Seeking support for your child can be daunting. We recognise that for many families, coming to speech therapy is as significant for the parents as it is for the child. One mother shares her story: In the early stages of my son’s speech pathology sessions, I had doubts. Not because of the service or care […]
Snuggling up with a picture book does more than create cozy moments—it lays the foundation for your child’s learning and emotional growth.
Saying “I don’t know” has gotten a bad rap, often mistaken for weakness, when really, it’s a powerful starting point for learning and growth. In speech therapy, we celebrate those words—sometimes with a high-five, sometimes with a lolly—because they show courage, honesty, and the readiness to find out more.
SPT offers a variety of group therapy programs, targeting various clinical areas, including language development, social skills and voice.
Pragmatics refers to how we use language, gestures, tone of voice, facial expression and body language to convey intentions and achieve communicative functions.
We rely on our voice every day, often without thinking—until it stops working properly. Voice issues can seriously impact daily communication and quality of life.
Stuttering beyond three months needs attention. Early intervention is vital. Our evidence-based therapies support both children and adults to improve fluency and confidence.
Our speech pathologists carefully assess and identify language difficulties, such as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). We provide tailored strategies and work closely with families.
Babies learn language through connection. Our speech pathologists empower parents with play-based strategies to support communication, fostering lifelong learning and strong relationships.
Speech develops over eight years. If progress stalls, a Speech Sound Disorder may be present. Early intervention supports speech, learning, behaviour, and social development.
Speech Pathology Tasmania acknowledges the traditional owners of country and their continuing connection to land, sea and community throughout lutruwita (Tasmania) and Australia. We give our respect to the muwinina people upon whose land our offices stand.
