Sound Bites Therapy Services

14/10/2025

Responsive therapy for the win! The best therapy isn’t always filled with colourful resources and preplanned worksheets. Our therapists are always ready to adapt what they are doing to be responsive to what is happening right now in our client’s lives. Today one of Amelia’s clients had a tricky situation when someone else took the swing out of turn. This caused a BIG reaction and needed some careful navigation. Amelia put aside her planned activities and helped her client to see the consequences of the different choices that he could make.

Talking through real situations like this give the best chance for the child to learn how to react in more appropriate ways. It’s not just a made up worksheet scenario.

01/10/2025

Turn playtime into powerful learning moments.

Ever wondered how a simple toy box can spark big changes in your child’s language skills? Small, everyday moments at home are where so much growth happens—especially when you know what to look for.

Next time your child explores their toy box, try this: name each item slowly as they take it out. Talk about sizes, shapes, and what each toy can do. This playful routine builds vocabulary, encourages turn-taking, and even helps with following simple directions—all in a way that feels fun, not forced.

Curious about more ways to support communication at home? Reach out to our team today for tips tailored to your family’s needs. 😊

Your journey starts with small steps—and we’re here to guide you.

15/09/2025

A heartfelt thank you can change everything.

Ever wondered what happens when a whole family feels truly supported? At Sound Bites, we’re privileged to witness moments where small steps lead to big breakthroughs—like the joy of a child trying a new food, or the relief of a parent who finally feels heard.

Ali and our team believe therapy is most powerful when everyone’s voice matters. Whether it’s celebrating progress or working through challenges, we’re right beside you—every step of the way. 💙

Curious how our family-centred approach could help yours? Reach out today and let’s start your journey together.

09/09/2025

Meet Ali Spurr, Director and Speech Pathologist at Sound Bites Therapy Services.

Ali leads our team with a commitment to family-centred care and evidence-based practice. Her vision is to ensure every client feels supported as part of a wider family and community. Ali’s passion for clear, consistent communication shapes everything we do at Sound Bites.

If you have questions about our approach or want to learn more about our services, let us know in the comments.

02/07/2025

Hooray your child is turning 1! This has been a very big year for your baby. They have learnt som much in only 12 months. Here are some things to expect with communication by 12 months of age:

- your child will point or wave. Some children can give ‘high 5’ or ‘knuckles’

- you will see your child dancing (bopping) to music

- understands simple words. For example, “bye” (will wave), “where’s Mum?” (Will look around for Mum)

- you will hear some first words, the word will be different depending on the different words your child has heard in their environment, and what they are interested in. Some children say “Mum” and some say “dog” first. My daughter’s first word was “hat”! Whatever the first word is, it is a joyous occasion.

If you haven’t heard any words yet, don’t panic. Some children do take a little longer than others to start talking. Keep being with a talking to your baby, that is the best thing you can do!

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02/06/2025

Most babies say their first words between 12 and 18 months of age. However, you’ll start to notice the early signs of communication shortly after birth.

7 to 9 months:
-looks at you when you call their name.

-Stops for a moment when you say, “No.”

-Babbles long strings of sounds, like mamamama, upup, or babababa.

-Looks for loved ones when upset.

-Raises arms to be picked up.

-Recognizes the names of some people and objects.

-Pushes away unwanted objects.

You can help your baby develop their communication by encouraging their interaction attempts. Copy them when they say their long strings of sounds, smile, and pretend you are in a conversation together. Most of all, enjoy this time with your baby!

Over the next few weeks, we will be posting the milestones that we typically look out for in a child’s communication development. Hit ‘follow’ if you don’t want to miss these.

30/05/2025

Most babies say their first words between 12 and 18 months of age. However, you’ll start to notice the early signs of communication shortly after birth.

4 to 6 months
From 4 to 6 months you should notice that your baby is becoming more and more interactive.

They will:
Giggle and laugh.

Respond to facial expressions.

Look at objects of interest and follow objects with their eyes.

React to toys that make sounds, like those with bells or music.

Vocalise during play or with objects in mouth.

Vocalise different vowel sounds—sometimes combined with a consonant—like uuuuuummm, aaaaaaagoo, or daaaaaaaaaa.

Blows “raspberries.”

You can help your baby develop their communication by encouraging their interaction attempts. Talk back to them, smile, copy the sounds that they make.

This is the early stages of conversations.

Most of all, enjoy this time with your baby!

Over the next few weeks, we will be posting the milestones that we typically look out for in a child’s communication development. Hit ‘follow’ if you don’t want to miss these.

19/03/2025

What a great idea from Bridgewater Inn! A health snack plate and a chance to play outdoors.

Who's up for an after school play date 🤸‍♀️🤸

Bring the kids to the Bridgewater Inn beer garden for a healthy snack & let them explore nature's playground🌿🦆

Our kid's Grazing Plate is part of our new all day dining menu 🥕🥒🍇🧀 Plenty of other snacks, pizzas & pub classics now available on our all day dining menu 🥳

05/02/2025

Join in this free on-line workshop to get some ideas to get your children involved in gardening.

🌱 Kids in the Patch: FREE Online Workshop! 🌱

Get your little ones outdoors and into the garden with Mel Logozzo aka – a passionate mum, gardener, and insect enthusiast! 🐝🐞🌼

Join Mel for a FREE online workshop where she’ll share her best tips for making food-growing with kids FUN and engaging! 🍅👩‍🌾 Get inspired to teach the kids in your life about the joys of home-grown food and nature. 🌿

🗓 When: Thursday, 13th February at 7:30 PM
🎥 Can’t make it live? No problem! Everyone who registers will get access to the on-demand recording.

This is part of Grow it Local's monthly Learn to Grow workshop series, designed to inspire and empower Australians to grow, share, and eat locally! 🌏🍽

🔗 To Register:
Become a FREE member of Grow It Local: https://growitlocal.com/join-membership
Then head over to https://growitlocal.com/workshops to sign up!

Brought to you by City of Onkaparinga and GreenAdelaide

🌿 Let’s get the kids in the garden and growing the future! 🌿

02/02/2025

It’s hot!! But the air conditioning is working well in the clinic and it is full steam ahead for appointments today. There is off- street parking out the front and cold water if you need a drink.

26/10/2024

Good news!

Studies have demonstrated that the use of AAC does not interfere with speech development and actually has been shown to support such development.

Want to know more? Keep an eye on this chanel or ring us to get your child in for an appointment today!