Coastal Kids Speech Pathology

Speech Delay Speech delay is when a child’s speech is difficult to understand because there are errors in the sounds they are using in their words, for example they might say “I dee a dat” instead of “I see a cat”. Stuttering Stuttering (also called stammering) is the involuntary repetition of sounds, syllables and words, often at the beginning of sentences. Stuttering often develops between the ages of …. Coastal-kids-home-page-images-language-delay2 Language Delay Language delay is when a child’s ability to understand language or use spoken language is behind the expected level for their age. This umbrella term is very broad, and includes… Coastal-kids-home-page-images-phonological-awareness-and-literacy2 Phonological Awareness and Literacy Phonological awareness is the ability to perceive and manipulate sounds in words. It includes breaking words into syllables, understanding and using rhyme, and being able to isolate sounds in words (c-a-t for cat) or… Autism Autism is a life-long condition that affects the way that people interact with others around them. The main characteristics of Autism are difficulties with communication and social skills, and restricted, repetitive patterns of … Why Us? Coastal Kids Speech Pathology combine convenience with high quality, evidence-based practise. Coastal Kids offer sessions across multiple locations in Townsville, so there is a clinic close to your home or school.