Step 2 Allied Health provide neuro-affirming speech pathology services to support individuals and families to achieve quality of life. We are currently taking referrals for children and adolescents aged 0-18 years needing support with communication. If you have any concerns around your child or adolescent’s communication, please refer to speech pathology services and your speech pathologist can guide you.

​We support people with a range of communication needs, including:

• Speech sounds: support to produce sounds to improve their ability to be understood in conversation.
• Receptive language: support with understanding spoken language such as following directions, understanding questions, and learning new concepts and ideas.
• Expressive language: support with word finding, grammar, structuring/creating sentences, answering questions, and more.
• Literacy: support to develop skills in reading, spelling skills, understanding written information and skills in written expression.
• Pragmatics: support with communication in social situations and interactions, including humour, body language, adjusting your communication to match your environment, and more.
• AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication): communicating using methods other than speaking e.g. using a communication device, communication board, key word sign, or gesture.
• Fluency: support with managing stuttering e.g. repeated sounds or words to an extent that communication is affected.

FAQ

​Is my child too young to have Speech therapy?

​Communication starts from when we are born so it is never too early to access speech pathology services. Your speech pathologist can guide you as to whether your child’s
presentation is age appropriate or if they would benefit from ongoing support.

​Will my child grow out of their communication differences?

Some communication differences may resolve on their own however, we do not always know when they will resolve. We do know that evidence recommends that the earlier speech pathology services are accessed, the better the outcomes for the child. Therefore, it is best to seek access to speech pathology services when a concern arises. You can then speak to your speech pathologist about their recommendations.

​​What can I expect from speech pathology sessions?

Speech therapy focuses on working with the child or individual and their family to provide the tools to support the individual to achieve these goals. This means that individuals will achieve the best outcomes, if they follow up on sessions at home with the guidance of their speech pathologist.