Talk About It Speech Pathology

Get to know Talk About It Speech Pathology

From Talk About It Speech Pathology's website.

• Our approach

  Talk About It Speech Pathology uses a strengths-based, evidence-based intervention approach that is child-centred and neurodivergent affirming. Individualised therapy sessions and programs are developed for each child based on their specific strengths, current evidence-based research, and the child and family's needs. The practice works closely with families, carers and other health and educational professionals to support children in developing their communication skills. Sessions are offered flexibly as home visits, school visits (where approved) or online via Telehealth, and the Speech Pathologist adapts strategies to suit each child's engagement style and developmental level.

• Working with families

  The Speech Pathologist works collaboratively with parents and caregivers to develop an individualised therapy plan and emphasises that progress comes with commitment, consistency and hard work from everyone involved, particularly parents and caregivers who spend the most time with their child. Families are encouraged to contact the Speech Pathologist to discuss how their child engages best, whether that involves particular toys, visuals or motivators. The practice values close working relationships with families and recognises that parental involvement and motivation are key factors affecting how long therapy is needed and the outcomes achieved.

• Meet the team

  Grace Franklin is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and Paediatric Speech Pathologist at Talk About It Speech Pathology who graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from Flinders University in 2015. She has extensive experience in both public and private sectors across Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland, and holds current membership with Speech Pathology Australia. Grace has completed specialised training in numerous evidence-based programs including Hanen "It Takes Two to Talk" and "More Than Words", PECS, PROMPT, the SOS Approach to Feeding, Sounds-Write Linguistic Phonics, the Lidcombe Program for stuttering, and is a qualified Orofacial Myologist.

• Your first visit

  An initial assessment involves the Speech Pathologist gathering information about your child's developmental history, your concerns and your child's communication skills through discussions, interactions, play, observation and both formal and informal tests. For a quicker overview, screening assessments are also available as a brief 15-20 minute assessment of your child's communication skills to determine if further in-depth assessment is required, with a summary report provided. A comprehensive written report will be provided after a full assessment, including recommendations for support and next steps tailored to your child's needs.