Speak, Learn and Grow Speech Pathology Services in Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia | Speech pathologist
Speak, Learn and Grow Speech Pathology Services
Locality: Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9526 2788
Address: Suite 203, 2nd Floor, 304 Kingsway, Caringbah NSW 2229 Caringbah, NSW, Australia
Website: https://speech-learning.com.au
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25.01.2022 Check out some of our inspirational and talented clients performing with Star Performers & Twinkle Toes Dance Studios! They have done an amazing job and we are all looking forward to their concert this year!
24.01.2022 Looking for a variety of activities to stimulate your childs thinking? Check out https://www.funbrain.com/ to find a range of books, videos, maths activities and games! Let us know what you think!
24.01.2022 We know that getting children with additional needs involved in group activities can sometimes be challenging, so thats why we were so excited when we found out about Skillz4me! Skillz4me is an All Abilities program based in the Sutherland Shire provided for children with additional needs. The outcome based program combines sports, fun and therapy. Skillz4me runs over 40 weeks and is a 1-hour weekly session at no cost to families, thats right- completely free!... The program Focuses on building confidence, improving social skills, coordination and balance, stimulating neural pathways, eye tracking and concentration. Run by the Sharks football team. Where: Taren Point Youth Centre When: Tuesday 3:45-5pm How do I sign up?- Just drop in!
24.01.2022 We are offering SCHOOL READINESS INTENSIVE SESSIONS again during the school holidays. These sessions will focus on building and developing your childs: Phonological awareness skills Letter-sound correspondence... Expressive language skills These sessions will be held during the first week of the school holidays on 28th September 2nd October from 11am 12pm. If you are interested or would like further information please contact our friendly reception staff to book your appointments on 9526 2788.
24.01.2022 When your child is learning to talk remember to talk about the immediate environment, what they can see and hear. By talking about what your child is doing allows them to match words to their experiences. Using a variety of different words is important rather than just naming objects and people. Your child needs to hear words that describe things (small, fluffy), action words (drink, sleep), location words (there, on) and questions words (what? where?).
24.01.2022 Targeting speech and language skills at home can be tricky. Lots of kids love the iPad and using it can make home practice much more enjoyable! We have come up with a list of our favourite apps that we use with our kids to target speech and language goals. For following instructions we love to use: Following Directions Webber HearBuilder Fun with Directions... For practicing grammar or sentence structure, try: Fun with Verbs Splingo Apps Toca Boca Apps (Toca Kitchen, Toca Hair Salon) Mobile Education Store Apps (Conversation builder, Rainbow sentences, Tense builder) My Playhome Toddlers seek and find picture Book For practicing explaining or expressing themselves, these apps are great: Story Maker Pepi Play Apps (Pepi Doctor, Pepi House) Super Duper Inc Apps (How Fun Deck, What would you do if) Make a scene For practicing pronunciation, try: Articulation station Speech with Milo Board Game Articulation Articulation Vacation Articulate it Speech Box for Speech Therapy #speech #speechtherapy #speechlanguage #apps #language #speechie
23.01.2022 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY! Learning to be literate plays a key role in shaping an individuals life choices and life chances. Have you and your child read a book today? ... Check out the link below for some fantastic books for children of all ages. https://www.cbca.org.au/winners-2018 If your child is having difficulty learning to read or write, your local Speech Pathologist can help!
22.01.2022 Check out these amazing decodable readers that are free to download for a limited time! Jolly Phonics books are great for working on selected phonics and they have 93 books across 5 levels. These readers are perfect to support your childs reading skills at home as they prepare to head back to school.
