The Communication Clinic Speech Pathology Services

The Communication Clinic Speech Pathology Services Communication is the key that unlocks the world. We offer functional Speech Pathology Services.

Assessment and intervention services are offered for
- Dynamic Augmentative and Alternative Communication assessment and implementation
- Feeding (including food fussiness groups run with Anna Behnke OT)
- Articulation (Speech)
- Language (Comprehension and Expression)
- Literacy
- Stuttering
- Social Skills (including Groups)

We are super lucky to offer an introduction to Auslan for parents and carers. Madeleine will bring her energy and phenom...
07/10/2025

We are super lucky to offer an introduction to Auslan for parents and carers. Madeleine will bring her energy and phenomenal knowledge of all things Auslan to share with families and support people. Places are limited so get in quickly. Admin@thecommclinic.com.au

I, Cat, was very fortunate some years ago to meet an amazing Speech Pathologist/ Teacher working as the Learning Support...
17/09/2025

I, Cat, was very fortunate some years ago to meet an amazing Speech Pathologist/ Teacher working as the Learning Support coordinator at a school a child, with very complex needs, I work with was transitioning to. She is passionate, knowledgeable and we are so fortunate to have her locally. She had set up such wonderful supports at the school that we sent our own son to the same school. With Kathryn’s support she helped him to feel safe and transition from school can’t and severe PTSD at even seeing kids in uniform, to successfully attending every day. Kathryn and John are phenomenal parents that have educated me about Childhood Dementia and have been brave and are sharing their story with the world so that others may benefit. It’s an important story and one that reinforces how essential it is to have specialised supports set up for assessment and treatment of complex conditions like childhood dementia. Today is Face It day to raise awareness of Childhood Dementia. Please read, learn and hug your kids tightly tonight because every day with them is precious. https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/wellbeing/young-siblings-diagnosed-with-childhood-dementia/news-story/0f15a5c17186f6bba88c033c956ab65b #
For those Speechies and teachers Kathryn’s business is Language and Learning I recommend any of her training or sign up for the Tier 3 Toolkit, you won’t be disappointed.

Strive for Autism are holding a free seminar in Cessnock with guest speakers Daniel and Daryl Giles and Dr. Lee Sturgeon...
12/08/2025

Strive for Autism are holding a free seminar in Cessnock with guest speakers Daniel and Daryl Giles and Dr. Lee Sturgeon. This seminar will be held on Tuesday the 9th of September at Cessnock Leagues Club, arrive 5.30pm for 6pm start.

This is a FREE event but registration is essential. You can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer below.

For further information about this event please contact Maxine Baird at info@striveforautism.org.au or 0419 913 033

Bear in the Big Blue House is a favourite of many people who receive speech pathology services from us. The Goodbye Song...
11/08/2025

Bear in the Big Blue House is a favourite of many people who receive speech pathology services from us. The Goodbye Song is actually our adult AAC Music groups final song, their choice. I think this sums up why it’s so comforting (from Australian Millennials) -
“Bear in the Big Blue House was a soft, slow, comforting hug of a show.
You’d come home, crash on the couch, and Bear would be there like, “Hey there, small human, let’s talk about feelings.”
The goodbye song at the end? Gut-wrenching. The Moon? Emotionally wise beyond reason.
This show taught emotional intelligence before we even knew what that was.”
We support adults and children with their special interests without judgement, so they can feel valued, safe and comfortable working with us.

I, Cat, have been trying to upskill in my axe throwing. It’s not going well but some of the young people I work with are...
06/08/2025

I, Cat, have been trying to upskill in my axe throwing. It’s not going well but some of the young people I work with are going really well. This young man was a first timer foam axe thrower and got double 7. What a legend 🤩

We know how tricky it can be to keep up dental hygiene with Autistic kids. It can be a really overwhelming experience. R...
12/07/2025

We know how tricky it can be to keep up dental hygiene with Autistic kids. It can be a really overwhelming experience. Resources at the toothPASTE website have been targeted for Autistic people. This website provides a holistic view with management strategies to assist families and children. Have a look here and there might be one strategy that assists. https://www.autismtoothcare.com

As part of our services we deliver communication and eating and drinking supports to people of all ages with a disabili...
20/06/2025

