SPEECH & LANGUAGE
SPEECH
Many children have trouble learning to form speech sounds and to develop speech in a typical fashion. Through comprehensive assessment, our qualified speech pathologists carefully analyse children’s speech and determine the best method of intervention to enhance their speech development.
LANGUAGE
Language development refers to the process by which children learn the meaning of different words and sentences and how to put different words together to express their thoughts and feelings. The process of acquiring language is complex and many children experience difficulties.
HOW WE HELP
Our speech pathologists help children to develop skills in the following areas:
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Pre-verbal communication such as joint attention, turn taking and responding to others using gesture, voice and facial expression
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Understanding concepts and following directions
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Auditory processing and auditory memory skills
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Building vocabulary
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Formulating sentences and answering questions
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Reading comprehension and writing
