Speech pathologist Adelaide
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Assessments, weekly or fortnightly sessions, parent advice with a speech therapist in Adelaide.
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Speech therapy in Adelaide for children 2–18 years
Are you looking for practical help with speech sounds, language, literacy or stuttering, and a plan that fits your school and family routines? Our speech pathologists support children and teens aged 2 to 18, drawing on multiple evidence-informed approaches tailored to each individual’s goals, age and attention. For preschoolers and early primary school children with stuttering, we use the Lidcombe Program when suitable.
Sessions run weekly or fortnightly for 45 or 60 minutes (Lidcombe is 45 minutes). We keep a set day and time for each family. There is no online booking for speech because the slots are fixed. Parents can be in the room or step out; you will always receive a debrief and simple home ideas to try. Speech therapy is delivered in our Mitcham practice by Lisa Mathers, CPSP (Lidcombe trained, co-owner), Lucy Leane, CPSP and Megan Talia, CPSP.
Who we help with kids’ speech (ages 2–18)
Families seeking support with speech sounds, language development, literacy foundations, social communication, autism-related goals and early stuttering. We tailor session length to your child’s goals, age and attention and set home practice.
Common situations
Preschoolers (2–5)
Sound development, early language, play skills, parent-led practice, Lidcombe for early stuttering.
Primary (5–12)
Sound clarity, vocabulary and grammar, reading and spelling foundations, social communication.
Teens (12–18)
Advanced language for subjects, written expression, social communication and awareness, planning and homework routines.
Concerned about speech sounds, language development or literacy?
Book regular sessions and watch your child’s skills grow with guided support.
Speech therapy areas we support
You will get therapy that is tailored to your child: clinic-based sessions, a short parent debrief and home ideas to support your child. We work across speech sounds, language, literacy, stuttering, social communication and autism-related goals.
Speech sounds (articulation and phonology)
Assessments and step-by-step practice to make sounds clearer in words and sentences. Home practice is brief, specific and tailored.
Language development and understanding
Support for understanding concepts and instructions, building vocabulary and sentence structure geared specifically for your child. Parents receive simple coaching each visit.
Literacy foundations
Reading and spelling foundations and written expression strategies that pair clinic practice with curriculum goals.
Stuttering in preschool/early primary (Lidcombe)
Parent-delivered practice guided by a Lidcombe-trained clinician. Weekly 45-minute sessions with tracking and reviews.
Social communication and autism-related goals
Neurodiverse affirming. Developing social awareness for functional skills at home, at school and in the community. AAC support is available via our team when appropriate.
What our speech therapy includes
Enquire
Please provide us with your child’s age and any concerns you may have. We will suggest session times and durations that suit your child’s needs and goals.
Assessment
We conduct age-appropriate assessments for speech sounds, language and literacy, then discuss what the findings mean for you and your child.
Plan together
We agree on weekly or fortnightly frequency, session length and goals. Parents can be present in the session or step out; a brief parent debrief is conducted every time.
Therapy and home practice
Sessions target the skills that matter most; home practice is geared towards your child and your family.
Review
We track progress and adjust goals together. Telehealth is available for existing clients only when needed.
Why choose Sure Start Health for speech therapy in Adelaide?
Experienced, family-focused clinicians
A team of speech pathologists with 20+ years’ experience who understand busy family life and keep therapy effective and practical.
Multiple evidence-informed approaches
We select approaches based on the reason for therapy, your child’s goals, our experience, your child’s age and the frequency of therapy rather than using a single model for everyone.
Consistent schedule
Regular sessions, weekly or fortnightly, on the same day and at the same time. After-school times are offered when available.
Collaborative support around your child
With your consent, we will liaise with GPs, other healthcare professionals and education staff to ensure everyone is working together to support your child.
Registered and trusted
Registered with Speech Pathology Australia (CPSP), Medicare-registered providers, and NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants are welcome.
Easy to reach in Mitcham
Kingswood location near Mitcham Square shopping centre with step-free access, an accessible restroom and free onsite parking close to the door.
Appointments that work for your day
Our goal is to make therapy convenient, stress-free and effective for your child. Talk to us about your options.
Local and accessible
Located in Mitcham, Kingswood with nearby transportation and convenient free onsite parking.
