Speech Therapy for Children and Adults
Ameera Thokan Audiology and Speech Therapy supports children, adults and families with speech, language, literacy, fluency, communication, swallowing and related therapy needs.
What are you worried about?
You do not need to know the exact therapy label. Start with the concern and we will guide you to the right appointment.
Unclear speech
Support for speech sound difficulties, clarity and being understood.
Language concerns
Support for understanding, using words, sentences and communication.
Late talking
Assessment and guidance for children whose communication seems delayed.
Literacy difficulties
Support where language and communication skills affect reading or writing.
Stuttering
Support for fluency concerns and communication confidence.
Swallowing difficulties
Support for dysphagia concerns such as coughing during meals, difficulty swallowing, food or liquid going down the wrong way, or swallowing changes after stroke or neurological conditions.
Speech therapy services
Speech sound therapy
For children or adults who are difficult to understand or have sound errors.
Language therapy
Support for understanding language, using language and building communication skills.
Literacy support
Support for reading, writing and language-based learning concerns.
Fluency therapy
Support for stuttering, fluency and confidence in communication.
Adult communication therapy
Support for communication, speech and language needs in adults, including rehabilitation after stroke, traumatic brain injury or other neurological conditions.
Swallowing and dysphagia support
Speech therapists may support swallowing through case history, functional screening, therapy planning, safe swallowing strategies, caregiver guidance and referral where needed.
Speech therapy should be clear, practical and connected to real life.
The aim is not only to perform well in a therapy room. Therapy should support communication and swallowing safety in everyday routines, school, work, family life, mealtimes and social situations.
Support for children and adults
Children
Children may need support with speech clarity, language development, listening, literacy, fluency, feeding or communication confidence. Therapy may be play-based, structured or a combination depending on the goal.
Adults
Adults may need support with communication changes, speech clarity, fluency, voice, swallowing or rehabilitation following stroke, traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.
How speech therapists support swallowing
Swallowing is closely linked to the muscles and timing used for the mouth and throat. Where appropriate, dysphagia support may include reviewing symptoms and medical history, observing functional eating or drinking concerns, advising safer mealtime strategies, recommending therapy exercises or compensatory techniques, supporting caregivers, and referring to an ENT, doctor, dietitian or instrumental swallowing assessment when needed.
Your speech therapy journey
Contact
Tell us what you are concerned about.
Assessment
We assess the relevant communication or swallowing areas.
Feedback
Results and recommendations are explained.
Therapy plan
Goals and session recommendations are discussed.
Support
Therapy and home guidance begin.
A better starting point for children and adults.
The first appointment should clarify the concern, identify what needs assessment and give you a realistic next-step plan.
For a child
Bring relevant school reports, teacher feedback and previous therapy or assessment reports. A caregiver who knows the developmental history should attend.
For an adult
Bring relevant medical or rehabilitation reports and a medication list. A communication partner or caregiver may attend when useful.
For swallowing concerns
Bring relevant medical history, previous ENT or swallowing reports, and notes on difficult foods, drinks or situations. The therapist will guide whether clinical assessment, medical referral or an instrumental swallowing pathway is appropriate.
After assessment
Feedback, goals and recommendations are discussed. Therapy frequency, home guidance, referrals or written reports are arranged according to the clinical need.
Not sure whether you need speech therapy?
If you are concerned about speech, language, literacy, fluency, listening, swallowing, communication confidence or adult communication changes, an assessment can help clarify what is happening and what the next step should be.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral?
No, you can contact us directly. We will advise if another referral is needed after assessment.
Do you see children and adults?
Yes, we support both children and adults depending on the communication, feeding or swallowing need.
Do speech therapists work with swallowing?
Yes. Speech therapists are involved in dysphagia care because swallowing uses coordinated oral and throat muscles. Support depends on the person’s symptoms, medical history and safety needs.
When is swallowing urgent?
If there is choking, repeated chest infections, unexplained weight loss, dehydration, sudden swallowing changes, or food/liquid repeatedly going down the wrong way, medical review may be needed urgently.
Book a speech therapy appointment
Send us your details and we will contact you to confirm the most suitable speech therapy, adult rehabilitation or swallowing-related appointment.