Specialised Services – Bayside Speech & Literary Club

Who are our Specialist Treatments designed for?

Bayside Speech & Literacy Hub supports children with their speech and literacy development. Our specialised services are designed to assist children from two and a half years of age through to eight years of age specifically with the following area(s) of concern:

Speech difficulties
Language delay/disorder
Reading difficulties
Executive function difficulties

Complimentary Discussion

If your child matches the criteria for our specialised services, please schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation. We will ask you a series of questions during this conversation to establish your child’s suitability for our services, and we will address any questions you may have.

Assessments

Following on from your discussion the next step is to arrange for an initial assessment. There are 3 types of assessments that are used at Bayside Speech & Literacy Hub. Depending on your child’s requirements.

Language

Following a complimentary 30-minute consultation call, Rebecca tailors a language assessment to suit your child. A language assessment takes between 1-3 hours (spaced out as required) to obtain a full picture of your child’s understanding and use of language. The assessment includes a thorough case history, standardised assessment using the latest language tests, checklists and observations, and potentially feedback from teachers. Rebecca brings her knowledge and experience to provide you with clear and concise results, a differential diagnosis and an individualised pathway forward.

Speech

Rebecca tailors a speech assessment to suit your child. A thorough speech assessment generally takes between 1-2 hours. Rebecca will look at production of single speech sounds, sounds-in-words and how easily your child can be understood in general conversation. A Speech and Literacy Hub speech assessment also includes (when necessary) an assessment of early literacy skills and executive functions which have been shown to be related to speech development. Rebecca then uses her knowledge and vast experience to provide you with clear and concise results, a differential diagnosis and an individualised treatment plan.

Literacy

Rebecca tailors a comprehensive literacy assessment to suit your child. A thorough literacy assessment generally takes between 1-3 hours. Rebecca will assess your child’s phonological awareness skills and understanding of the alphabet code. A Speech and Literacy Hub literacy assessment also includes various state-of-the art single word and text-level reading and spelling assessments, immediate memory assessment and a preliminary fine motor skills assessment – all areas integral to literacy development. Rebecca then uses her knowledge and vast experience to provide you with clear and concise results, a differential diagnosis and an individualised treatment plan.

Treatments

Literacy Support

Rebecca is certified in the Sounds-Write approach and also draws on experience from working at the Royal Children’s Hospital Learning Difficulties Clinic and Macquarie University Speech Education Centre (home of Multilit) to provide an evidence-based, systematic phonics approach to literacy development. These programs are suitable for children from kindergarten age to children struggling to read/spell and write in Year 3 and beyond.

Language Disorders

Rebecca will work with you and your child to develop vocabulary skills, understanding and use of longer utterances, and the ability to understand and tell stories (narratives) – all skills that are essential for academic success. Using evidence-based principles, Rebecca will coach you in strategies to use at home/school as well as in play and everyday routines.

Speech Disorders

Rebecca will tailor the best speech treatments currently available to match your child’s speech profile. Speech treatments include but are not limited to – phonological contrast therapy (sometimes known as minimal pairs), core vocabulary therapy, phonological awareness therapy, whole language/language immersion therapy, and traditional articulation therapy.