KidSense speech therapist Adelaide is all highly qualified and experienced. They will build a strong relationship with your child and create a positive, supportive and encouraging environment.
They will develop a personalised plan for your child based on the evaluation. Therapy sessions will focus on improving various aspects of communication, including articulation and phonology.
Assessment
The first step in the process is to meet with a clinician to discuss your concerns and provide guidance on the most suitable assessments for your child. We encourage parents to bring their children to the session as it can be helpful for them to see that they are not alone in their difficulties. Parents are welcome to stay in the child-friendly waiting room until invited by their therapist to join in, usually towards the end of the session.
Our assessment process is designed to gather information about your child and include observation of their behaviour in play-based social sessions with a speech pathologist. This helps us determine whether your child may have a speech and language disorder (or other developmental concerns). Following the assessment, you will receive feedback during the evaluation and a written report (at an additional cost) within five working days. We can also organise a phone/Zoom appointment with your child’s kindy/school teacher to provide them with the assessment findings, if appropriate. To ensure we provide the best possible support, we use evidence-based practices and collaborate closely with other professionals involved in your child’s care. If you think your child may need speech therapy or have any further questions, please contact us today to arrange an assessment. We look forward to helping your family reach their goals. Thank you!
As a member of Speech Pathology Australia, Stephi works with preschool and school-aged children who have a range of communication disorders, including phonological disorders (e.g. mispronunciation), fluency/disfluency and stuttering, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay and syndrome disorders (e.g. Down Syndrome). She has extensive training in the SOS Approach to Feeding and SENSE-national Mealtimes, strategies for children who are fussy eaters and who have restricted diets due to sensory issues.
A graduate of Charles Sturt University, Maddy has experience in an Early Intervention setting and community NDIS role supporting her early childhood and paediatric caseload to achieve their goals. She is warm and empathetic in her approach and believes that challenges are a part of life, but you don’t have to go through them alone. She has experience in various alternative and augmentative communication techniques, from low-tech options such as photos, schedules and choice-making to high-tech solutions such as tablet technology with communication applications. For more information about the KidSense speech therapist Adelaide, click here.
Therapy
Our team of highly qualified and experienced speech pathologists will work with you to create a positive environment for your child and help you achieve the best results. Your therapist will develop a personalised plan tailored to your child’s specific needs based on their evaluation. The therapy sessions may involve several activities depending on your child’s speech and language goals.
We recommend that you spend time finding a therapist that you and your child click with, as this is the most essential part of any therapy journey! We encourage you to ask your therapist for advice and support outside the sessions.
Kid Sense Child Development offers high-quality Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy services for children who face challenges in movement, play, eating, speech, learning, attention and behaviour. They have clinics in Morphett Vale, Unley, Walkerville and Golden Grove, making finding a therapist who lives and works in your community effortless.
Parent Training
The best way to support your child’s communication development is to talk to and interact with them daily. You can do this in many ways, such as chatting with them, reading books together, singing, playing games, and using simple commands. It is also essential to be mindful of how you are speaking to model appropriate speech and language. It is helpful to talk one step or level above your child – for example, if they are a single-word user, try modelling longer phrases.
Alisa is passionate about working with children and their families, completing her Master’s in Speech Pathology at Flinders University. Her empathy for those with communication difficulties stems from her personal experience and her professional and volunteer work in school Learning Assistance programs.
She is warm and engaging with her clients and loves helping them reach their communication goals. She has experience with various conditions and is passionate about working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other complex communication needs.
Maddy completed her Master of Occupational Therapy at Charles Sturt University in 2018. She has worked within the Early Intervention and community NDIS sectors, supporting an Early Childhood and Paediatric caseload to achieve their goals.
She uses a holistic approach to treatment and enjoys developing strong therapeutic relationships with her clients and their families. She has a passion for literacy and AAC and regularly presents workshops on the latest research in reading and spelling to teachers and allied health professionals around Australia. She is certified in Sound-Write phonics and Jolly Phonics and is firmly committed to evidence-based practice. For more information about the KidSense speech therapist Adelaide, click here.
