Services

Speech Therapy Services

For children and people with disability struggling with communication difficulties, Gift of Speech is a qualified and reputable organisation that can help.

Speech Therapy For Children

Gift of Speech works primarily with children. Our speech therapists are qualified professionals who specialise in speech therapy for children. We provide individualised speech therapy that is unique to your child’s needs, and through our comprehensive programs, we provide your child with the ongoing support and guidance necessary to overcome speech obstacles.

At the Gift of Speech, we can tailor individualised therapy sessions for those who have difficulties with:

  • Speech Sounds
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Skills
  • Stuttering
  • Late Talkers
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Writing and Spelling
  • Developmental and Learning Disabilities
  • Understanding and Using Language

Speech Therapy
For Adults

While we specialise in children at Gift of Speech, we do have speech therapy for adults as well. If you are an adult living with communication difficulties or speech problems, our qualified and friendly speech therapists will work alongside you to overcome these issues. We’ll provide you with an individualised program unique to your needs and learning style.

Speech Therapy
in the Vietnamese Community

The majority of our clients at Gift of Speech are members of the Vietnamese community. This means we are particularly specialised when it comes to Vietnamese language barriers, common speech issues, and cultural differences. We love working with Vietnamese children and are familiar with how to work alongside them to overcome common communication issues.

PEERS®

Social Skills Group for Adolescents

PEERS® is a 16-week social skills program for teens in high school and late-primary who are interested in learning new ways to make and keep friends. During each session, teens are taught important social skills and are provided with opportunities to practise these skills during socialisation activities. Parents attend separate sessions and are taught how to assist their teens in making and keeping friends by providing feedback through coaching during weekly home practise tasks.

This evidence-based program may be appropriate for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression or other social and behavioural disorders.

Teens will learn about:

  • Conversational skills
  • Appropriate use of humour
  • Electronic communication
  • Handling arguments and disagreements
  • Being a good host during get-togethers
  • Being a good sport
  • Changing a bad reputation
  • Handling rumours and gossip
  • Handling rejection, teasing and bullying

Background

PEERS® was developed and certified from UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson.