Speech-language therapy for children with Down syndrome

Evidence-based therapy Supporting communication, learning and connection.

Children with Down syndrome can develop strong communication skills with the right support, at the right time. They’ll receive evidence-based, comprehensive and effective therapy, provided in fun and interactive sessions.

Therapy for your child

Therapy depends on what your child needs to fast-track communication skills and learning. It may include:

Therapy targeting clearer speech, understanding and using words and sentences
Parent-child interaction strategies and learning through play
Signing, visuals, augmentative/alternative communication and videotherapy
Number concepts, fine motor, memory, sensory, auditory and visual perception and processing activities

The brain has critical periods of learning, especially in early years. Therapy can begin from 6 months to maximise long-term success.

Testimonials from parents of children with Down syndrome

“Fiona has in-depth knowledge academically and practically of what helps with children with Downs’ Syndrome. I feel a weight has been taken off my shoulders in terms of researching everything myself, and also making resources.”

“We were made to feel welcome and Fiona’s believed in my child's overall capabilities. Out of all the specialists/doctors/surgeons that we’ve dealt with, she is the first person to recognise and be positive about the potential we believe our child has.”

“(We liked Fiona’s) appreciation of what our child CAN do, always putting things in a positive way (eg. when (our child) is being stubborn, she/he is being "decisive"), and offering up fantastic ideas of ways we can help (our child) to make appropriate decisions and focus her attention.”

“We enjoy the "work" done during the sessions. The activities are fun. Lots of them are play based and use a range of resources and things that are highly motivating to the child. Fiona is nice to talk to, understanding and kind towards my child all the time.”

“(My child) is highly engaged during her sessions. Fiona is able to work through (my child’s) difficult moments and re-engage her through use of toys and props. Also, the work is just the right level and amount.”

“I'm entirely happy. Session content is great. (Fiona is) really responsive to what works with us.”

“I'm so thankful that we are one of the lucky ones who get to see you Fiona. Thanks for all that you do for my child.”

“We are very happy with the service and my child and I thoroughly enjoy coming to the sessions, as does my child’s younger sibling. Thanks heaps.”