How can we help you?
Our Services:
Early Intervention
Speech
Language
Fluency
Social and Play skills
Swallowing/Dysphasia
Aphasia
Who we support:
Toddlers (1-3 years old)
Preschoolers (4-5 years old)
Primary school childern (6-12 years old)
Highschoolers (13-18 years old)
Adults (18+ years old)
Early Intervention
Early communication skills lay the foundation for how children connect, learn, play, and express their needs. While every child develops at their own pace, there are key milestones that help us understand whether language is developing as expected - and when extra support may be helpful.
You might start to wonder about your child’s communication if:
Your 6-12 month old isn’t babbling yet, such as “bababa” or “mamama”
Your 2-year old isn’t combining two words, like “more food” or “bye teddy”
Your child mostly communicates by singing songs or repeating phrases from TV shows, rather than using words meaningfully
You find it hard to join in play with your child, for example:
They focus on toys rather than people
They don’t notice when you try to interact
They have difficulty shifting attention between you and an activity
These signs don’t automatically mean something is “wrong” - but they do tell us your child may benefit from early support.
The Importance of Early Intervention
Early intervention is most effective because young brains are highly adaptable. Support provided early can:
Strengthen communication, attention, and play skills
Reduce frustration and behavioural challenges linked to communication breakdowns
Support social connection with parents, peers, and educators
Build strong foundations for learning, school readiness, and confidence
The earlier we support communication, the easier it is to build skills naturally through everyday routines and play.
Understanding Language Development
Analytic Language (ALA) & Natural Language Acquisition (NLA)
Children can develop language in different ways:
Analytic Language Acquisition (ALA): children build language one word at a time, gradually combining words into phrases and sentences.
Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) (also known as Gestalt Language Processing): children learn language in chunks or scripts (e.g. phrases from songs or shows) before breaking them down into flexible, meaningful language.
Both are valid developmental pathways - but they benefit from different strategies and supports. Understanding how your child learns language helps us tailor intervention so it truly works for them.
How Aspire Therapy Can Help
At Aspire Therapy Clinic, we provide evidence-based, family-centred early intervention tailored to your child’s unique communication style.
Our therapists are:
Hanen-trained (the gold standard in parent-implemented early language intervention)
GLP-informed and trained, supporting children who use scripts or gestalts to communicate
Focused on coaching parents and carers, so strategies are practical, meaningful, and used every day - not just in sessions
We work collaboratively with families to support communication through play, connection, and real-life interactions.
Ready to Support Your Child’s Communication?
If you have concerns - even small ones - early support can make a big difference. 👉 Make an enquiry with Aspire Therapy today and let’s support your child to thrive.
Speech
Clear speech sounds help children be understood - and they also play a crucial role in early literacy development.
You may be wondering about your child’s speech if they say things like:
“wed” for red (gliding)
“tat” for cat (fronting)
“gog” for dog (backing)
“kool” for school (cluster reduction)
“ban” for van (stopping)
“thnake” for snake (lisp)
Some sound patterns are developmentally appropriate at certain ages, while others may indicate a speech sound disorder.
Articulation vs Phonological Difficulties
Articulation difficulties involve challenges producing individual sounds correctly.
Phonological difficulties involve patterns of sound errors (e.g. consistently leaving off sounds or substituting one sound for another).
According to Speech Pathology Australia, persistent speech sound difficulties can impact not only intelligibility, but also phonological awareness and early literacy skills, including spelling and reading.
Why Early Support Matters
Addressing speech sound difficulties early can:
Improve how clearly your child is understood
Reduce frustration and communication breakdowns
Support early reading, spelling, and writing development
How Aspire Therapy Can Help
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches including:
Sound stimulation strategies
Consistent modelling of correct speech sounds
Targeting sounds your child may be missing from their sound inventory
👉 Make an enquiry with Aspire Therapy today to support your child’s speech development.
Language
Language is how children understand others and express their thoughts, ideas, and experiences.
You may notice challenges if your child:
Has difficulty following instructions
Struggles to understand subject-specific vocabulary at school
Finds it hard to retell what happened on the weekend
Uses sentences that are short or grammatically immature (e.g. “We go city Mum buy me book”)
Understanding Language Differences
Language difficulties can affect:
Receptive Language (RL) - understanding words, sentences, and instructions
Expressive Language (EL) - using words, sentences, and grammar to share ideas
A child may have difficulties in one or both areas, and these challenges can significantly impact:
Classroom learning
Social interactions
Confidence and participation
Why Early Language Support Is Important
Language underpins learning, literacy, and social success. When language challenges aren’t addressed early, children may struggle with reading comprehension, written expression, and curriculum demands as they progress through school.
👉 Enquire with Aspire Therapy to support your child’s language development with tailored, functional intervention.
Literacy & Written Language
Strong literacy skills are built over time - starting well before formal reading and writing begins.
You might have concerns if your child:
Has difficulty with reading, spelling, or writing
Struggles to write sentences, paragraphs, or stories
Has been flagged by school for written expression difficulties
Key Literacy & Pre-Literacy Skills
Literacy development includes:
Phonological awareness (rhyming, syllables, sound awareness)
Identifying initial and final sounds
Letter–sound knowledge
Vocabulary, sentence structure, and narrative skills
Why Literacy Difficulties Matter
Challenges in these areas can affect:
Academic achievement across subjects
Confidence and motivation at school
Ability to express ideas clearly in writing
Early identification and support can make a significant difference to long-term learning outcomes.
👉 Contact Aspire Therapy to support your child’s literacy and written language skills.
Fluency (Stuttering)
Many children go through periods of disfluency - but ongoing or increasing stuttering may need extra support.
You may notice stuttering if your child:
Repeats sounds or words (e.g. “f-f-f-fish”, “I want I want I want the toy”)
Gets stuck on words
Appears frustrated or avoids talking
Understanding Stuttering
Stuttering is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the flow of speech. It can look different for each child and may include:
Sound repetitions
Prolongations
Blocks
Stuttering is not caused by parenting style, and early support is strongly recommended.
What You Can Do at Home
Helpful strategies include:
Giving your child time to speak
Not finishing sentences for them
Reducing pressure around talking
Evidence-Based Fluency Programs
Our therapists are experienced in gold-standard programs including:
Lidcombe Program
Westmead Program (STS)
Camperdown Program (UTS)
👉 Enquire with Aspire Therapy to receive tailored fluency support for your child.
What to expect…
Step 1: Get in Touch
Get in touch with Aspire Therapy today to start your Speech Pathology journey. Our admin team will support you in answering any questions along the way!
Step 2: Initial Consultation
You will have an initial meeting with one of our Aspire Therapy clinicians to discuss goals and tailored therapy based on case history information and assessment findings.
Step 3: Start Therapy
The client’s therapy program will be carried out by our clinicians and they will offer strategies and suggestions to support both your child and family to meet your goals.