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Think Hearing First

Children can’t always tell us what’s wrong, so it’s essential for us to keep an eye on things like their hearing. Even if your child has passed previous screenings and tests, hearing can change as they grow and develop. If a hearing issue goes undetected, it can lead to speech and language difficulties in the future.

At Hear and Say, we offer hearing tests for babies, children, and adults performed by qualified audiologists.

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Qualified Speech Pathologists in Toowoomba and Darling Downs

Hear and Say doesn’t require you to jump through hoops to get the hearing tests and speech therapy you need – we have everything you need to identify any issues you may be facing. Book an appointment with us to take a speech and language assessment to gather a deeper understanding of your child’s developmental level and any speech issues they might be facing.

Common Signs of Speech Delays

If you think your child might be experiencing speech delays, there are a few signs to look out for that could hint towards your hypothesis. Some parents find it difficult to determine whether their children are experiencing difficulties in reaching specific milestones, especially when they're under the age of two. Here are a few signs to look out for before their second birthday that might indicate a speech or language delay:

  • Not saying any words before the age of 15 months
  • Not being able to say two-word phrases by the age of two
  • Leaving words out of sentences
  • Difficulty in following instructions
  • Struggling to put words together in a sentence
  • Leaving words out of sentences
  • Unable to articulate or understand what's being said or asked of them
  • Difficult to understand speech

Our Speech Pathology Services

We want to work with you to support your child in any way we can, whether that’s with their speech or language difficulties, or hearing loss and communication difficulties. You might’ve noticed that your child hasn’t started talking yet or has difficulties articulating words properly. While this is often explained away with all children developing at different times, it could also be a sign of a delay that can be improved with the help of early intervention and our pathology services.

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Speech Pathology for Kids

Speech pathology isn't always needed for children, so our paediatric speech pathologist will complete a speech and language assessment first to make sure it's the right course of action for you. We use standardised tests to assess your child's development level and their ability to communicate with others, giving us a better insight into their requirements.

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Speech Pathology for Babies and Children with Hearing Loss

Children can lose their hearing at any time – they might be born without the ability to hear or develop it later during their nursery or school years. However, with some intervention with the help of hearing technology and specialist speech therapy performed by pathologists, it’s possible that kids can grow up to hear and speak just like their friends. Our approach to speech therapy focuses on learning to speak through listening.

Online and Telehealth

Even if you don’t have access to a Hear and Say location, our online speech therapy might be a great alternative. Our professionals can work remotely with you for everything you need.

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The Hear and Say Approach To Speech Therapy

Our approach to speech therapy focuses on empowering families to support their child to communicate their way. We work with families to help parents become equipped with age-appropriate strategies for their children, so they can continue learning between sessions. From interactive play to reading, the best way for children to learn is by working on their speech around the clock. Our services let you do that while checking in with us to see your progress and how we can tailor your approach to reach your goals.

Visit Our Toowoomba Speech Pathology Clinic in Four Easy Steps

Hear and Say Toowoomba - Supporting the Darling Downs and local community.

Hear and Say are registered providers of the NDIS and government Hearing Services Program. To discuss our speech pathology Toowoomba services or any queries relating to your NDIS plan, please get in touch.

2/202 Hume Street, Toowoomba, Qld 4105
 
P 07 3850 2111
F 07 3366 1803
 

Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm (By appointment only)

Referral

You might be referred to us by paediatricians, a GP, school teachers, family support facilitators or other professionals. However, you can also self-refer your child if you have any concerns about your child at all, just give us a call!

Booking

Once referred, you can request an appointment with one our our therapists either by calling us or filling in our booking form.

Arrival

We'll send you a link to complete a background information packet that will be helpful in your first appointment. This will save you time when you arrive for your first session.

Your First Session with a Speech Pathologist

One of our speech pathologists will tailor your appointment to your child's needs, so you can rest assured that your child will get the most out of every therapy session.

We're here to help

Book a speech and language assessment or online speech therapy appointment for your baby, toddler or child. We have online speech therapy appointments as well as a number of hearing clinics in Queensland.

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Speech Pathology FAQs

Speech therapy starts with a speech and language assessment to understand the child's current development level and ability to interact with people around them.

Our team of speech pathologists work with children and their families to develop the child's speech through listening. This approach closely follows a child's natural developmental progression in listening, language, speech, literacy, cognition and social skills. 

It is normal to have lots of questions about speech pathology especially if you’re not sure what to expect for your child’s first appointment with a speech pathologist or what ongoing therapy may look like.

Speech pathology (also known as speech therapy) helps children and adults improve their communication skills, taking into account what’s affecting their ability to speak effectively. Being able to communicate with others is fundamental, so speech therapy can improve the overall quality of many people’s lives. Speech therapy uses age-appropriate treatments to help your specific situation. There are many therapy approaches your pathologist might choose to use, so your therapist will be able to find the best one for you.

Speech pathology can range greatly in price, depending on the length and number of sessions you or your child requires. You’ll be able to get a better idea of the cost after booking your first appointment with Hear and Say.

Speech pathology has been proven effective through evidence-based studies, so you can rest assured that it’s effective for many children and adults. However, the effectiveness of speech therapy depends on how much practice you continue between appointments.

As soon as you notice a potential delay in development of your child’s speech, we recommend a speech and language assessment with one of our qualified speech pathologists to diagnose any concerns as soon as possible. Early identification and early diagnosis helps us get a jump on early speech intervention to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

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Online learning

From tinnitus, to cytomegalovirus, to teaching kids with hearing loss – further your knowledge with our on demand webinars.

2023-24 Annual Report

Read about the families we have supported and the great outcomes our dedicated staff have helped them achieve this year.

Celebrating powerful communicators

Four courageous children and clients of Hear and Say shared their stories at the inaugural Power of Speech event.

Workplace giving

“The program gives our staff a sense of pride in the company and for the work they do at Sci-Fleet." – Allison Scifleet, Guest Experience Manager, Sci-Fleet Motors.

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