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Professional speech therapist in Bundaberg

15 years experience in speech pathology

    Here at Stacey Slean Speech Pathology, we understand the significant impact that caring for a child with speech and language problems can have on the entire family. Whether problems are linked to language, speech, literacy or feeding, Stacey is able to provide treatments that bring out the very best in your child.

    Subsequent behavioural problems may affect their home or school life and treatments can be specifically tailored for children who are experiencing a breakdown in communication when interacting with others their age.

    Language

    Speech pathology treatment under the guidance of Stacey Slean Speech Pathology may be of benefit if you are concerned that your toddler:

    • Is a ‘late talker’
    • Uses limited vocabulary (naming words, describing words or doing words)
    • Has difficulty using language to interact with others
    • Speaks using short sentences

    Speech

    It is common for some children to have difficulty with speech at a young age. Some individuals are difficult to understand, may have a limited range of sounds or may substitute sounds in words. If you are concerned about the speech of your child, don’t hesitate to call our friendly team for advice and guidance today.

    Literacy

    Is your child struggling with reading, writing or spelling at school? Are they finding it difficult to understand the text they are reading? Speech pathology treatment can be extremely beneficial in assisting with such difficulties.

    Feeding

    Stacey is able to treat a number of feeding disorders and has experience of working with children who eat a limited range of textures, flavours or types of food.

    Resources

    We are pleased to provide a range of free and accessible resources for families. We hope that you may find some of these helpful and engaging:

    • Early intervention and strategies for babies
    • An online literacy program for pre-school and early primary children
    • Free resources for parents of young children and babies
    • Online checklist and fact sheets

    Here are some wonderful resources developed from Australia and other parts of the globe:

    • Speech Language Therapy dot com
    • Talking Point
    • Speech Pathology Australia
    • The Communication Trust

    Below is a detailed breakdown of what a speech pathologist is:

    • Speech Pathology: What is a Speech Pathologist

    Does your child need to see a speech pathologist? Here is a progress checker for children aged 6 months to 11 years:

    • Talking Point: Progress Checker

    Fact sheets on developmental stages:

    • Talking Point: Speech and language in children
    • Speech Pathology Australia: Learning to speak and listen
    • The Communication Trust: Quick look
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    Funding Information

    Your child may be eligible to take part in a 5-session chronic disease management program that is partially subsidised through Medicare. Your GP can assist you in working out whether you are eligible, so for more information, please visit:

    • Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Medicare Items
    • Speech Pathology Australia: Medicare Items for Complex and Chronic Conditions
    Call Stacey Slean Speech Pathology today on 0488 561 197 for more information on any of our services