Business Details
Specialist Children's Speech Therapy Services
Alison Marriott Speech Pathologist has been dedicated to supporting children's communication development since 2012. Our practice specialises in comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions for speech articulation, fluency, oral language, and phonological awareness skills. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Alison Marriott employs evidence-based methodologies to create engaging therapy sessions that incorporate children's interests while delivering measurable progress. We maintain strong partnerships with local schools and preschools to ensure consistent support across all environments. Our NDIS-registered services include detailed reporting and collaborative goal-setting with families.Through interactive resources like the award-winning 'Max Helps Grandad' book, we promote early literacy and cause-and-effect understanding. Initial 45-minute consultations provide thorough assessments followed by personalised therapy recommendations. We prioritise parent involvement in all sessions and maintain strict compliance with all relevant regulatory standards including privacy and child protection policies. Our practice operates from a fully accessible clinic in Beulah Park and maintains active communication channels with educators via email and phone consultations.
Services
Speech Assessment
Oral Language Support
Phonological Awareness Training
Fluency Therapy
NDIS Services
Highlights and features
- NDIS-registered speech pathology services with specialist autism consultation
- Personalised therapy programs tailored to each child's specific communication needs
- Collaborative approach involving parents and educational institutions
- Interactive learning resources developed by experienced speech pathologist
- Comprehensive initial assessments with clear therapy recommendations
What people say
Personalised therapy programs
Effective communication strategies
Knowledgeable therapist
Engaging sessions
Excellent resources
Services
Speech Assessment
Comprehensive 45-minute initial assessments identify speech articulation, fluency and language development needs. Includes 30-minute clinical evaluation followed by 15-minute parent consultation. Provides detailed feedback and tailored therapy recommendations. Sessions incorporate play-based assessment techniques to engage children comfortably in the clinical environment.
Oral Language Support
Targeted interventions address receptive and expressive language difficulties. Develops vocabulary, sentence structure and conversational skills through structured play activities. Focuses on improving comprehension and verbal expression for better academic and social communication. Sessions incorporate visual aids and interactive storytelling techniques.
Phonological Awareness Training
Specialised programs develop critical pre-literacy skills through engaging sound-matching games. Focuses on identifying, blending and manipulating word sounds to support reading and spelling development. Uses multi-sensory techniques including tactile letter tools and interactive books. Designed for children with phonological processing difficulties.
Fluency Therapy
Individualised programs address speech fluency challenges using gentle, child-friendly techniques. Teaches controlled breathing and smooth speech patterns while building confidence. Includes home practice activities and parental guidance. Focuses on reducing anxiety associated with speaking situations.
NDIS Services
Registered NDIS provider offering customised speech pathology plans for children with autism and communication disorders. Includes detailed progress reporting and goal-setting aligned with NDIS funding categories. Provides therapy sessions, home programs and school liaison services as part of participant support packages.
People
Alison Marriott
Principal Speech Pathologist
Experienced speech pathologist with 15+ years working with children's communication disorders. Creator of interactive learning resources including 'Max Helps Grandad' book. Specialises in autism spectrum disorders and early literacy development. Maintains active NDIS registration and Medicare provider status.
Questions
What age range do you work with?
We specialise in supporting children from age 2 up to 12 years old with speech and language development needs.
Are your services NDIS approved?
Yes, we are a registered NDIS provider offering both plan-managed and self-managed therapy options.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial assessments are 45 minutes. Ongoing sessions are typically 30-45 minutes tailored to each child's needs.
Do parents attend sessions?
We actively encourage parent participation in all assessment and therapy sessions to support learning at home.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine evidence-based practice with interactive resources like our custom-developed 'Max Helps Grandad' book to engage children.
How do you involve schools?
We collaborate with educators through email and phone consultations to ensure consistent communication strategies across environments.
