SPOT Paediatrics

17/07/2025

Our speech pathologists Amara and Carly have been busy completing professional development courses to further their knowledge!

✏️📚 Amara recently completed a 4 day Sounds-Write practitioner training run by SPELD SA to develop her skills in supporting those with reading and spelling difficulties

🗣️✈️ Carly recently travelled to Melbourne to attend Speech Pathologist Amy Graham’s presentation on effective treatment for speech sound disorders in children to support those with speech difficulties.

🍴🍎 Earlier in the year, both Amara and Carly also completed the Get Permission Approach to Anxious Eaters and Anxious Mealtimes to support those experiencing mealtime stress

For more information on how we can support you, see our website, submit an enquiry online or give us a call!

supports

16/07/2025

Meet Nicola!
Nicola has a passion for working with children, families, and educators to build strong relationships. Nicola prioritises honouring a child’s communication style and embedding evidence based practice into her therapy to support the development of speech, language, literacy and communication skills. Nicola’s fun, attentive and interactive style ensures she engages and connects with children to build a strong foundation for success.

We are so thrilled to have Nicola as the newest member of our speech pathology team!

27/06/2025

We took time out on Friday for dinner and Yo-Chi! Popped some yo-chi cherries (the oldies in the group) and we farewelled Mikaela. Mikaela has helped shape SPOT to what it is today and we are so thankful to have had her share her friendship, laughter, mentoring and clinical expertise with us sticking with us through many ups and downs. Onwards and upwards! We wish you all the best 🥰

11/06/2025

Join us for some school holiday groups this July! Click on the link to register your interest or scan the QR code. Come and have some fun with us! 😁✂️🖍🎲⭐️
https://spotpaediatrics.com.au/school-holiday-groups/

21/05/2025

People with a lived experience of disability are invited by the Cities of Marion, Mitcham and Holdfast Bay to join the Disability Advisory Network (DAN). 🧑‍🦽👏

The group meets monthly and provides valuable advice regarding the challenges, wishes and views of disabled people, their family members and unpaid carers - helping improve access and inclusion across programs, services, and public spaces.

To express your interest, visit 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wSNZc

21/05/2025

Medicare's Better Access scheme allows Australian children with mental health challenges 10 rebateable mental health treatment sessions per calendar year when referred by their GP.  However, for all but 2 of these sessions, Medicare rules dictate that the child must be present in the room and recei...

17/05/2025

28/03/2025

Our wonderful speech and OT team have availability across the school holidays if you are looking to book a speech pathology or occupational therapy assessment and haven't been able to find the time during the busy school term 🌞

Sometimes school holidays can be a great time to get an assessment underway without the pressures and demands of school.

We can also offer Functional Capacity Assessments and Mealtime assessment for anxious eaters.

If you'd like to know more check out our website
www.spotpaediatrics.com.au or feel free get in contact with us! 📞

26/03/2025

Did you know that we now offer mealtime supports? 🥣🍴

Our supports are for families with children that are anxious eaters and are finding success and enjoyment at mealtimes a challenge. Our approach is responsive, supportive, sensitive and evidence based.

Want to find out more? See our webpage for information, submit an enquiry online or give us a call!

https://spotpaediatrics.com.au/speech-pathology/mealtime-supports/

24/03/2025

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website! 🎉🌐

Our updated page is designed to make it easier to learn about the services we offer, access helpful resources, and stay connected with us. Whether you’re seeking speech pathology or occupational therapy services our new site has everything you need to get started.

💻 Check it out today and explore: ✅ Easy navigation and online enquiry form ✅ Information about our services for NDIS, and private clients ✅ Helpful tips and resources to come, to support you at home ✅ And so much more!

Visit us at www.spotpaediatrics.com.au and let us know what you think! 💙

20/03/2025

Neurodiversity is the beautiful reality that brains come in all kinds of unique and valuable forms. It includes autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, and many other ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world. 💡🌍

This week, we celebrate the strengths, creativity, and incredible perspectives that neurodivergent individuals bring to our communities! 🧠💛

Neurodiversity isn’t something to “overcome” or “fix”—it’s something to embrace, support, and celebrate. Every brain has its own way of thriving, and when we create spaces that honor those differences, everyone benefits.

Ways to celebrate neurodiversity:
🎨 Embrace strengths – Every neurodivergent mind has gifts to offer, from creativity to deep focus to innovative thinking.
🔄 Support different needs – Accommodations and sensory-friendly spaces empower people to show up as their authentic selves.
💙 Listen & learn – Neurodivergent voices should lead the conversation about their own experiences.

Let’s work toward a world that truly values and uplifts neurodivergent individuals—not just this week, but every day! 🎉

Tag someone who inspires you or share how you celebrate neurodiversity! ✨



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15/03/2025