As part of our services we deliver communication and eating and drinking supports to people of all ages with a disability who receive NDIS supports. Without an increase in this rate over the last 6 years we’ve had to gradually use more fees from the pricing guide to cover costs eg travel. The NDIS are now cutting travel. We already have bases in Singleton, Medowie, Cessnock and Newcastle that we have set up to reduce the costs to the people we work with. We absorb the cost of clinician travel to these bases at the moment. We also provide supports to areas like Dungog that have very few services based locally. We have an extremely experienced team and want to be able to continue these specialised services without it costing extra for the people we work with. I ask two things 1. Please sign the petition in the link below 2. At your next NDIS review don’t accept any plan that doesn’t have travel time on top of therapy hours. NDIS do fund travel so we can work with people in the places they live, work and play. Have a wonderful weekend. Cat ~ Director TCC https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-disability-support-stop-the-ndis-cuts

It’s been an interesting couple of days in the Speech Pathology world since the NDIS released their annual pricing revie...
13/06/2025

It’s been an interesting couple of days in the Speech Pathology world since the NDIS released their annual pricing review. We will continue to voice our concerns for the people we provide services to. We have been here for 14 years and will continue to provide evidence based, high quality, caring services to the people that choose us as their therapists. Please see the link here for more information from https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BjYDjvum5/?

For our LAMP WFL iPad app users please see the link for how to update to the newest version. We will be reviewing this o...
13/06/2025

For our LAMP WFL iPad app users please see the link for how to update to the newest version. We will be reviewing this over the next few days so we are up to date with the changes and any new features which might be helpful. See the link here for instructions on how to upgrade or book in an appointment with one of our Speech Pathologists or therapy assistants who can run through this with you. https://www.liberator.co.uk/blog/blog/2025/06/05/lamp-wfl-app-upgrade/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK4WNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj0xT82psOVo33KotAIgvh9GMRGg1mOq3jfSS-zzxkW9OgbEm9nrrc9jJdrZ_aem_ltVYKgz9Ssf2UHlfBMs-Nw

Due to the unprecedented flooding and road closures over night and this morning, we have shut the clinic doors for today...
22/05/2025

Due to the unprecedented flooding and road closures over night and this morning, we have shut the clinic doors for today. We don’t want our clinicians or the people using our services driving in these conditions. We hope you are all safe, dry and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday. Please email admin@thecommcminic.com.au or call 49338694 and speak with our virtual assistants who will pass on a message to us.

If you’ve been following Love on the Spectrum USA you would have met Abbey. Abbey described herself as being the little ...
13/04/2025

If you’ve been following Love on the Spectrum USA you would have met Abbey. Abbey described herself as being the little mermaid when she was a child, listening to everyone one else but unable to speak their language. Her story, and others, have broken down assumptions about people with a disability and in the latest series she sings a song for her boyfriend that tells their story and her feelings. Given the sad news out of the USA this morning let’s show the world how people with a disability are people, are equals and entitled to feel safe, loved and valued. Watch Abbey’s song here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18uAPYYt8d/?mibextid=wwXIfr

If you’re in to Podcasts you may have been listening to or heard of the Telepathy tapes. I have people reach out to me t...
04/04/2025

If you’re in to Podcasts you may have been listening to or heard of the Telepathy tapes. I have people reach out to me thinking this might be of interest and also asking my opinion. This is not about opinion, but is about Facilitated Communication. It’s about everyone’s right to autonomous communication. At TCCSPS we highlight to everyone that any intervention we provide physically or even emotionally has an impact on a persons selection. The Telepathy tapes deals purly and simply with facilitated communication. This is where a person “supports”/“facilitates” access to communication for person who does not use mouth words. At TCCSPS we work tirelessly to support people to access communication supports/ AAC independently. This might mean having a range of access methods and mounting options. The persons words need to be their own. We have seen time and time again the effects of FC on individuals. The frontline program from America ‘Prisoners of silence’ lead one of the biggest critics of FC, Janice from FC is not science, to question her role as a communicator facilitator and commit to educating others. Please have a look at her information here for a greater understanding of the harm supports such as those provided in the Telepathy Tapes can do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB3ZbWdBrVo
If you’d like support to move to independent communication please get in touch as everyone has a right to communication and having their own words heard.

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