Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Speech Therapy for Children in Adelaide
Established in 2000, Talk Speech Pathology has been dedicated to enhancing children's communication skills across Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula for over two decades. Our team of experienced speech pathologists collaborates closely with families, educators, and healthcare professionals to address speech, language, literacy, and social communication challenges. Utilising evidence-based practices, we conduct comprehensive assessments and tailor therapy goals to maximise each child's potential for effective communication. With clinic locations in Marion, Collinswood, Unley, Blackwood, Kingswood, Nailsworth, and Hawthorn, we deliver services in preschools, schools, homes, and clinical settings. Our practitioners maintain professional accreditation through annual training with Speech Pathology Australia, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards.We specialise in supporting children with diverse needs, including those diagnosed with developmental language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and auditory processing difficulties. Our administration team provides seamless support for appointment bookings, service inquiries, and account management. Committed to community education, we offer tailored training sessions for educators and caregivers on speech development and literacy strategies. Recognised for our productivity and expertise, we maintain waiting lists due to consistent demand for our specialist services. Through flexible service delivery models, we empower families to navigate communication challenges with confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Services
Speech Sounds Assessment
Language Development Therapy
Literacy Support
Social Communication Programs
Feeding Difficulties Intervention
Autism Spectrum Support
Developmental Language Disorder Therapy
Auditory Processing Support
In-Home Therapy Sessions
School-Based Programs
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in paediatric speech pathology
- Our team uses evidence-based practices for effective therapy outcomes
- Services available across Adelaide and Fleurieu Peninsula
- Practitioners maintain annual professional accreditation through Speech Pathology Australia
- Specialists in supporting children with complex communication needs
Associations and certifications
- Speech Pathology Australia
Services
Speech Sounds Assessment
Specialised evaluation and intervention for children struggling with speech sound production. Our therapists target specific sounds like 'sh', 's', and 'bl' through structured programs that improve intelligibility. Using play-based and age-appropriate techniques, we help children develop clear speech patterns that enhance overall communication abilities.
Language Development Programs
Comprehensive support for children experiencing difficulties with expressive and receptive language skills. Our programs address challenges in following instructions, understanding concepts, and constructing sentences. Through interactive activities, we build vocabulary and grammatical skills to improve both verbal expression and comprehension abilities in everyday contexts.
Literacy Support
Targeted intervention for children facing reading, spelling and writing challenges. Our evidence-based approach develops phonological awareness, decoding skills and reading comprehension. We implement structured literacy programs that build foundational skills while addressing individual learning needs in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Social Communication Programs
Specialised support for children struggling with social interaction and communication. Our programs develop skills in friendship building, turn-taking, and understanding social cues. Through group sessions and individualised strategies, we help children navigate social situations and improve peer relationships across home and school environments.
Feeding Difficulties Intervention
Expert guidance for families dealing with fussy eating and feeding challenges. Our therapists address sensory issues and oral motor difficulties that affect mealtimes. Through gradual exposure techniques and practical strategies, we help expand food repertoires and establish positive eating routines in home and childcare settings.
People
Rachel Althorp
Speech Pathologist
Experienced clinician specialising in early childhood speech development with particular expertise in articulation disorders and language delays. Committed to family-centred therapy approaches.
Andrea Ferguson
Speech Pathologist
Skilled practitioner with focus on literacy development and learning difficulties. Implements structured literacy programs to support reading and spelling challenges in school-aged children.
Sarah Kennedy
Speech Pathologist
Specialist in social communication disorders and autism spectrum support. Develops individualised programs to improve social interaction skills and peer relationships through evidence-based interventions.
Tahlia Warner
Administration Manager
Coordinates clinic operations and client services with extensive experience in healthcare administration. Provides expert support for appointment scheduling, funding navigation and client inquiries.
Vivian Anderson
Client Services Coordinator
Manages billing processes and client communications with over 15 years' experience in medical administration. Ensures seamless service delivery and client satisfaction across all clinic locations.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We support children from preschool through to secondary school age with speech, language and communication development needs.
Do you accept NDIS funding?
Yes, we work with children who have self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding for speech pathology services across our clinic locations.
Are services available in schools?
Yes, our therapists provide in-school support across Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula to help children access curriculum requirements.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, we provide home-based therapy sessions across Adelaide metropolitan area and the Fleurieu Peninsula as part of our flexible service delivery.
What training do your staff receive?
All our speech pathologists maintain annual professional development through Speech Pathology Australia's Self-Regulation Certificate program to ensure best practice standards.
