Speak & Develop Speech Pathology
SUITE 18/71-77 Penshurst St, Willoughby NSW 2068
- Clinic
- Comes to you
- Online sessions
About Speak & Develop Speech Pathology
Speak & Develop provides in-clinic and mobile speech pathology services across Sydney's North Shore, with telehealth available Australia wide. They aim to create a supportive learning environment that facilitates children's communication development by working with families to set functional and achievable goals, believing that learning and growth occurs across the lifespan.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Home or school visits
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Speak & Develop Speech Pathology lists
- Comprehensive Assessment
- Assessment for children and adolescents aged 0-17 years to explore communication concerns and set functional goals, including a written report with recommendations.
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- Dynamic and supportive therapy sessions offered as 45-minute or 60-minute appointments, provided in-clinic, at home, school, or via telehealth.
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Treatment for articulation disorders, phonological impairments, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).
- Stuttering
- Support for communication disorders affecting speech fluency, including repetitions, prolongations, and involuntary pauses.
- Early Language Intervention
- Techniques and strategies for parents/carers to encourage spoken and gestural communication in young children.
- Language Disorders
- Support for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affecting understanding and use of spoken language.
- Neuro-Affirming Therapy
- Client-centered, supportive approach for neurodivergent children including autism, ADHD, and specific learning disorders.
- Literacy Support
- Reading and spelling support using the Sounds Write Program, a synthetic phonics approach for children with specific learning disorders or dyslexia.
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Support for developing alternative communication methods.
- Social Communication
- Help developing unique communication styles relative to the child's communicative strengths.
- Group Therapy and School Readiness Programs
- Holiday programs supporting school readiness, literacy, language, or social skills.
- Pre-School Screenings
- Screening services for pre-school aged children.
- Kids Club @ Speak & Develop
- Program offered by Speak & Develop for children.
Get to know Speak & Develop Speech Pathology
From Speak & Develop Speech Pathology's website.
Our approach
Therapy is dynamic and fun, delivered in a supportive environment that facilitates learning through play, connection and evidence-based care. Sessions are tailored to each child's individual and functional goals, with the highest quality of intervention supported by the most recent research. Sessions are offered as 45-minute or 60-minute appointments and can be provided in the clinic, at home, at school, or via telehealth depending on what suits your family best.
Working with families
The team values working with children and their families to set functional and achievable goals, emphasising that learning and development occurs across the lifespan. You're encouraged to reach out to discuss your child's specific needs, and the team commits to providing clear guidance, answering your questions, and supporting your family every step of the way. This collaborative approach ensures parents and carers are active partners in their child's communication journey.
Your first visit
A comprehensive assessment explores any concerns you have about your child's communication development and helps set functional goals for ongoing therapy. The appointment includes a detailed evaluation, and you'll receive a written report from the Speech Pathologist with recommendations tailored to your child's needs. This initial assessment forms the foundation for any therapy that follows, ensuring goals are meaningful and achievable for your child and family.
Locations & areas served
Willoughby
SUITE 18/71-77 Penshurst St, Willoughby NSW 2068
Get directions to Willoughby (opens Google Maps in a new tab)- Comes to you
- Online sessions
Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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