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Monday 8am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm Thursday 8am - 5:30pm Friday 8am - 1pm

The Speech Co

Enthusiastic Speech Pathologists bringing out the best in children by supporting their communication.

20/03/2026

Today is World Down Syndrome day. It is a day of inclusion, joy, and a chance to raise awareness about this community.

Did you know Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21? It can affect development, learning, and speech💬.

Early support, encouragement, and inclusion make a huge difference. At Speech Co, we are proud to help children find their voice, build confidence, and reach their goals 🗣️✨.

Let’s celebrate differences, spread awareness, and create a world where everyone is valued 💛💙💛.

17/03/2026

Why are we as Speech Pathologists so passionate about building rapport with your child?

Building a strong, positive relationship between your child and their therapist is key to successful outcomes. Here's why it matters:

• Trust: A good rapport helps your child feel safe and comfortable, encouraging them to open up and engage fully in therapy
• Motivation: When children enjoy their sessions, they're more likely to participate actively and practice at home.
• Confidence: A supportive relationship boosts your child's self-esteem and willingness to try new challenges.

Building and maintaining rapport is so important to your child’s overall progress and therapy experience 🌟

12/03/2026

🎉💙 Happy Birthday to our incredible Miss Paige!
Your gentle nature, kindness, and unwavering passion for your work shine through every day. Whether you’re working your magic on breathing and myofunctional therapy, expertly fixing lisps, or sharing your incredible gestalt knowledge, you bring warmth and joy to those around you.

We feel so lucky to have you as part of our team and can’t wait to enjoy celebrating you today! 💫💬

09/03/2026

Home is where the magic happens!🏠

Here at The Speech Co, we love empowering our families with the knowledge and resources to help their child at home. When completing home practice, it’s important to:
• Practice daily: 5-10 minutes is all you need!
• Incorporate your child’s favourite games and toys
• Keep it fun and praise your child!

Remember to ask your Speech Pathologist for fun and easy ways to keep the practice going outside of your sessions.

07/03/2026

💜✨ Happy International Women’s Day! ✨💜

At The Speech Co, we are proud to be a clinic driven by women. Every single one of our Speechies brings passion, care, and expertise to the work we do.

Today, we celebrate our clients, families, and community, but also the strength, dedication, and compassion of our own team 💪

From guiding little voices to supporting big dreams, we are inspired every day by the amazing women around us and the impact we can make together ✨

03/03/2026

🌼 A little poem for our Parent and Carer Community 🌼

To the parents and carers showing up each day,
In your own perfectly imperfect way.
We see the love in all you do,
The quiet strength that carries you.

The messy mornings, the late-night talks,
The tiny wins, the wobbly walks.
They all add up, they always do,
To kids who feel safe, loved, and adored by you.

So here’s a gentle little cheer:
You’re doing great, even on the 'tough' days here.
Take a breath, give yourself grace,
There’s magic growing in your place 💛✨

26/02/2026

📣 Did you know that children who have difficulty saying certain speech sounds often find reading and spelling harder too?

Speech sound skills are closely tied to phonological awareness - the ability to hear and play with sounds in words - which is a key building block for strong literacy skills.

When a child can’t clearly hear, say, or break apart sounds, it can impact:
🗣 Sounding out words
🔤 Learning letter–sound links
❓ Spelling new words
📖 Reading confidence

The good news? Early intervention makes a huge difference.

Supporting speech sounds early strengthens the foundations for reading and writing, making literacy feel easier and less stressful down the track.

If you’re noticing unclear speech or tricky sounds, trust your gut. Getting support early is one of the best gifts you can give your child 💛 📚

24/02/2026

🌈 Want to help your child become more flexible with food? Start with tiny, low-stress changes to other areas of their lives.

Try things like:
🔹 Changing the bag they use for preschool
🔹 Changing the swimmer they usually wear to swimming lessons
🔹 Changing the hat they use at preschool
🔹 Changing the teddy or blanket they sleep with at night

Increasing change in their lives will foster flexibility, and in turn flexibility in their eating. Remember not to change everything at once. The goal isn’t to overhaul their life overnight.

The goal is one small, safe, supported change that your child can tolerate. If they can’t tolerate it, don’t change it.

Start tiny. Stay curious. You’ve got this. 💛

19/02/2026

🌙 Sleep Disordered Breathing🌙

Sleep is vital for your child’s health, but certain signs could indicate sleep disordered breathing. Swipe across to see the signs to keep an eye out for ➡

💡 If you notice these signs, it may be a sign your child would benefit from an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist or a Paediatric Dentist evaluation.

17/02/2026

Build Language Through Play! 🧱

Playing with blocks isn’t just fun, it’s a fantastic way to grow your child’s vocabulary and communication skills.

As you create towers or imaginative designs together, try modelling words like:
✅ Shapes, colours, and sizes: “Look at this tiny green block!”
✅ Action words: “Stack it up”, “Balance carefully”, or “Place it here”
✅ Location words: “The red block is under the blue one” or “Put this on top”

Simple conversations during play make learning natural and enjoyable. So grab those blocks and start building language one piece at a time! 💬✨

13/02/2026

Stuck for inspiration on how to make speech practice at home fun? Don’t worry, we've got your back!

Here are some playful ideas you can fit into your daily routine to help get that extra bit of speech practice.

1️⃣ Sound Hunt 🔍 Find objects around the house that start with a target sound.
2️⃣ Mirror Talk 🪞 Make silly faces and practise sounds in the mirror.
5️⃣ Tongue Twisters 👅 Keep them short and silly: “Red rocket rocks!”
8️⃣ Echo Game 🗣️ Say a word, and have your child repeat it with a silly voice or gesture.

Need more ideas? Chat to your Speech Pathologist, they would be happy to help 🩵

09/02/2026

If you have an upcoming appointment or are thinking of booking in for an assessment, you might be wondering what happens in an initial speech and language appointment... 💬

An initial appointment is a chance for us to get to know your child and your family.

During the session we:
🗣 Chat with you about your child’s history, communication skills, and any concerns.
👀 Observe and assess speech, language, social communication, and oral motor skills.
✅ Identify strengths, areas to support, and potential goals.
🤝 Provide recommendations, strategies, and next steps to help your child's progress.

Every child is unique, and this appointment helps us create a personalised plan to support your child's communication journey 🌟💛

Address

Richmond Lowlands, NSW
2753

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+61245783096

Website

http://www.thespeechco.com.au/

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