Children all develop differently and at a different rate. Our Central Coast Speech Pathologists can help work out if your concerns about your child are something that would benefit from further assessment or intervention or whether they are to appropriate for their age. Some examples where seeing a Speech Pathologist would be of benefit include:

  • If your child is becoming frustrated when trying to communicate.
  • If your child needs help to learn new words or put words together.
  • If your child has difficulty pronouncing certain sounds and if you or others find it difficult to understand them.
  • If you need to support your child to follow instructions, routines and understand everyday objects and concepts.
  • If your child has difficulty communicating their needs and wants clearly.
  • If your child needs support to play with friends, talking to friends and expressing their emotions.
  • If your child is repeating sounds or words when talking or gets “stuck” on their words.
  • If your child needs help with reading, writing or spelling.
  • If your child’s voice sounds hoarse or croaky.
  • If you have any worries about your child’s communication it is best not to ‘wait and see’ and check in with a Speech Pathologist.