21.01.2022 The Sutherland Titans Football Club aims to include people with special needs (aged 5-18 years) in mainstream sport as well as ensuring they have lots of fun! Games are played on Saturday afternoons against teams who have a bye. You do not need to be a Sutherland Shire resident to sign up. Games start on 28th March! You can still register to play with the Titans Football Club via the website https://www.titansfc.com.au/
21.01.2022 Here at Catherine Rubbi Speech, we offer a huge variety of services over a number of settings. Your child can be seen in our clinic in Caringbah, or you can chat to your therapist about organising preschool or school visits. We have a number of assessment tools, which can look at anything from speech, to language, literacy, social skills, voice or stuttering! If you are not sure if your child requires a full assessment, a 15 minute screener can be organised which wont cost yo...u anything. We also run speech and language screenings at local preschools every year. We love to do "Ask a Speech Pathologist" sessions, where a therapist comes to the preschool during a certain time and you can ask any questions that you may have. School holiday intensives are run regularly. These often focus on school readiness, reading and writing, however we can also customise them to suit specific needs. We see children of all ages, so please dont hesitate to get in touch. To find out more about any of these services, please follow the link below to our website. If you are interested in making a booking, please contact our friendly reception staff on 9526 2788. https://speech-learning.com.au/
20.01.2022 The term "speech intelligibility" refers to speech clarity or the percentage of your child’s speech a listener can understand. As children learn to talk, their speech intelligibility to those around them steadily increases. A key characteristic of children with speech sound disorders is that they are often significantly less intelligible than non-speech-impaired children of the same age. If you are concerned regarding your child’s speech sound development, please call our friendly staff at 9526 2788.
20.01.2022 Lifestart is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people living with a disability and their families and carers. Lifestart is running a series of free webinars on a range of topics, from managing daily routines to early communication. Check them out!... https://www.lifestart.org.au/register-for-our-connect-and-/
20.01.2022 Are you ready to get your photos with Santa Claus this year? Santa has set aside special time to see the good boys and girls who have special needs. Sensory Souls have organised Sensory Santa photo sessions that allow your child to have their special moment with Santa without the sensory overload of lights, music and crowds. Use the link below to book a Santa photo at Westfield Miranda or visit the Westfield website to find other Westfields that provide this service.... https://www.westfield.com.au//22b7Ky/sensory-santa-miranda
19.01.2022 This week we say farewell to our lovely Speech Pathologist, Merryn. We wish you well in all your future endeavours! You will be missed by the families and team at Speak, Learn and Grow.
15.01.2022 Wishing all our Catherine Rubbi Speech Pathology families a happy Easter! If youre looking for some fun, easy Easter craft ideas, have a look at this video https://youtu.be/Iuen42W9EtI Making craft together is a great way to practice following instructions, building vocabulary and developing descriptive language. ... Enjoy and have a happy and safe Easter!
13.01.2022 Our clients love watching videos and youtube! Here is a list of some educational YouTube Channels for your little ones to keep them entertained as well as continuing their learning whilst at home: - Crash Course Kids - Science Channel - SciShow Kids... - National Geographic Kids - Free School - Geography Focus - TheBrainScoop - SciShow - Kids Learning Tube - Geek Gurl Diarieis - Mike Likes Science - Science Max - SoulPancake See more
12.01.2022 What a great way to spend a Saturday night! The Speak, Learn and Grow team took some time to relax andpaint. A shoutout to Pinot & Picasso Miranda for a fun night.
11.01.2022 Please welcome the newest member to the Speak, Learn and Grow team, Tiffany! Tiffany has completed her Speech Pathology degree at the University of Sydney and is passionate about working with children. Tiffany will be a great addition to our team, and we know you will love her as much as we do!
11.01.2022 Please welcome our newest member to the Speak, Learn and Grow Speech Pathology Services team, Elaria! Elaria will be seeing clients from Monday to Friday. We are so excited to have her as part of our team and know that you will love her as much as we do!
10.01.2022 Did you know that Speech Pathologists work with people that have voice disorders? A voice disorder is when a persons voice quality, pitch or loudness is abnormal for their age and/or gender. People develop voice disorders for many reasons, but a common cause is when we dont take care of our voice. Use the link below to find some strategies to keep your voice healthy. http://spontaneousspeech.blogspot.com//the-dos-and-donts-o... If you have any concerns regarding your childs voice, please call us on 9526 2788.