Early stuttering? Lidcombe with weekly coaching, daily ratings and parent delivered practice at home.
Meet our speech pathologists at Sure Start Health
Lisa Mathers, CPSP – Speech Pathologist
Lisa is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with over twenty years experience. She is Lidcombe-trained and supports children aged two to eighteen in speech sounds, language, literacy, early stuttering and social communication. Sessions are engaging and age-appropriate, with parent coaching and simple goals that can be practised and reinforced at home and at school. Lisa collaborates with teachers and other professionals to make therapy meaningful and consistent across settings.
Lucy Leane, CPSP – Speech Pathologist
Lucy is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who works with children and teens on speech sounds, receptive and expressive language, literacy foundations and social communication. She plans sessions to match the age attention and goals of each family, and provides practical strategies that families can use at home and share with their school. Reviews are regular, so progress stays clear. Lucy frequently coordinates with teachers and other providers.
Megan Talia, CPSP – Speech Pathologist
Megan is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who has been working with children and their families in both clinic and school-based settings since graduating in 2013. She has a keen interest in supporting preschool and school-aged children across a range of areas including speech, language and literacy.
Geographical service areas
We welcome clients from across the Adelaide metropolitan area. Sure Start Health is located at Unit 1, 15 Princes Road, Kingswood. Many of the families we regularly see, visit us from nearby suburbs such as Unley, Parkside, Mitcham, Netherby, Urrbrae, Goodwood, Melrose Park, Colonel Light Gardens, Belair, Coromandel Valley, Blackwood, and Hawthorndene. However, some families even travel from further afield, from the Adelaide Hillls, from Christies Beach and north from Angle Vale.
Fees and rebates for speech therapy
If you have private health insurance that covers our services, you can claim a rebate on the spot using our HICAPS terminal. We accept GP CDM referrals when eligible. NDIS self-managed and plan managed clients are welcome and can be billed accordingly. Telehealth is available for existing clients only and is charged at the same fee. For fees and item codes, see our fees and rebates page.
Our speech pathology policies
- Full payment is required at the time of treatment.
- There is a 48-hour cancellation policy.
- When less than 48 hours’ notice is given for a change or cancellation of an appointment, a fee will apply. Please read our Cancellation Policy here.
- If you have any questions or concerns about any element of your care (financial, clinical or other), please speak candidly to your speech pathologist.
- Please help our office run smoothly by arriving in our reception area a few minutes before each appointment. If you are running late, please call us so we can advise you on how to proceed.
- Our Privacy Policy.
- Our Child Safe Policy and related feedback forms.
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Frequently asked questions for speech pathology
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What does a speech pathologist help with?
We support children and teens (aged 2 – 18 years) with speech sounds, receptive and expressive language development, literacy foundations, early stuttering, social communication and autism-related goals. We also providing advice and practical tools for supporting your child at home.
How does a speech pathologist help with speech sound difficulties?
We assess which sounds are tricky and decide on the best approach to target these. We use our experience to plan and achieve goals providing tailored home practice.
What is the Lidcombe Program and who is it for?
The Lidcombe Program is an evidence-based, parent-delivered treatment for early stuttering. A Lidcombe-trained speech pathologist coaches you in short, daily speaking activities at home and how to track severity. Clinic sessions are weekly 45-minute sessions with regular reviews and a gradual step-down when goals are met.
It is designed for preschool and early primary-aged children who stutter. If you have older children who stutter, we can discuss suitable alternatives.
How do you support language development?
Therapy targets the teaching of new concepts, vocabulary development and the teaching of grammar.
Do you treat stuttering?
For preschool and early primary school children we use a parent therapy approach (Lidcombe), with clear targets, weekly feedback and practical ways to practise between sessions.
Can you help with reading and spelling?
Yes. We work on letter–sound knowledge, decoding, spelling rules and reading comprehension, connecting what we practice in the clinic with real-life reading and spelling tasks at home and at school.
What about social communication and autism?
Working with you and your child, we set practical goals for developing social awareness in a neurodiverse affirming way. If appropriate, we can also support with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) and provide guidance for families and schools.
Contact Sure Start Health Speech Pathologists
If you are a parent with concerns about your child’s speech, language, literacy, social awareness or stuttering, contact us today. We are here to listen and help. We look forward to hearing from you.