Conditions We Treat

Speech Therapy

Engaging speech therapy session with children and a therapist promoting communication skills and language development.

How Speech Pathology Supports Communication and Connection

At Chatterbox, our paediatric Speech Pathologists help children build the communication skills they need to express themselves, understand others, and thrive across daily life. From toddlers just learning to talk, to school-aged kids navigating complex speech and language challenges, we support children at every stage of development. Whether it’s speech clarity, following instructions, or reading and spelling, our goal is to help every child feel confident, capable, and connected. 

Explore the key areas we support below.

Each link will take you to a detailed page explaining what to look for, how therapy works, and how we can support your child’s communication journey.

Clear speech therapy session with a young girl improving communication skills.

Understanding instructions, concepts, questions, and stories.

Friendly speech therapy session with a child and therapist in Australia.

Using words and sentences to express thoughts clearly and confidently.

Young girl practicing speech therapy at Chatterbox Speech, specializing in children's communication and language development in Australia.

Producing sounds clearly so others can understand your child’s speech.

Child practicing speech therapy exercises at Chatterbox Speech clinic in Australia.

Helping your child speak smoothly, with less repetition or tension.

Frustrated young child reading a book, symbolising speech and communication challenges, in a classroom setting.

Building the skills needed for confident reading, writing, and learning.

Young boy speaking confidently during speech therapy session at Chatterbox Speech, highlighting effective children's communication coaching in Australia.

Supporting clear production of “s”, “z”, and other sibilant sounds. 

Clear speech therapy session with a young girl practicing with a speech therapist in a bright, welcoming clinic.

Helping children with motor planning difficulties coordinate speech sounds.

We also help with…

Language Development
  • Early language development
  • Understanding and using a range of concepts (e.g. size, location, time)
  • Answering and asking questions
  • Following instructions
  • Expanding sentence structure and vocabulary
  • Higher-level thinking (e.g. predicting, inferencing)
  • Articulation and phonology
  • Sound awareness and phonological processing
  • Phonological dyslexia
  • Motor planning for speech
  • Pre-literacy skills (rhyming, sound-letter knowledge)
  • Reading fluency and comprehension
  • Spelling and writing structure
  • Understanding text types and purposes
  • Conversation skills and turn-taking
  • Understanding social cues
  • Peer interactions and group dynamics
  • Imaginative and cooperative play

AAC systems and strategies for children with limited verbal language

  • Chewing, drinking, and swallowing concerns
  • Supporting safe and effective feeding

Not sure what your child needs?

That’s okay, we’re here to help you figure it out. Whether your child is tricky to understand, struggles to follow instructions, or finds reading hard, we’ll work with you to understand their needs and build a therapy plan that fits.

Your speech pathologist can help guide you with strategies that suit your child’s needs and fit easily into your daily life.

Bright young speech therapist engaging with a happy child in a friendly learning environment in Australia.
Children engaging in speech therapy at Chatterbox Speech clinic in Australia.

At Chatterbox we want the best for your family. Our therapists are kind and caring. They are passionate about working with children and helping your child to realise their true potential.

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