10.01.2022 Our clinic provides speech and language screeners to preschools in the Sutherland Shire. Please contact us on 9526 2788 to arrange preschool screening sessions for your preschool!
09.01.2022 We have rebranded! Here is our new name & logo. We chose this name as it clearly articulates what we are all about: Improving speech & communication, developing learning & literacy and helping children grow into all they can be. Our logo has bright colours to match our fun and vibrate approach to therapy. The hand reaching up symbolises the child reaching towards his/her potential and the leaves portray growth which is our goal for every child who comes to see us. There is a ...speech bubble in the background as talking is what we are all about! We hope you love it as much as we do and we look forward to continuing our journey of growth with you and your precious ones as they make strides towards reaching their full potential.
09.01.2022 Statistics show that 44% of adults do not have the literacy skills they need to cope with the demands of everyday life and work. Learning to read is a fundamental part of a childs schooling, which leads to their academic success as well as playing a vital role in shaping their life choices and life chances. If you have concerns regarding your childs reading or spelling, please contact our clinic on 9526 2788. We are offering School Holiday Intensive Groups that are tailore...d to support and consolidate your childs phonological (sound) awareness and literacy skills. Dates: 13th-17th - 20th-24th January, 2020 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-1:30pm Individual 1:1 intensive sessions can also be organised at your request.
09.01.2022 Are you our next team member? We are currently hiring full time & part time Speech therapists at our growing practice in the beautiful Sutherland Shire. We have a supportive & caring team culture and work with children & teenagers with a range of difficulties & disabilities.
09.01.2022 Do you know about Skillz4me? This is a sports program for children with additional needs. These free weekly sessions focus on building your childs confidence, improving their social skills, coordination and balance, stimulating neural pathways, communication, eye tacking and concentration. Sessions run every Tuesday from 3.45pm (during school terms) at Taren Point Youth Centre. To find out more information click on: ... https://www.facebook.com/Skillz4Me/
08.01.2022 Is teletherapy as good as face-to-face sessions? Yes! Even though our practice is still open as usual, we have also been offering therapy online! There has been lots of research completed looking at this question and the results have clearly shown that teletherapy is as effective as face-to-face sessions. Your therapist will use all of her training and experience to provide fun, goal-oriented sessions. Teletherapy is perfect for the current situation but we will consider the individual circumstances relating to you and your family and advise you on what would be best. We have enjoyed providing fun and engaging teletherapy sessions where our clients are able to participate from their own homes. If you are interested in teletherapy sessions, please speak to your speech pathologist or call our reception staff on 9526 2788.
08.01.2022 Today is Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day! On average, two children in every classroom have a Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). This hidden but common disability is when a child or adult has difficulties speaking and/or understanding language. It affects a persons literacy, learning, friendships and emotional wellbeing. This years theme is "DLD- You & Me", which has encouraged people to share their own experiences with DLD. ... Watch Julianas story below about how she has not let her DLD hold her back. More videos can be found at RADLD youtube channel. If you know someone who has difficulty understanding or using language share your story in the comments below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naTfjEJFbqc
07.01.2022 Catherine Rubbi Speech Pathology is staying open! - We are providing limited face to face consultations - We are providing fun & effective teletherapy sessions using Zoom... - We are providing limited home visits (as long as no one has been sick in the last 14 days) - We are running school holiday intensives focusing on reading skills (or any difficulty that you would like focused support with) - We are providing assessments for speech, language or reading/spelling difficulties Give us a call today to discuss how we can help you in a safe & friendly way.
07.01.2022 Book Week has arrived! This years theme is: Reading is My Secret Power. Use the link below to find age-appropriate books for your child with some helpful reviews. http://readingtime.com.au/... Let us know what books your kids absolutely LOVE in the comments below. #CBCA2019 #read #reading #literacy #school #books
06.01.2022 Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas break and we are looking forward to a year of reaching goals and making strides in communication, reading and writing. Just a reminder that we are holding school holiday intensive groups for reading or school readiness. Please call our clinic on 9526 2788 to secure your spot!
