Speak & Write was established to help children, adolescents and young adults develop and improve their speech, language, literacy and comprehension skills. We have programs and options available no matter what your child needs and have worked with children with disabilities for over 10 years. We offer a comprehensive range of professional Speech Therapy services, including: ● Individual Speech Therapy: via Tele-health in clinic or your child’s school ● Speech assessment ● Language assessment ● Literacy (Reading & Spelling) assessment ● Consultancy services for teaching professionals ● Teacher and parent seminars Our Therapy Options include: ● Individual weekly lessons ● Individual intensive holiday programs ● In-school visits – individual therapy and assessment (dependent on permission and facilities of the school) ● Small group therapy ● Parent training – certified trainers use the ‘Hanen Program’ to empower parents of preschool age children with the skills to support their children’s language development Intervention Programs Speak & Write programs are tailored to the child’s individual needs and are developed using research-based therapy techniques and educational principles. An initial assessment is required prior to commencement of therapy to ensure we understand your child’s needs and can therefore suggest the best method of treatment in...
Siblings Australia offer support for siblings of children and adults with chronic conditions. This includes disability, chronic illness and mental health issues. Siblings can often be overlooked, which can lead to feelings of isolation. If this continues, children can become vulnerable to a range of emotional and mental health problems. However, if siblings are acknowledged, and connected to sources of support, they are likely to become more resilient and family relationships are likely to be stronger. Siblings Australia aims to create connections between siblings, parents and siblings, and between families and professionals. Their focus is on strengthening families. They offer information and support services for siblings of people with chronic conditions, through increasing awareness, understanding and skills. The Director, Kate Strohm, has been asked to present workshops for parents and professionals all over Australia, in Italy (4 times), Scotland, England, US and Canada. The professional workshop can also include training in the Sibworks model for peer support for siblings aged 8-12 years. This blog provides some reflections of a workshop by a parent. Click here for more info about Siblings Australia
SPELD NSW is a Public Benevolent Institution whose mission is to provide advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who teach, work with and care for them. SPELD NSW is one of the National Federation of SPELD Associations, AUSPELD. It is an incorporated not-for-profit association of parents and professionals committed to advancing the education and well-being of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties. Speld NSW supports, disseminates information and advocates in response to the needs of children and adults who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SLDs) and those who teach and care for them by: Supporting their educational needs Supporting teachers, other professionals and kindred associations in matters of SLD Promoting knowledge of and equal access to all aspects of education for those with SLD Acting as advocates on behalf of people with SLD in advancing collaboration and communication with educational and government authorities and other relevant bodies. Specific Learning Difficulties are a common co-morbidity of ADHD with up to 40% of those with ADHD also have a specific learning difficulty.
Stress Strainer is an advisory service guiding parents and children to appropriate services to suit their individual needs. Stress Strainer remains connected and commits to an ongoing connection. Stress Strainer is based on a system. Stress Strainer teaches people strategies to understand social and emotional learning in a positive way. Stress Strainer assists parents and children to lead healthier lives and have healthier relationships. Stress Strainer measures and then manages adversity and focuses on processes and strategies. Contact: Wendy O’Hanlon
The Fathering Project It’s about the kids. The Fathering Project is a University of Western Australia-based not-for-profit charity led by a team of professionals that aims to help fathers realise how important they are in a child’s life and to give them advice on how to encourage their children. The Fathering Project is for the benefit of the kids, we know that a fathers’ impact on a child is profound. We aim to inspire and equip fathers and father figures to engage with their kids. The Fathering Project has a range of Fathering Tips available: Activities Tips & Experiences Dads and father-figures can also get connected with Dads Groups online
The Functional Family Sharon is an ADHD coach who is passionate about helping people with ADHD have functional and fun lives. Sharon uses her lived experience, 13 years of research and formal training at ADDCA to help and support those living with ADHD. When Sharon's first son was diagnosed with ADHD she felt incredibly alone. She had listened to her husband's trauma filled stories about growing up misunderstood with ADHD and didn't want her little boy to have the same experience. She began researching and studying ADHD and developing systems and strategies to work with the ADHD brain. She realised that she could change the environment around her family to work with everyone's strengths. She loves anything that makes life with ADHD easier! Sharon's company, The Functional Family, has assisted over 35,000 families and individuals with ADHD. The Functional Family offers: - one on one ADHD coaching; - parent mentoring; - a blog full of free tools and insights; - a large free online support group; - the ADHD Families Podcast; - a low cost monthly membership; and - a 6 week online program, ADHD and Families. She wants to help people with ADHD get back their time, decrease their burnout risk, but most importantly create space for the good stuff!
