Understanding Our NDIS Speech Therapy Services
Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) doesn't have to be overwhelming. As a registered NDIS speech therapy provider, daar simplifies the process to help you maximise your funding.
We specialise in NDIS for kids, focusing on early intervention and "Capacity Building" supports to achieve significant gains before school starts. Whether your child has Autism or a developmental delay, we assist with pre-planning, SMART goal setting, and progress reports to secure future funding for Self-Managed, Plan-Managed, and Agency-Managed participants.
Comprehensive Speech Pathology for Children
Communication is a complex skill involving hearing, processing, planning, and muscle movement. Our clinicians are highly trained to assess and treat the full spectrum of communication challenges.
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Speech Sound Disorders
We help children who struggle to be understood due to articulation errors (making specific sounds) or phonological processes (patterns of sound errors).
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Language Delays & Disorders
Our therapists work on both receptive language (understanding instructions and questions) and expressive language (using words and sentences to share ideas).
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Literacy & Phonological Awareness
Speech and reading are deeply connected. We support children with reading, spelling, and pre-literacy skills to ensure they thrive in the classroom.
Stuttering for Children
Fluency issues can impact a child's confidence. We use evidence-based programs, such as the Lidcombe Program, to manage stuttering and help children speak smoothly and confidently.
Serving Burwood and All Sydney LGAs
While we proudly serve families in Burwood, daar offers flexible clinic-based, home, school, and Telehealth appointments across Sydney. We ensure no child misses out on care, regardless of location.
We are the local choice for Speech Pathology for Children in:
- Inner West: Burwood, Strathfield, Ashfield, Croydon, Concord, Five Dock, Drummoyne, and Rhodes.
- Western & South West Sydney: Parramatta, Cumberland, Fairfield, Liverpool, Blacktown, Penrith, Canterbury-Bankstown, and Campbelltown.
- City, East & North: Sydney CBD, Eastern Suburbs, Ryde, The Hills Shire, and Sutherland Shire.
- Regional NSW: comprehensive NDIS speech therapy available via secure Telehealth for families in rural and regional areas.
Social Communication & Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
At daar, we view social communication through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. We move away from "fixing" children to fit a specific mould and instead focus on authentic connection, self-advocacy, and mutual understanding.
Celebrating Different Ways of Communicating
For many children, particularly those with Autism (ASD) or ADHD, the "standard" rules of social interaction can feel foreign or exhausting. Our Social Communication therapy doesn't just teach rote social skills; it empowers children to navigate the social world on their own terms.
We support children to:
- Understand Social Nuances: Decoding non-verbal cues, sarcasm, and implied meaning without masking their true selves.
- Advocate for Needs: Learning to say "I need a break" or "It's too loud" to prevent sensory overwhelm.
- Build Authentic Friendships: Finding "their people" and connecting over shared interests rather than forced eye contact.
- Problem Solve: Navigating conflict and perspective-taking in the Playground and classroom.
A Neuro-Affirming Approach
We reject the idea that there is one "right" way to be social. Our therapy honours your child's unique neurology. We work with the child's environment—educating teachers and peers—just as much as we work with the child, ensuring they are understood and respected for who they are.
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Specialized Support for All Speech Diagnoses
At daar, we don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach. We provide targeted assessment and intervention for a wide range of specific diagnoses. Our team is constantly upskilling to ensure we provide the most current, evidence-based treatments.
Motor Speech Disorders
- Apraxia of Speech (CAS): We support children and adults with Childhood Apraxia of Speech or acquired apraxia, focusing on motor planning to produce clear speech.
- Dysarthria: We provide strategies to improve speech clarity for individuals with muscle weakness affecting speech production.
Swallowing & Feeding
- Dysphagia: Swallowing difficulties can be dangerous and isolating. Our team provides assessment and management plans for safe eating and drinking.
- Paediatric Feeding: We help "fussy eaters" and children with sensory aversions expand their diet and enjoy mealtimes.
Voice & Fluency
- Voice Disorders: We treat issues with pitch, volume, or quality of voice (such as nodules or vocal strain) to help you sound like yourself again.
- Stuttering & Cluttering: Beyond stuttering for children, we also support adolescents and adults with fluency disorders.
Acquired Communication Disorders
- Aphasia: We support language recovery following a stroke or brain injury, helping individuals regain their ability to speak, understand, read, and write.
- Cognitive-Communication Disorders: We assist with memory, attention, and problem-solving skills that impact daily communication.
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
For those with limited verbal speech, we are experts in AAC. We assess, prescribe, and implement low-tech and high-tech communication devices to ensure every client has a way to express their needs and wants.
Literacy & Phonological Awareness
Strong speech skills lay the foundation for reading and writing. We support children with literacy challenges, including dyslexia and reading difficulties. By targeting Phonological Awareness (understanding sounds in words), we help bridge the gap between speaking and reading, ensuring academic success alongside communication goals.
Why Choose daar?
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. Here is why hundreds of families in Burwood and Sydney trust daar with their child’s development.
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NDIS-Registered & Evidence-Based
As a registered NDIS provider, we adhere to the highest safety standards. Our NDIS speech therapy uses proven, research-backed methods to ensure measurable outcomes for everything from early intervention to complex dysphagia.
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Experienced Local Team
Our dedicated team knows the Burwood community inside out. We collaborate seamlessly with local schools, preschools, and GPs across Sydney to build a strong, effective support network around our clients.
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Tailored and Comprehensive Services
We reject "cookie-cutter" approaches. From speech therapy for children to adult stroke recovery, every plan is customized. We cover everything from stuttering to social communication with full assessment and therapy support.
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Family-Centred Approach
Therapy happens 24/7, not just in the clinic. We empower parents and carers with practical strategies to support communication at home, ensuring we work with you to achieve your family’s specific goals.
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Trust and Transparency
We prioritize clear, honest communication. Navigate the NDIS system with confidence—no hidden costs or confusing jargon, just a transparent partnership focused entirely on your success.
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