Small Sprouts Therapy

Get to know Small Sprouts Therapy

From Small Sprouts Therapy's website.

• Our approach

  Small Sprouts Therapy uses evidence-based speech pathology tailored to each child's needs, with sessions incorporating fun games and interactive activities. The clinic employs a range of therapy approaches depending on the child's profile—including the Stimulability Approach for younger children, the Cycles Approach for those with multiple error patterns, the Complexity Approach for moderate-to-severe impairments, and the Minimal Pairs or Multiple Oppositions approaches for specific sound substitutions. Therapy is flexible and responsive; therapists may adjust their approach based on the child's progress, motivation, and engagement. Parents are actively involved as partners, learning simple strategies to support their child's development during everyday activities at home. Sessions are designed to be child-focused with embedded parent coaching and home strategies to help children communicate clearly and confidently.

• Working with families

  Parents and carers are an essential part of therapy at Small Sprouts Therapy. During initial appointments, therapists ask parents about their concerns and observations to inform assessment and recommendations. Throughout therapy, parents learn simple strategies to support their child's communication development during everyday activities at home, with homework being essential for progress. Therapists are available via work email to discuss concerns, and families can ask for clarification on homework during appointments. When requested, therapists can also prepare letters or reports for paediatrician appointments (with three weeks' notice), and they are happy to share therapy goals and plans with school-based therapists when appropriate.

• Your first visit

  Your first appointment begins with a warm welcome from the clinic's Client Services Officer, Maddie, followed by your therapist meeting you and your child in the waiting room. The therapist will spend time building rapport with your child and asking about your concerns to guide their assessment choices. Sessions incorporate fun games and interactive activities throughout, making assessment feel engaging for children. The session can last up to 90 minutes and covers various assessments relevant to your child's needs. At the end, the therapist will provide an overview of the findings and offer recommendations if further therapy is needed, and payment is arranged with Maddie as you leave.