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Say It Louder, Speech Pathology

241 Lower Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe East VIC 3079

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About Say It Louder, Speech Pathology

Say It Louder is directed by Courtney, a certified practicing speech pathologist who completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology in 2011 at La Trobe University. She is passionate about empowering and coaching parents to interact and engage with their children, utilising a play-based approach tailored to individual needs. Her therapy sessions are engaging, motivating, and designed to extend skills to home and community settings.

What's offered

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Services provided

Say It Louder, Speech Pathology lists

Speech and Articulation
Assessment and intervention for speech sound difficulties, articulation, phonological processes, and motor speech challenges such as Apraxia of speech.
Receptive and Expressive Language
Formalised language assessment and intervention to determine and address receptive and expressive language skills in comparison to age-equivalent peers.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Support for children on all levels of the Autism Spectrum with their speaking, listening, and social skills, with emphasis on early intervention.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Provision of various AAC strategies including aided AAC (PODD books, speech generating devices) and unaided AAC (key word sign, sign language) for children with significant speaking difficulties.
Stuttering
Training and support to help children achieve smooth and clear communication, addressing repetitions, prolongations, blocks, and secondary behaviours.
Social Skills
Intervention to improve a child's ability to interact and engage with others through verbal and non-verbal communication, tailored to individual needs.

Get to know Say It Louder, Speech Pathology

From Say It Louder, Speech Pathology's website.

  • Our approach

    At Say It Louder, therapy sessions are engaging, motivating and tailored to meet each child's individual needs. The approach is play-based, drawing on the child's interests to build rapport, enjoyment and progress. Sessions focus on functional strategies that children can use across their home, school and community settings. Parents are coached to interact, engage and communicate with their children, extending learning beyond the clinic. A range of evidence-based programs and techniques are used depending on the child's needs, from the Hanen approach for early communication through to social skills programs and AAC strategies.

  • Working with families

    Families are central to the therapy approach at Say It Louder. Parents are coached and empowered to interact, engage and communicate with their children, as this is seen as imperative to the child's development. The speech pathologist works closely with families to help them understand their child's communication and behaviours, and provides functional, play-based strategies that can be used at home and in education settings. This ensures that skills learned in the clinic transfer to the child's home environment and community, with intervention designed to be family-centred and collaborative.

  • Meet the team

    Courtney is the director and a certified practicing speech pathologist who completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at La Trobe University in 2011 and is an active member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has extensive experience working in mainstream schools, early intervention services, and private practice, supporting children with autism spectrum disorder, speech and language delays, articulation concerns, dyspraxia and special needs. Courtney has completed specialised training in multiple evidence-based approaches including the Hanen approach, Lidcombe stuttering program, PODD, PROMPT, PECS, social thinking and swallowing management, and is committed to ongoing professional development in current best practice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Say It Louder, Speech Pathology a registered NDIS provider?

Say It Louder, Speech Pathology is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does Say It Louder, Speech Pathology provide?

Say It Louder, Speech Pathology provides Speech Therapy, Early Intervention and Learning Support & Tutoring.

Which areas does Say It Louder, Speech Pathology cover?

Say It Louder, Speech Pathology is based in Ivanhoe East, VIC.

How do I connect with Say It Louder, Speech Pathology?

You can call +61 407 811 213 and visit their 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?

Session length varies between clinics and services, so check it with the provider when you book. The number depends on your child's goals; the pathologist will recommend a plan after the initial assessment.

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