Speech Pathology
About Speech Pathology
Our Speech Pathologists are dedicated to empowering children and adolescents to express themselves, as well as to safely and effectively eat, drink and swallow. At Emble, all forms of communication are accepted and embraced. Our team is experienced in the implementation of high- and low-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and strategies.
Our approach is evidence-based, neuro-affirming and client-centred, meaning we tailor our support to meet the individualised needs and preferences of each child and adolescent. We strive to empower our clients to communicate effectively, build confidence, and thrive within their natural environment.
Our speech pathologists work with children and adolescents in the areas of:
- Speech sound production: Helping individuals produce sounds, syllables, and words clearly and accurately.
- Language development: Supporting language comprehension and expression, including vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.
- Fluency: Assisting individuals who stutter or have other fluency disorders in achieving smooth and effortless speech.
- Feeding and swallowing: Assessing and managing difficulties with eating, drinking, and swallowing safely and effectively.
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Implementing high and low-tech devices and aids to facilitate communication across all environments.
- Play and Engagement Skills: Through a neuro-affirming and play-based lens, supporting a child or adolescent to express themselves confidently in social settings, form meaningful connections with others, and develop essential skills for navigating relationships and interaction.
In addition to supporting your child within one-to-one therapy, our Speech Pathologists also:
- Provide parent coaching to empower parents to implement and reinforce language and communication strategies within the home, as well as out in the community
- Collaborate and frequently liaise with your child’s educators, to support generalisation of skills and implementation of strategies across their educational and care settings.
Speech Pathology Assessments
Our team of Speech Pathologists are experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate communication, language, speech and swallowing abilities. These assessments may include standardised assessments, informal observations, and interviews with parents and caregivers. The information gathered helps us identify areas of strength and areas needing support, informing the development of individualised treatment plans.
Our Speech Pathology team provides the following types of assessments:
Speech Sound Assessments:
These assessments identify which sounds your child may not be able to pronounce correctly, to inform goal setting as well as support identification of speech sound errors, such as motor planning challenges or phonological processing delays.
Language Assessments:
Language assessments explore the development of a child’s expressive and receptive language skills, to further inform goal setting and strategies and therapy planning. They are also instrumental in supporting students and families seeking in-school funding or exploring a diagnosis of Autism.
Feeding Assessment:
Feeding assessments provide valuable information through evaluation of oral motor skills to support safe eating and drinking.
Literacy Assessments:
Assessing reading, writing, and spelling abilities to tailor therapeutic strategies and educational plans.
