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What is Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy (speech pathology) helps children develop speech sounds, language (understanding and expression), fluency (stuttering), social communication, and voice. At daar, we use engaging, play-based, and age-appropriate methods backed by research, so therapy feels positive and progress is measurable.

Our speech pathology services also support children with developmental delays and co-occurring needs through coordinated health services and collaboration with occupational therapists and schools.

Private speech therapy typically offers more flexibility in appointment times, quicker access, and individualised sessions based on your family’s preferences. NHS speech therapy is free and follows national guidelines, but waiting times may be longer and sessions can be less frequent depending on demand and resources. Both options aim to support your child’s communication needs effectively.

Need local speech therapy? Explore our Canterbury services.

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Our goal is simple: to help your child gain meaningful skills while giving you confidence that every hour of support is purposeful, measurable, and tailored to your family’s needs.

Our Speech Therapy Services in Earlwood

We support children across a wide range of communication difficulties in various educational settings. Some areas we can help with include:

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Speech (speech sounds & clarity)

 Building clear, intelligible speech while respecting your child’s natural style—ideal for speech delay therapy and articulation.

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Receptive language (understanding)

Strengthening comprehension of words, sentences, and questions.

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Expressive language (using language)

 Our approach is focused on enabling each person to use language in ways that reflect their authentic voice and communication style, fostering confidence and clarity.

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Fluency (stuttering)

Our approach is designed to support fluent communication in a way that is respectful of each person's pace and style, aiming to create a positive and empowering experience

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Voice

Managing pitch, volume, and resonance for healthy, functional voice use.

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Social communication (pragmatics)

 Practising conversation, turn-taking, and social cues in meaningful contexts

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Literacy & pre-literacy

Our team assist individuals in developing their reading and writing skills, with a focus on building a deeper understanding of written text and enhancing written expression. 

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Autism-affirming supports

 Neurodiversity-affirming strategies for speech therapy for children with autism, including visuals, play, and family coaching.

Expected outcomes can include improved articulation, stronger receptive/expressive language, better reading and writing, more fluent speech, and increased quality of life and participation at school and in daily life. These improvements are not just clinical milestones—they translate into real gains at home and school. For a deeper dive into how therapy targets fluency and confidence, see our guide on speech therapy for stuttering.

Flexible Support Options: Clinic, Mobile & Telehealth Services in Earlwood

Clinic Appointments: Calm, child-friendly therapy sessions are available at our welcoming Canterbury clinic. Our space is designed to help children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Mobile Services: We bring therapy to your home, school, childcare, or community location, making it easy for children to practise skills in familiar surroundings. This option is popular with families in Clemton Park, Bardwell Valley & surrounding suburbs as it saves travel time and ensures learning happens where it’s most relevant to daily life.

Telehealth: For families who prefer online support, we offer parent training, behaviour planning, behaviour intervention for children. This flexible option means you can access our expert team from anywhere in Earlwood or surrounding suburbs.

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How Our Approach Works

1. Comprehensive assessment and collaborative goal-setting

This initial stage is where we take the time to get to know your child and your family—because the best therapy plans are built on a deep understanding of the person they’re for.

2. Understanding Needs

 We start by exploring your child’s strengths, challenges, learning style, and daily routines. This may include observing how your child communicates, plays, and responds in different environments. We also listen closely to your goals as a parent, whether they’re focused on improving communication, reducing challenging behaviours, or supporting school readiness.

3. Tailored Planning

Using the information from our assessment, we develop a highly personalised therapy plan. This plan outlines targeted goals, the strategies we’ll use, and the settings where therapy will take place. Individualised therapy plans use applied behaviour analysis for children and other proven methods.

4. Ongoing Progress Tracking

Progress is carefully measured through data-driven insights, regular reviews, and open communication with parents. We share updates and discuss adjustments to the plan so it continues to meet your child’s needs as they grow. We celebrate every achievement—big or small—because each step forward matters.

A Registered NDIS Provider for Autism in Earlwood

As an NDIS-registered provider for autism services, daar meets the highest quality and safeguarding standards. Whether you are self-managed, plan-managed, or NDIA-managed, our team helps with funding queries, plan utilisation, and professional reports for NDIS reviews.

We deliver evidence-based autism programs so you can be confident every session is purposeful, measurable, and tailored to your child’s goals. We can help with:

  • Funding queries: helping you understand your plan’s budget and how to make the most of it.
  • Plan utilisation: ensuring your funding is allocated effectively for the supports your child needs.
  • Progress reports and reviews:  providing professional documentation for NDIS plan reviews to secure ongoing support.

Whether you’re self-managed, plan-managed, or NDIA-managed, we make the process straightforward so you can focus on your child’s progress. We proudly serve families in Earlwood, Canterbury, Bardwell Park, Clemton Park and surrounding suburbs, ensuring local children have timely access to high-quality, evidence-based autism therapy.

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Why Choose daar in Earlwood?

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NDIS-Registered & Evidence-Based

At daar, therapy techniques are grounded in the latest research and best practices. From early intervention programs to proven stuttering and literacy interventions, our methods are effective and tailored to each child.

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Experienced Local Team
Our speech therapists are fully qualified (Certified Practicing Speech Pathologists) with years of experience helping children overcome speech and language challenges, enhancing their language development.
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Flexible Therapy option

We offer flexible therapy options to suit your needs – attend sessions at our clinic, or connect with our therapists online via secure telehealth from home. We can also arrange in-home speech therapy – where our therapist comes to your home or your child’s school.

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Family-Centred Approach

We believe therapy works best when parents and carers are involved. You’ll receive guidance, home practice ideas, and regular updates. We work with your family to support your child’s speech and communication goals in everyday life.

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Trust and Transparency

From clear communication to reliable service delivery, we’re committed to building lasting relationships with participants and their families based on honesty and respect.

Speech Therapist Near Me

Looking for a speech therapist near you? daar’s Certified Practising Speech Pathologists provide paediatric speech and language therapy close to home—at our Canterbury clinic, through in-home speech therapy, or via telehealth across Earlwood, Canterbury, Bardwell Park, Clemton Park & surrounding suburb.

We help toddlers, children and teens with speech clarity, language, stuttering, literacy, speech delay therapy, and neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy for autism so your child can thrive where they live and learn.

Book Your Consultation

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How much is speech therapy for kids in Earlwood?

A: In Australia, many providers align fees with the NDIS price limit for therapy: $193.99 per hour for speech pathologists (higher in remote areas). Final costs vary by session length, assessments, travel (for mobile visits), and any agreed non-face-to-face time (e.g., report writing). NDIS hourly limit for speech pathologists (item 15_622_0128_1_3) is $193.99; provider travel and non-face-to-face time are billable only under specific rules agreed with families.

Q: How long are speech therapy sessions in Earlwood?

A: Speech therapy sessions typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on individual needs and treatment goals. Frequency can vary, with some clients attending weekly, while others may meet bi-weekly or monthly. It's essential to tailor the duration and frequency to each client's specific requirements for optimal progress.

Speech therapy sessions typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the individual’s needs and treatment goals. These sessions are designed to provide focused attention and effective strategies for improving speech, language, and communication skills. Consistent attendance can significantly enhance progress in speech therapy.

Q: How does speech therapy help with autism?

A:  For children with autism, speech therapy builds functional communication (spoken language or AAC), social interaction (turn-taking, conversation, play), understanding (following instructions), and self-advocacy—using family-centred strategies and visuals to reduce frustration and improve everyday participation.

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