Professional Speech Pathology Services

Assessment

An initial speech therapy assessment is crucial for evaluating your child’s language and communication skills against age-appropriate norms.

Detailed discussion of the assessment results with parents/carers provides valuable insights into your child’s development identifying any necessary intervention.

A comprehensive written report can be provided for an additional fee.

Therapy

Our professional therapists tailor each session to your child's needs, setting goals and strategies. We engage in regular reviews with parents or carers' regarding the child’s progress.

• Personalised one-on-one sessions, that are engaging and interactive, ensuring a motivating and enjoyable learning experience.
• Comprehensive feedback, including strategies and home-based activities to integrate into their daily routine or at school.

Social Groups

Our social skills groups use play to help children and young people develop social skills, build confidence, and enhance resilience.

Our trained therapists equip participants with tools to have positive social experiences, make and maintain friendships, manage their emotions, understand others' feelings, and cope with frustration constructively.

Social group sessions provide opportunity to:

• Develop and enhance social skills through interactive activities.
• Engage with peers.
• Build confidence and self-esteem while in a supportive environment.
• Learn to interpret social cues and emotions.
• Practice making and maintaining friendships.
• Share interests with others.
• Learn strategies for various social situations.

Mentoring and Behavioural Support

Our mentorship and positive behavioural support program helps teenagers and young adults develop key life skills for personal and professional success. We offer guidance in professional communication, job preparation, and essential administrative tasks like time management, organisation, and customer service. Through hands-on experience and personalised support, our mentors build confidence and motivation, preparing young people with life skills.

Emily Barbour is a highly experienced Speech Pathologist who graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology in 2009. Emily has worked across various settings, including hospitals, not-for-profit organizations, and private practice. Emily has extensive experience working with both adult and pediatric clients, addressing a wide range of speech, language, social communication, and literacy needs.

Emily is particularly passionate about helping clients achieve their goals and is a firm believer in collaborating closely with families, team members, and other professionals. Her bubbly personality makes therapy sessions fun and engaging, and she excels at incorporating clients’ interests into her sessions while building strong rapport.

Bookings

To book an appointment or register interest for social groups please complete the form below or email
[email protected]
08 8113 5164

A referral is not required to access My Mind Matters Therapy.

You can be referred by a GP, another Allied Health Professional or self-referred. NDIS referrals are also accepted, whether self-managed or plan-managed.