Knowledge Hub
A plain-language starting point — the everyday signs, what they are usually called, and how they are helped.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Everyday moments families notice, long before they know what to call them. Open any question for what it is usually called — and how it is helped.
Does your child…
Speak in a way that is hard to understand — even for family? Usually called: Speech sound difficulties
Sounds are missing, swapped or unclear — so much of what is said gets lost. One of the most common reasons families reach out.
An assessment works out which sounds are challenging and why, then therapy targets them step by step, with simple practice to carry on at home.
Know exactly what they want to say, but struggle to get the sounds out? Usually called: Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)
A motor speech difficulty — the brain finds it hard to plan the mouth movements for talking, even though the child knows exactly what they want to say.
Regular, motor-based therapy with lots of careful repetition, tailored to the child. A particular interest of both Ann and Michelle.
Find that speech alone is not enough to be understood? Usually called: When speech is not enough (AAC)
Some children need more than spoken words — augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) gives them a reliable voice.
Finding the right system for the child, then coaching everyone around them so it is used all day, not just in sessions.
Have fewer words, or shorter sentences, than other kids their age? Usually called: Language delay & disorder
Fewer words than expected, short or muddled sentences, or difficulty following what is said — in the early years or at school.
Therapy built into play and everyday routines to grow vocabulary and sentences, with coaching so home conversations do the heavy lifting.
Fight a nightly battle with reading or spelling? Usually called: Literacy difficulties
Trouble sounding out words, recognising them or spelling — often linked to underlying speech and language skills.
Assessment pinpoints the gaps, then structured, sound-by-sound teaching builds reading and spelling from the ground up.
Find conversations, turn-taking or friendships challenging? Usually called: Social communication
The unwritten rules of conversation — taking turns, reading tone, staying on topic — do not come easily. Common for autistic children and adults.
Strengths-based support built around the person’s own goals, practising real situations — never about changing who someone is.
Seeing something familiar? Start an enquiry — we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
Questions about getting started, funding or how we work? Visit the FAQ.
While you wait — here is what can help
If you are waiting for support, small things at home can make a difference. We will share simple, practical ideas here — and remember, you do not have to wait to reach out with a concern.
Talk, sing and read together every day — narrate what you are doing.
Follow your child’s lead in play — connection comes first.
Note what you are noticing — it helps us at the first session.
Resources and information to help you at home
Communication milestones (0 to 5 years)
Communication milestones (5 to 12 years)
Speech
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
- Parent portal Apraxia Kids (opens in a new tab)
- Information for parents Child Apraxia Treatment (opens in a new tab)
- Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) Child Apraxia Treatment (opens in a new tab)
- ReST — information for families The University of Sydney (opens in a new tab)
- Children’s books Keys to Communicate Speech Pathology (opens in a new tab)