Our services

Speech pathology support tailored to your child

Talk-Time Speech Pathology provides evidence-based speech therapy for children and adolescents across Allambie Heights and Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Speech pathology services

Comprehensive support across communication and learning

At Talk-Time Speech Pathology, we work with children and adolescents experiencing a range of speech, language, literacy, and social communication differences. We support young people from around 12 months through to high school, adapting therapy to suit developmental stage, learning needs, and individual goals.

Our approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. For younger children, sessions are engaging and play-based to support early communication foundations. As children grow, therapy becomes more structured and goal-focused, often targeting literacy, academic language, and functional communication skills needed for school and daily life.

We partner closely with families, educators, and other health professionals to support consistent progress across environments.

Areas we support

Targeted therapy for a range of communication needs

Speech, Fluency & Voice

Language Development

Literacy and Learning

Social Skills

Speech Delay

Later development of sounds than expected for a child’s age

Articulation Difficulties

Difficulty physically saying specific sounds clearly

Phonological Patterns

Changing or leaving out sounds in words, affecting speech clarity

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Planning and coordinating mouth movements for speech

Stuttering

Interruptions to the flow of speech, such as repeating sounds or getting “stuck” on words

Voice Disorders

Changes in the quality, pitch and loudness of voice

Early Language Delay

Not yet using words, or using fewer words than expected for a child’s age

Receptive Language Difficulties

Understanding words, concepts, instructions and sentences

Expressive Language Difficulties

Using words and sentences to clearly share thoughts and ideas

Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC)

Using pictures, signs or speech devices to support communication

Reasoning Skills

Figuring out why things happen, what could happen next, and how to solve problems

Word Finding Difficulties

Knowing what you want to say but struggling to find the right word

Phonological Awareness

Hearing, remembering and changing sounds in words for reading and spelling (often linked with dyslexia)

Reading Accuracy & Fluency Difficulties

Recognising and sounding out words correctly and reading smoothly

Reading Comprehension Difficulties

Understanding and gaining meaning from written texts

Spelling & Written Expression Difficulties

Choosing the correct letters, planning and organising ideas for writing

Text Structuring

Understanding and using common types of writing like narratives, persuasives and essays

Academic Language

Understanding and using more formal and subject specific language at school

Conversation Skills

Starting, maintaining or ending conversations

Understanding Social Cues

Recognising how facial expressions, tone or voice and body language can communicate meaning

Perspective Taking

Understanding what others might be thinking or feeling in a situation

Flexible Thinking

Thinking of different solutions, adjusting to change and coping with unexpected situations

Pragmatic Language

Using language appropriately for different people or settings

Self-Advocacy

Understanding and clearly expressing personal needs to others

A doctor’s referral is not necessary

If you are unsure as to whether your child needs an assessment, please do not hesitate to contact us to determine whether your concerns are age appropriate or further assessment is warranted.

How we deliver therapy

Flexible, accessible support across the Northern Beaches

Talk-Time Speech Pathology offers therapy in a range of settings to ensure children receive consistent and meaningful support.

Clinic-based sessions in Allambie Heights

In-person therapy at our Allambie Heights clinic

School and preschool visits

Therapy delivered within school and preschool settings

Telehealth appointments

Online therapy sessions via secure video platform

Group programs

Structured group and holiday programs

Alongside individual therapy, Talk-Time offers structured group and holiday programs designed to build communication skills in a supported, interactive environment.

Social skills groups

Small group programs that support children to develop conversation skills, perspective taking, flexible thinking, and confidence in peer interactions. Groups are carefully structured and facilitated by speech pathologists to ensure targeted, meaningful practice.

School holiday programs

Targeted programs delivered during school holidays, including both group-based sessions and intensive therapy blocks. These programs provide focused support in areas such as social communication, literacy, and speech development, while allowing children to consolidate skills in a different format.

Learn more

Helpful information before you get started

If you would like more detail about how therapy works at Talk-Time Speech Pathology, the pages below provide practical guidance to help you feel informed and prepared.

FAQs and funding

Find answers to frequently asked questions, including information about funding options, rebates, referrals, and general clinic policies.

What to expect

Learn what happens during assessment, how goals are set, how sessions are structured, and how we work with families and schools to support progress.

Our team

Get to know our speech pathologists and administration team, and learn more about our experience, approach, and commitment to collaborative care.