Speech Therapy in the Sutherland Shire
Supporting Families in Miranda, Taren Point + Surrounding Areas
Our speech therapy services in the Sutherland Shire support children to develop confident communication skills that help them thrive at home, at school and in the community. Families in Miranda and Taren Point can access personalised support from experienced speech therapists who understand the needs of local children and families.
Through evidence-based speech therapy in Miranda and Taren Point, we support children across speech, language, literacy and social communication, helping them build strong foundations for learning and connection.
When to Consider Speech Therapy for Your Child
A qualified speech therapist in Miranda or Taren Point may be able to support your child if you have noticed:
Delayed or unclear speech
Difficulty being understood by people outside the family
Frustration or withdrawal during communication
Trouble learning and using new words
Difficulty understanding questions or instructions
Stuttering or disruptions to speech flow
Challenges with reading, spelling or phonics
Difficulty organising thoughts or retelling stories
Early Sutherland Shire speech therapy can help identify your child’s strengths and provide practical strategies to support their communication development.
Areas Supported by Speech Therapy
Speech
Speech sound difficulties can affect how clearly a child communicates. Speech therapy in Miranda and Taren Point supports children with articulation difficulties, phonological processing challenges and motor planning difficulties such as apraxia.
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Not sounding clear
Sounding slushy
Replacing ‘k’ for ‘t’ in words (e.g. cat à tat)
Producing ‘s’ as a ‘th’ (e.g. ‘so’ à ‘tho’)
Not being understood by unfamiliar listeners
Expressive Language
Expressive language refers to a child’s ability to use words and sentences to share ideas, thoughts and needs. A speech therapist in Miranda or Taren Point can help children develop vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure.
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Not using gestures or words to communicate
Not joining words to form sentences
Using short sentences for their age
Using incorrect grammar
Being unable to hold a conversation
Having difficulties retelling/writing a story
Phonological awareness (early reading and writing skills)
Phonological awareness is the ability to recognise and manipulate sounds in spoken words. These skills are essential for reading and writing and are commonly addressed in Sutherland Shire speech therapy.
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Mispronouncing letters or words.
Difficulty distinguishing between similar sounds sounds (e.g. getting confused between the ‘u’ and ‘a’ sounds)
Skipping over words
Inability to decode sounds in words
Guessing a word based on the first sound they see
Writing unrelated/made up words to those they were thinking of
Repetitive Language
Repetitive language involves repeating words, phrases or scripts rather than generating new language. Speech therapy in Miranda and Taren Point focuses on supporting more flexible and functional communication while respecting each child’s individual communication style.
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Experiencing difficulties following instruction
Not answering questions correctly
Having ‘behaviour difficulties’
Not being able to follow a story
Social Skills
Social communication includes verbal and non-verbal skills such as turn-taking, body language and understanding social cues. Speech therapy in the Sutherland Shire supports children to build social confidence in ways that feel authentic and supportive.
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Have a preference to communicate without eye contact
Find it challenging to stay on a topic during conversation
Experience difficulties understanding or expressing emotions
Have a hard time initiating conversations
Benefit from guidance on turn-taking
Feel unsure about greetings and general social customs
Stuttering
Stuttering is a fluency disorder where the flow of speech is interrupted. Early speech therapy in Miranda or Taren Point can support children to communicate with greater confidence and ease.
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Repetitions of sounds, syllables, words and/or phrases
Prolongations of sounds
Blocks in between words
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) provides additional ways for children to express themselves. A speech therapist in the Sutherland Shire can support children who use AAC alongside speech or as their primary communication method.
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Picture exchange communication systems (PECS)
Core vocabulary boards
Sign language or gesture
Speech generating devices
Tables or iPads with AAC apps
Eye-gaze technology
Switch-activated devices
Why Families Choose Our Sutherland Shire Speech Therapy Services
Families choose our speech therapists in Miranda and Taren Point because we offer:
Experienced and qualified speech therapists
Individualised, child-centred therapy plans
Support across speech, language, literacy, fluency and social communication
A respectful approach that values each child’s communication style
Convenient access to trusted Sutherland Shire speech therapy
Local Local Speech Therapy in Miranda, Taren Point and the Sutherland Shire
We proudly provide speech therapy in Miranda and Taren Point, supporting families across the wider Sutherland Shire. Our team understands the importance of accessible, local care and works closely with families to support communication across everyday environments.
