Speech therapy techniques improve a child’s ability to communicate and use language in everyday life. This includes playing with other children, expressing ideas and feelings and writing.
Kid Sense offers Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy in four communities across Adelaide. Their services are funded through the NDIS, Medicare rebates, and private health coverage. For professional speech therapy center in Adelaide services, click here.
Billie, the Therapy Dog
In a speech therapy room, animals have been shown to promote a robust therapist-client relationship and foster engagement from clients. Billy is a puppy cockapoo who will be assisting clients who would benefit from having a companion in the room. Animals are known to help clients feel more relaxed and open with their therapists, allowing them to express themselves better.
Laura has extensive experience across community NDIS, hospitals, and private practices in the field of communication and swallowing disorders. She holds a Master’s in Speech Pathology from Flinders University.
Kid Sense Child Development offers Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy services for children aged birth to 18 years who have developmental challenges. They are able to assist in movement, play, feeding, speech and language, reading and learning, attention and behaviour. Their clinics are located in Morphett Vale, Unley, Walkerville and Golden Grove, making it easy for families to access a quality service they can trust. Their services are also subsidised by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Medicare, and private health coverage. For professional speech therapy center Adelaide services, click here.
Leila & Kyra
Leila is currently working toward her Master of Speech Pathology at Flinders University. She is very excited to gain experience in the Allied Health sector and hopes to become a qualified Speech Pathologist by the end of this year. Leila has a keen interest in therapy for Aphasia, Dysphagia and Augmentative and Alternative Communication. She is also looking forward to experiencing the broad world of adult rehabilitation in acute hospitals, community NDIS, and residential care settings.
Kyra has a passion for helping children reach their full potential and find their “voice”. She uses creative, evidenced-based practice and utilises her clinical experiences to tailor treatment goals and provide a supportive environment.
Kyra is skilled in the assessment of complex swallowing disorders and developing person-centred dysphagia management plans. She is experienced in implementing texture-modified diets and fluids and working with clients across the IDDSI continuum. She is committed to supporting families & and care staff through education and resources and tackling all the behind-the-scene admin so that therapy can flow smoothly!
Wendy & Maddy
Having the ability to express yourself and be understood is one of the most fundamental human skills. When a person cannot develop this skill or is unable to use it effectively, it can have severe social and emotional consequences.
Speech therapy can help with a variety of communication and swallowing issues, including articulation, stuttering, phonological disorders, voice disorders, or phonological impairment. It also helps with the development of functional communication skills in different environments such as home, child care, kindergarten and school. For professional speech therapy center Adelaide services, click here.
Wendy graduated from the University of South Australia in 2016. Her clinical experience has included acute hospital care (including critical care), community NDIS, and residential aged & disability services. She is skilled in developing person-centred dysphagia management plans incorporating texture-modified foods and fluids to meet individual needs. She enjoys working closely with clients and their families/care providers.
Alisa & Aaron
With advances in technology, many speech therapists now offer services online via telecommunication. These telepractice options are often cheaper than in-person therapy, but they must still meet ASHA’s standards for ethical practices. They must be HIPAA compliant, offer a wide range of services, have therapists with specialised training, and accept most insurance.
Alisa works with young children and their families in Early Childhood Intervention. She has extensive knowledge of language development and is passionate about providing family-centered care. She uses both play-based and structured therapy activities in her treatment sessions.
Aaron has eight years of experience working in acute, critical care, aged care, and rehabilitation. She is skilled in developing person-centred swallowing management plans and has experience working with clients who have complex recurrent aphasia, cognitive impairments (including dementia), and stuttering.
She has also worked with people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, as well as feeding disorders. She is also trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Lee Silverman Voice Therapy and VitalStim.