Speech Therapy in Sans Souci
Our speech therapy services in Sans Souci support children to communicate confidently and connect with the world around them. Working with an experienced speech therapist in Sans Souci, children are supported to develop skills across talking, listening, social interaction, play, reading and writing.
Early access to St George area speech therapy can help children build strong communication foundations that support learning, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Speech Therapy
A speech therapist in Sans Souci may be able to support your child if you have noticed any of the following:
Limited use of gestures or words to communicate
Speech that is difficult for unfamiliar listeners to understand
Frustration, withdrawal or behaviour changes during communication attempts
Difficulty learning new words or expressing ideas clearly
Challenges understanding questions or following directions
Stuttering, hesitations or repetitions during speech
Difficulty reading, spelling or sounding out words
Trouble matching sounds with letters
Difficulty retelling events or organising ideas logically
If you have concerns, early speech therapy in Sans Souci can provide clarity and support.
Areas Supported by Speech Therapy
Speech
Speech sound difficulties can affect how clearly a child is understood. Speech therapy in Sans Souci supports children with articulation difficulties, phonological processing challenges and motor planning issues 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 is a child’s ability to use words and sentences to share thoughts, needs and ideas. A speech therapist in Sans Souci helps children build 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 within words. These skills are essential for reading and writing and are a key focus of St George area 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 Sans Souci supports children to develop more flexible and functional communication while respecting their 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 both verbal and non-verbal interaction skills such as turn-taking, body language and understanding social cues. Speech therapy in Sans Souci helps children build social confidence in ways that feel natural 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 speech flow is disrupted. Early speech therapy in Sans Souci can support children to communicate more confidently.
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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 provides alternative ways for children to express themselves. A speech therapist in Sans Souci 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 Sans Souci Speech Therapy Services
Families choose our speech therapists in Sans Souci because we offer:
Qualified and experienced speech therapists
Individualised, child-centred therapy plans
Support across speech, language, literacy, fluency and social communication
A respectful approach that values each child’s unique communication style
Convenient access to trusted St George area speech therapy
Local Speech Therapy in Sans Souci and St George Area
Our clinic proudly provides speech therapy in Sans Souci, supporting families throughout the St George area. We understand the importance of accessible, local care and work closely with families to support communication across home, school and community settings.
