Changing our Language… influences how we think and feel.

Therapeutic Counselling Services Now Available!

We are excited to announce that we have a qualified social worker working with us in Kiama, providing assessment and therapeutic counselling to school-aged children and adults, as well as parent support and counselling. Margaux is trained in several therapeutic models including Trauma [...]

Are you our next Speech Pathologist?

ARE YOU OUR NEXT STARFISH SPEECH PATHOLOGIST? Come and join our supportive team! We are based in Kiama and have four well-resourced clinic rooms. Some benefits include: Weekly team CPD, 1-on-1 supervision with a senior speech pathologist, Generous CPD allowance and, Flexible working. [...]

Working with twice exceptional (2e) children…

One of our amazing Starfish Speech Pathology therapists, Rebecca McKeon, talks to Anika from @speechpathologyaustralia on Twice Exceptional (2e) children. A really insightful and informative talk. Bec shares ideas and resources for identifying strengths and needs, and supporting children who experience both [...]

Connect and Communicate through Music and Art

Starfish Speech Pathology is excited to announce our new project ? Connecting and Communicating through Music and Art. Our Starfish Speech Pathology team will be offering multidisciplinary individual and group music and art sessions with the incredibly creative Pheona, a visual arts and music [...]

Speechy with Jo and Lyna

A Starfish Speech Pathology session captured in a drawing. One of our very talented parents drew this during her daughter's speech therapy session with Jo. Amazing!

DIY The Very Hungry Caterpillar

A client sent in some photos and an idea for some fun ... The Very Hungry Caterpillar ... DIY style

Communication Milestones

These are a great guide to see how a child would typically communicate at 12 months, 18 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years and 5 years old. If you have any concerns or questions, big or small, please contact us.

Do not compare children…

Do not compare children...

Facts about Speech and Language Therapy

Ever wondered exactly what speech and language therapy is? What speech pathologists do? The impact of communication difficulties on other aspects of life? Take a look at our poster explaining some of the facts.

How to use screens wisely…

Excessive screen use in toddlers has been shown to increase emotional reactivity, aggression and externalising behaviours, higher levels of anxiety and depression in teenagers.

Screen Time for Kids

The topic of using screens, such as the iPad, with children has been a frequent topic of conversation. Here is one of our handouts on using screens wisely with children, particularly in relation to communication development. There is lots of research out there on the impact of children being exposed to an increased amount of screen time.

Screens and School Aged Children

Following on from this week's discussion about screen time, here is a great article discussing screen use in older children.

Screens for Kids

This is a great article on screen time with kids...

Strategies for working on speech sounds

It can be tricky to know how to react and how to help a child with unclear speech. Here are some ideas to help a child with unclear speech. Sometimes a speech therapy referral is necessary. Contact us if you would like further information.