Assisting Children Through Paediatric Speech Therapy
Our team of compassionate paediatric speech therapists in Sydney help children communicate with confidence and independence, while supporting safe eating and drinking at home, school, and in the community. Using speech, gestures, or communication devices, we aim to give every child the tools to express themselves.
At South West Kids Clinic, our speech pathologists provide assessments and therapy for speech, language, and feeding difficulties with targeted, evidence-based treatments. These focus on communication skills that build confidence, social interaction, and academic growth. As part of our holistic approach, we work closely with our occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and dietetics teams to give children the best chance to thrive and give them the best support possible from day one.
Our Accessible, Purpose-Built Speech Pathology Clinics in Sydney
Our clinics in Liverpool and Wollondilly are both designed to offer easy access without the stress of navigating the busy city centre.
With ample onsite parking, including dedicated disability spaces right at the entrance, visiting our clinics is simple and stress-free for families.
Inside, our purpose-built clinics feature wide accessways, ramps, and accessible amenities designed to support children and carers using mobility aids. Every detail is considered to make your visit comfortable, safe, and welcoming.
Liverpool (Prestons)
With over 1,000 sqm of specialised therapy spaces, our Liverpool (Prestons) clinic is one of the largest paediatric therapy centres in Sydney. Every detail has been custom-built for children with disabilities, ensuring the highest standard of care in a safe, supportive environment.
Key features include:
- 23 Individual Treatment Rooms: Private, purpose-designed spaces for different types of therapy, tailored to your child’s unique needs.
- State-of-the-Art Indoor Rehab Gym: Featuring spider cages, treadmills, climbing structures, and a mobility track to support all levels of physical therapy.
- Advanced AAC Equipment: Including eye gaze technology and switch-adapted toys, giving children access to the latest assistive communication tools.
- Therapy Kitchen: Built with lower bench heights so children using wheelchairs can fully participate in therapy and daily living activities.
- Accessible and Modern Facilities: From bathrooms to waiting areas, every space is clean, welcoming, and designed with children in mind.
- Access to the Latest Feeding Tools: We use innovative tools like VitalStim to support feeding development and work closely with medical teams where needed.
- Collaboration with Medical Teams:Strong links with Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospitals ensure seamless, coordinated care for children with complex feeding needs.
Wollondilly (Picton)
Located in the heart of Picton, our Wollondilly speech therapy clinic offers a relaxed, family-friendly environment designed to support children with physical disabilities.
While more compact than our Prestons site, it offers the same high standard of care, delivered by experienced therapists using advanced technology. Families can expect personalised support in a calm, welcoming space that feels less overwhelming than larger clinics.
Key features include:
- Specialist Paediatric Services: Onsite occupational therapy, speech pathology, and physiotherapy for children with complex needs, with dietetics available via telehealth.
- Purpose-Designed, Accessible Layout: The lower level has been designed for families with limited mobility, ensuring easy access to all key services.
- Exclusive Local Provider: We are the only dedicated paediatric disability clinic in the area, offering much-needed support for children and families in the region.
- Warm, Supportive Environment: For families who find larger clinics or busy settings overwhelming, our Picton clinic offers a calm, slower-paced setting while still offering the same therapies and technology as our larger Prestons clinic.
- Trusted by Local Families – Since opening, the Picton clinic has become a go-to choice for families of children with complex needs in the Wollondilly region.
- Convenient Parking: Street-level and undercover parking is available, including accessible spaces located directly under Coles.
How Our Paediatric Speech Pathologists Can Help
At South West Kids Clinic, our paediatric speech pathologists in Sydney provide a full range of services to support children with communication, speech sound, and feeding challenges.
Our approach combines innovative, evidence-based therapies with family involvement, so strategies are practical, achievable, and can be used at home, school, and in the community.
Here is how we can help:
Accelerate Understanding and Use of Language
Our paediatric speech pathologists help children build the language skills they need to communicate effectively in daily life. We use proven strategies to support language development, from understanding words to expressing ideas with confidence.
Each child is thoroughly assessed so we can identify strengths and challenges, then set goals that reflect both the child’s needs and the family’s priorities. This ensures therapy is practical, achievable, and focused on real progress.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Our paediatric speech pathologists use the latest evidence-based approaches to assess, trial, and implement AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) for children who need extra support. These tools, such as communication devices and eye gaze technology, help children express themselves more independently.
We work closely with families, educators, and equipment providers to choose the right AAC option and ensure it is used effectively at home, school, and in the community. Training and ongoing support are provided so children, families, and teachers feel confident using AAC as part of everyday life.
Speech Sound Development
Individualised Goals
Stuttering and Fluency Intervention
Dysphagia Intervention
Our Feeding Speech Pathologists work with children with Paediatric Dysphagia to learn vital eating and drinking skills so that they can participate with the most independence possible to eat with their friends and family while maintaining safety. Speech Pathologists at South West Kids Clinic work on this in the following ways:
- Our Speech Pathologists work closely with a child’s medical team to ensure that crucial referrals are made or that further investigations, such as Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies or nasendoscopy, are conducted to explore airway safety.
- Oral Motor Examination: At a child’s first appointment or assessment, our Speech Pathologists examine oral motor skills and difficulties to identify causes of difficulty eating, drinking, and swallowing. Once our team understands oral motor skills, it tailors therapy to build strength, reduce risks, and support independent skills during meals and snacks.
- Optimising Mealtimes: We tailor food textures and types to suit each child’s developmental stage and swallowing capabilities, ensuring that mealtimes support their overall health and therapy goals. Our team also works with families to ensure foods work within their typical diet and schedule and to promote family participation during meals.
- Prescribing Equipment and Foods: We prescribe adaptive equipment and special foods where necessary to facilitate safer and more effective eating practices. This can include thickened liquids, special cutlery to support self-feeding, or cups that allow safe water drinking. Our team works alongside other therapy disciplines (Occupational Therapy or Dietetics) to ensure that strategies work with the child’s underlying skills or nutritional needs.
- Create Positive Mealtime Experiences: Our Speech Pathologists work to create enjoyable and stress-free mealtime routines, assisting families in managing and improving the dining experience and focusing on fun and connection during mealtimes. Our therapists support families in following Responsive Feeding Practices to enable children’s curiosity and interest in foods and mealtimes and take the stress out of the family’s routine.
Our Children’s Speech Pathology Treatment Techniques
HANEN
The HANEN program focuses on coaching parents to be their child’s most crucial language teachers and facilitating parents’ ability to identify and respond to different forms of communication. The strategies and resources within this program teach parents how to boost their child’s language skills in their family’s existing daily activities, focusing on fun and child-led interaction.
Learn To Play/Play-based Therapy
This approach harnesses the power of play to support language development, social skills, and play development. Play-based therapy provides a natural, fun environment for children to learn communication skills while engaging in meaningful play activities. Our team understands the importance of play and the neuroscience behind making therapy play-based and joyful. Plus, children love it!
Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC
We assess, trial and implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems personalised to the child and their skills to allow them to communicate to the best of their ability. We also educate and support families, educators, and others on the child’s team to implement their AAC system in all the child’s environments and daily activities. Our Speech Pathologists work closely with equipment providers and technical specialists to trial and implement AAC systems to suit various physical and neurological needs – such as eye gaze devices or alternative access systems.
Switch Access Methods
DTTC - Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing
ReST - Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment
Phonological Awareness
PROMPT
Lidcombe Program
Fluency Intervention
Responsive Feeding Practices (RFP)
Mealtimes with a child with dysphagia or restricted eating can be significantly stressful for the child and family. Our therapists follow responsive feeding practices to support families in building positive mealtime habits, fostering children’s interest in foods, and reducing family stress around mealtimes.
Developmental Food Continuum
STEPS+ Program
Pacing Methods
Division of Responsibility Method
Why Families Trust South West Kids Clinic for Speech Therapy
At South West Kids Clinic, our paediatric speech therapists in Sydney combine evidence-based practice with a warm, family-focused approach. We take the time to understand each child’s needs, set achievable goals, and provide practical strategies that work at home, school, and in the community.
Every child deserves the tools to communicate and connect with confidence, and we are here to make that possible. Reach out to our friendly team today for family-focused speech pathology services in Sydney tailored to your child’s needs.
