Songbird Speech Language Pathology
Archerfield QLD 4108
About Songbird Speech Language Pathology
At Songbird Speech Language Pathology, our mission is to help every child find their voice, overcome communication challenges, and soar with confidence at home, at school, and in their community. We work closely with your child or teen to help them overcome communication challenges in a way that's supportive, personalised, and fun. We take a holistic and supportive approach that doesn't just focus on difficulties, but also celebrates your child's abilities.
Services provided
Songbird Speech Language Pathology lists
- Speech Therapy
- Help children communicate clearly and independently, reducing frustration and making it easier to be understood by everyone.
- Language Support
- Support children with language disorders to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, grow their vocabulary, and improve their ability to listen and understand.
- Literacy (Reading and Spelling)
- Explore your child's literacy profile and provide support and tools to develop a love and confidence in reading and spelling through systematic synthetic phonics instruction.
- Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Work with families to find the best way for your child to communicate, tailored to fit your child's needs and your family's routines, with practical training for parents, teachers, and support staff.
- Fluency Support
- Help children build confidence in speaking at school, at home, and in the community through self-advocacy and positive self-image support.
- Social Interactions
- Help children find the tools they need to connect, communicate, and form meaningful relationships with others, focusing on pragmatic language and navigating the social world.
Get to know Songbird Speech Language Pathology
From Songbird Speech Language Pathology's website.
Our approach
Therapy at Songbird is highly individualised and builds on each child's unique strengths and interests to make sessions engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable. The approach is evidence-based, neuro-affirming, and strengths-based, grounded in the belief that every child communicates in their own way. Sessions take place in a fun, safe, and supportive environment where children feel motivated to grow and express themselves. The team takes time to understand the 'why' behind behaviours, recognising that all behaviour is a form of communication. Family, teachers, and others involved in the child's care are worked with in partnership to build meaningful connections and provide support where it's needed most.
Working with families
Your involvement is central to your child's therapy journey at Songbird. The team works in genuine partnership with parents, siblings, educators, and support teams, ensuring your voice and your child's voice are equally valued in every decision made and every goal set. Practical training and recommendations are provided tailored to your family's routines and everyday life at home, school, and in the community. Collaboration extends to schools and support staff to ensure consistent support across all settings, empowering families and helping children build confidence and independence everywhere they go.
Meet the team
The team is led by Izabella (Izzy) Cehajic, a Speech Language Pathologist (MSPA CPSP) with a Master of Speech Pathology from Griffith University. She trained initially as a singer at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and brings a unique perspective to her work. Izabella has developed her expertise through working in private clinics, schools, kindergartens, and within the Queensland Government Department of Education. Her practice is grounded in a child and family-centred approach that prioritises building connection and trust with each child and their support network.
Locations & areas served
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