Services

At Nash Speech Pathology, we believe every child and adult deserves the opportunity to communicate with confidence. Communication is at the heart of learning, friendships, and independence — and we’re here to help every step of the way.

Early support can make a big difference. Did you know that children with speech and language difficulties are up to six times more likely to experience reading challenges? By seeking help early, you can reduce the risk of literacy difficulties in the school years and give your child the best possible start.

Our team provides evidence-based assessment and therapy for children and adults across a wide range of areas.

Children’s Services

We support children with difficulties in:

Speech

Helping children produce sounds clearly so they can be understood by others. This includes:

  • Articulation – using the mouth, tongue, and lips to make speech sounds correctly.

  • Phonology – using the right sounds to form meaningful words.

  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech – supporting children who have difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed for speech.

Language

Developing skills to understand and use language effectively:

  • Receptive language – understanding spoken and written language, following instructions, and learning new concepts.

  • Expressive language – using words, sentences, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact to express needs, ideas, and feelings.

Literacy

Building strong foundations for reading and writing:

  • Reading (decoding words, fluency, comprehension)

  • Spelling and phonological awareness

  • Writing (structuring and expressing ideas)

Fluency / Stuttering

Supporting children who experience interruptions in the flow of speech such as repetitions, blocks, pauses, or hesitations.

Voice

Helping children with voice concerns such as hoarseness, huskiness, or vocal nodules.

Social Communication

Supporting the development of social skills — both verbal and non-verbal — to build meaningful relationships and confidence in interacting with others.

Medical & Developmental Conditions

We also work with children with a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Down Syndrome

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Hearing Impairment

  • Cleft Lip and Palate

  • Fragile X

  • Intellectual Delay

  • Microcephaly

  • Prader–Willi Syndrome

Adults’ Services

Our Speech Pathologists also provide thorough and effective assessment and therapy for adults with:

  • Voice disorders

  • Dysfluency / stuttering

  • Accent modification

  • Literacy and written communication difficulties

  • Communication challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impairment, or other diagnoses

  • Speech and language difficulties following stroke, brain injury, or conditions such as Dementia or Parkinson’s Disease

The Process

  1. Get in touch
    Contact our clinic if you have concerns about speech, language, or communication. No referral is needed (though you may be eligible for Medicare rebates with a GP referral — see our Supports page).

  2. Initial Assessment
    We’ll conduct a comprehensive assessment (1–2 hours) to identify your/your child’s strengths and challenges. This can take place at our Drummoyne clinic, our Gladesville location (Thursdays), online via Zoom, or in your child’s school, preschool, or home environment.

  3. Therapy & Goal Setting
    Together with parents, caregivers, and teachers, we’ll set meaningful goals. Individualised therapy sessions are usually held weekly or fortnightly, designed to be fun, engaging, and effective in helping clients achieve their communication goals.

Locations

  • Drummoyne Clinic – our main hub for therapy and assessments.

  • Gladesville Location (Thursdays only) – convenient access to services in collaboration with local professionals.

  • Schools, Preschools & Online – we also bring therapy to your child’s familiar environment.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that life is busy, and sometimes appointments need to change. If you need to reschedule, please contact our admin team on 0420 345 531.

  • Cancellations within 24 hours or failure to attend will incur a 100% cancellation fee.

  • To avoid this fee, you may reschedule to a Telehealth session or another day within 7 days of your original appointment.

Thank you for helping us provide consistent and effective therapy for all our clients.