Speech Pathology
Evidence-based Tools
Our speech pathologists support your child, whether they are speaking or non-speaking, in developing meaningful communication skills so they feel understood. We also help them interpret social cues and understand both verbal and non-verbal language by recognising the intentions of other people.
We also help you understand your child’s communication style using different approaches and strategies, including Marte Meo, Language and Speech Development Interventions, Hanen Parent Training Programs, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Gestalt Language Processing, Declarative Language, and DIR Floortime®.
Our Speech Pathologists are trained in neuro-affirming and trauma-informed practices, such as Circle of Security. These practices focus on your child’s ability to feel safe and secure with you and others, which is the foundation for all learning.
Our Speech Pathologists recognise that language comprehension and development are complex processes that often require a collaborative approach. We work with other therapists to address various factors that may impact your child’s development, including co-regulation, shared attention, visual-spatial and auditory processing, timing and rhythm, and sensory-motor processing.
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More About Communication
Basic Strategies For Parents
At My Therapy House we have developed different ways to support a child’s communication.
We have refined these strategies through direct observations of children, coupled with insights from the families we support. By continuously evaluating what is effective, we ensure ongoing growth and improvement.
You can download a brochure about communicating with your child below:
Understanding Naming
Naming is important because sometimes children can’t understand what adults are thinking.
Naming is saying what your child is doing, feeling, and experiencing in the moment, what you are doing, feeling, and experiencing, and what is happening in the world around them. This supports your child’s growing awareness of what they themselves are experiencing, what others may be experiencing, and connecting with others in shared experiences.
Naming makes the world and interactions more predictable for your child and strengthens relationships.
You can download a brochure about naming below.
Gestalt Language Learners
Children learn language in different ways. Some children learn by putting different single words together. These children are referred to as ‘analytical language processors’. Other children learn by using words, whole phrases or sentences from movies they have seen, YouTube videos, stories they have heard, and parts of conversations they have heard. This is sometimes referred to as scripting or echolalia. These children are known as gestalt language processors. Our Speech pathologists understand there are different ways of learning and using language. For some more information, please refer to this PowerPoint we made to explain what the different language learning styles are in children.
NDIS Resources
Supporting Effective Communication is an eLearning module for NDIS workers from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission that outlines effective communication and how it supports choice and control.
The module is designed to support NDIS providers and workers in meeting their obligations under the NDIS Code of Conduct. However, we believe it can also assist families to better understand how to support and enable their children to express themselves and be heard.
The short module is free and available to anyone to complete via the NDIS Commission’s website.
Communication is complex and does not only involve teaching a child to talk and understand spoken language.
It is believed that 55% of communication is body language, 38% is the tone of voice, and 7% is the actual words spoken.