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Child Speech Therapy in Bryanston

Speech-language assessment and therapy for children with concerns about late talking, speech clarity, language, literacy, fluency or social communication.

Reasons to book

What might you notice?

01

Words or sentences are developing more slowly than expected.

02

Speech is difficult for family, teachers or other children to understand.

03

Following instructions, understanding language or expressing ideas is hard.

04

Reading, spelling or phonological-awareness skills are causing concern.

05

Stuttering or fluency is affecting communication or confidence.

06

Social communication, conversation or participation with others is difficult.

Assessment

What the first appointment may need to clarify.

Assessment is selected according to the history and clinical question. Not every person needs every component.

Developmental and communication history
Parent or caregiver priorities
Speech-sound skills where relevant
Understanding and expressive language where relevant
Fluency, literacy or social communication where indicated
Hearing, school or multidisciplinary information when clinically relevant
Therapy + next steps

Therapy goals should connect to everyday communication.

Following assessment, therapy may target speech, language, fluency, literacy-related communication or social participation depending on the needs identified. Parent or caregiver guidance and practical home support can help carry appropriate goals into everyday routines.

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Questions

Common questions about this pathway.

Does my child need a diagnosis before booking?

No. Parents can describe the concern in ordinary language. The assessment process helps identify which communication areas require closer evaluation and what the next step should be.

Should I bring school or previous therapy reports?

Yes, where available. Teacher feedback, school reports, hearing results and previous developmental or therapy assessments can help connect clinic findings to everyday function.

What if I am not sure whether the problem is speech, language or hearing?

That is a common reason to seek assessment. The practice can help organise the concern and guide whether speech-language assessment, audiology or another referral is the best starting point.

Next step

Describe the concern in ordinary language.

You do not need to know the diagnosis or exact appointment name before contacting the practice.