Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology?
You can call +61 419 900 616 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.
What ages does Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology work with?
The practice supports children between 18 months to 18 years of age, including toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-aged children.Based on Lakeside Kids Speech Pathology's website
Do I need a referral to see a speech pathologist?
No referral is needed to see one privately. You only need a GP referral if you want to access Medicare rebates or are going through certain funded pathways.
Is speech therapy covered by the NDIS?
It can be, usually under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living, if it aligns with your child's plan goals. Check your plan or ask your support coordinator.
At what age should we see a speech pathologist?
There's no "too early." If you have concerns about your child's talking or understanding at any age, an assessment can clarify whether support would help.
How long are sessions and how many will we need?
Sessions are typically 30-60 minutes. The number depends on your child's goals; the pathologist will recommend a plan after the initial assessment.
