How we can help

One in seven Australians has some form of communication disability such as finding it hard to understand or to be understood.  Their ability to communicate – to talk, hear, read and write – has broken down.  Children, adolescents, adults and the elderly can all experience difficulties.

If you (or someone you know) experience difficulties you may need to see a speech pathologist.

Where to find us

2/2a Walker Street
Bowral  NSW  2576

Call us

0412 185 052

Goulburn clinic

33 Montague Street
Goulburn  NSW  2580

Assessment

Our team offer a comprehensive assessment service.  We are able to conduct a full assessment of all areas of speech, language, literacy, swallowing/feeding, oromotor skills, social skills and voice.

The assessment session usually takes up to one hour.  Sometimes, for school-aged clients the assessment can take up to three hours to complete all of the necessary tests required.  If a longer assessment is likely, we tend to break the assessment into two or three sessions as concentrating for this length of time is very difficult.

We are able to write a comprehensive report following the assessment when requested.

Individual therapy

We offer individual therapy sessions for either 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 60 minutes, depending on the individual need.

Therapy sessions can be conducted in the clinic, at school, at home, or in the community.

Home programs are provided to encourage faster improvement of skills, and to assist with carryover.

Group sessions

Asphasia group

For adults with aphasia following a stroke. These run every Thursday from 10am to 11am and are free.

Social skills

We offer tailor made programs depending on the individuals in the group and use a number of programs including the ‘Stop Think Do’ program.

Literacy groups

For Kindy, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3/4 and Year 5/6. These groups are run once a week during the school term, or intensive program offered in the school holidays.

School readiness

These sessions are offered once a week in Terms 3 and 4, or as an intensive program in January each year.

Getting ready for high school

This program is for children in year 6 wanting to brush-up on their communication and/or literacy skills ready for high school.

Special programs

Hanen parent training

These evidence based parent or carer training programs can be delivered on a 1:1 basis or in a group setting.

  • ‘It takes two to talk’ is a program for parents of children (birth to 5) who have language delays.
  • ‘More than Words’ is a family-centred, group-based training program that focuses on training parents to help children with autism develop communication skills.
  • Talkability (available soon) – a program for parents or carers of children with a diagnosis of ASD or social skill issues who are aged 4-7.

Computer based programs

Cogmed

Cogmed is an evidence based computer based training program to specifically improve working memory capacity. It is of particular benefit for those individuals with attention or learning difficulties, and those with identified working memory issues.

Cogmed has a range of programs including a preschool version, a school aged version and an adult version, so it is suitable for all ages.