06.01.2022 Please welcome our newest Therapy Assistant, Hayley, to the Speak, Learn and Grow team. Hayley is studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology and is currently in her third year at Australian Catholic University. We are so excited for Hayley to join our growing team!
06.01.2022 What should my child be saying at the age of 2 years? While each childs development is different, it is expected that a child that is 2 years old has a vocabulary of 100 words or more. At this age, children are starting to combine 2-words, such as "more ball", "go car", "no cup". If you have any concerns regarding your childs language development, please contact us on 9526 2788. Comment below and share with us which words your child first started saying together!
05.01.2022 Last week we celebrated speech pathology week! It is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the 1.2 million Australians living with a communication disability. We believe communication is a human right and work every day to help people increase their ability to communicate. If you would like to find out more about what speech pathologists do, as well as how to tell if your child might benefit from seeing a speech pathologist, please follow the link below to our website.... https://speech-learning.com.au/
05.01.2022 The Speak, Learn and Grow team would like to welcome our new Therapy Assistant, Olivia. Olivia is currently in her final year of a Speech and Hearing Sciences degree at Macquarie University. She plans to continue her study next year with a Masters of Speech Pathology. We are so excited for Olivia to join our team!
03.01.2022 We would like to welcome Ciara to Speak, Learn and Grow! Ciara is currently studying for her HSC and hopes to study Speech Pathology. She will be helping our Speech Pathologists around the office. We are very excited to have Ciara as part of our team :)
03.01.2022 There is a misconception that Speech Pathologists only work on 'speech' and 'language'. However, communication is multifaceted and Speech Pathologists have been trained in many areas that are imperative for communication, including: Speech - accurate production and sequencing of sounds to make up words Language - understanding (receptive) and using (expressive) language Literacy - phoneme awareness, reading and writing ... Fluency - fluent speech with no stuttering Voice - using appropriate voice pitch, loudness and quality Pragmatics - social skills If you have any concerns regarding your child's communication development, please contact our friendly staff on 9526 2788.
02.01.2022 Not sure what to do with your kids at home at the moment? How can you keep them learning as well as entertained? Scholastic has created a free learn-from-home site with 20+ days of learning and activities. Check it out here! https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com//learnathome.html
02.01.2022 Do you know our next Therapy Assistant? We are looking for final year Speech Pathology Students to join our team. If you know someone who is interested, please get in contact with us: [email protected]
02.01.2022 School Holiday Intensive Groups Our groups are a great way to consolidate your childs literacy skills and prepare them for the new school year ahead. We will be running reading intensives for all school aged children in January 2020.... Tailored programs focusing on developing your childs phonics, reading and writing skills. Dates: 13th-18th Jan Time 11am-12pm or 1230pm-1:30pm Individual 1:1 intensive sessions can also be organised at your request. Contact our friendly reception staff for more information on 9526 2788
01.01.2022 Have you heard of the Rainbow Club? Rainbow Club provides a safe and fun community for your child with a disability to learn how to swim, as well as giving them the opportunity to interact and play with other children and staff. This service is a registered NDIS provider and your child is looked after by trained staff. Join the Rainbow Club at their many locations, including Sutherland, Miranda, Hurstville and many more!... Their registrations for the Family Carnival on December 7 2019 have now opened. To find out more information, click on: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowclubaustralia/
01.01.2022 Phonological (sound) awareness is the important skill that allows children to recognise and work with the sounds of spoken language. Many reading and spelling difficulties stem from poor phonological awareness. Speech Pathologists can assess and develop a childs phonological awareness skills to strengthen their reading and spelling. Our clinic is offering School Holiday Intensive Groups that are tailored to support and consolidate your childs phonological awareness and lit...eracy skills. Dates: 13th-17th - 20th-24th January, 2020 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-1:30pm Individual 1:1 intensive sessions can also be organised at your request. Please contact our friendly reception staff for more information on 9526 2788.
