SPEECH PATHOLOGY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
At Inner West Paediatrics, we believe that every child should have the chance to discover his or her abilities to participate successfully in every day activities and experiences. Our dedicated team of occupational therapists and speech pathologists work collaboratively to facilitate positive outcomes for children and families.
We provide specialist assessment, innovative therapy and skilled advice to equip and support every child and family we work with. We tailor every session to meet the specific needs of your child, and we will work with you to set achievable goals to facilitate change that is meaningful and significant.
Within our safe, fun and encouraging environment, we help children and families to explore new strategies, which they can implement at home and in the broader community.
Our speech and occupational therapists are all fully qualified, experienced, Australian university trained professionals and are registered members of their respective national bodies (Speech Pathology Australia, AHPRA and Occupational Therapy Australia).
At Inner West Paediatrics, we are highly skilled in providing individualised therapy for children who experience challenges with:
• Communication and social interactions
• Receptive & Expressive language
• Articulation & Phonology (speech delays)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Developmental delay
• ADD/ADHD
• ODD
• Feeding & fussy eating
• Stuttering
• Phonological awareness (pre-literacy skills) & Literacy
• Fine and gross motor skills,
• Handwriting
• Sensory processing disorders
• Motor planning, dyspraxia (verbal and motor)
• Interacting with and developing meaningful relationships with peers
• Play skills
• Behaviour
Our therapists use a holistic approach to assessment and intervention, and work closely with families and other stakeholders to set goals and implement tailored strategies in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
We also offer:
• Home and school-based assessments and interventions
• Preschool screenings
• School readiness groups
• Social skills groups
• Joint speech and occupational therapy sessions
Inner West Paediatrics is registered with Medicare Australia for the Chronic Disease Management plan (formerly the Enhanced Primary Care plan) and Mental Health Plan, and is a recognised provider with many private health funds.
We are also able to provide services under FaHCSIA funding including the Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package and Better Start for Children with Disability initiative, and the NDIS. Our clinic also has HICAPS available onsite.
To organize an appointment, a doctor’s referral is not required. If you have any queries or concerns regarding your child’s development, please contact us on (02) 9560 8905.