The Kidman Centre The Kidman Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the understanding, prevention and reduction of mental health problems in young people aged five to 25, so that they can thrive through their formative years. We undertake ‘real world’ research to both validate and improve the evidence-based mental health treatments available to young people. We know that getting evidence-based psychological support to young people early is the key to preventing the onset of more complex mental health problems down the track.
The Neurodivergent Naturopath Caroline Kennedy I work with neurodivergent persons who struggle with sleep, emotional and physical regulation such as hyper-activity, aggression and inattention, to assist them to achieve exceptional quality of life. I do this by providing personlised, easy to take, nutritional supplements. Sometimes herbs may be prescribed, depending on the persons ability to swallow capsules or face bitter herbal flavours. All my treatments are designed to support your body and correct any underlying biochemistry which may not be working optimally. Dietary and lifestyle advice will also be provided.
Kate Draper is a Registered Psychologist who can provide Medicare services under a Mental Health Plan. She enjoys working with Teens and Adults in a pragmatic way to assist with psychoeducation, pragmatic coaching, executive functioning skills acquisition and personal strength building. Kate enjoys helping teens be more organised, strategies to deal with homework and assessments and to advocate for themselves. She conducts ADHD assessments for teens under 17 and help teens and adults with career guidance. Kate enjoys helping parents of teens to advocate for their teens' learning needs. Also, Kate is an Endorsed Organisational Psychologist with a keen interest in assisting people to succeed in the workplace and conduct personality and ability assessments for recruitment and coaching.
Accessible and personalised mental healthcare from the comfort of your own home. Mental health occupational therapy can assist with the following: * Time management * Communication skills * Emotion regulation * Sleep hygiene * Finding meaning and value * Life skills such as budgeting Availability currently
Accessible and personalised mental healthcare from the comfort of your own home. Mental health occupational therapy can assist with the following: * Time management * Communication skills * Emotion regulation * Sleep hygiene * Finding meaning and value * Life skills such as budgeting Availability currently
Accessible and personalised mental healthcare from the comfort of your own home. Mental health occupational therapy can assist with the following: * Time management * Communication skills * Emotion regulation * Sleep hygiene * Finding meaning and value * Life skills such as budgeting Availability currently
TSAA is unique in that it is the only organisation that supports people with Tourette Syndrome and chronic tic disorders Australia-wide. TSAA is a self funded registered charity run by volunteers and has been operating since 1989. The Association works to increase awareness of Tourette Syndrome to help those affected by Tourettes to live a normal life, gain public acceptance and to assist medical research into the disorder. TSAA's 29 years of experience includes telephone support, email support, an informative website, Facebook and closed FB Groups. We offer services to help break down the isolation many people with TS experience, particularly in rural areas. TSAA has a National Camp Program, with Tourette ’s camps in the following states: NSW, QLD, VIC and ADL. Our service includes educational & resource materials about Tourette Syndrome and comorbits (like ADHD), quarterly newsletters to inform and help connect those with TS. TSAA has support groups in all states and territories (research has shown support groups perform a valuable function in the after diagnosis period for persons with TS). The organisation runs educational forums, conferences and social events, school in-service programs (school talk packs aimed at both the children & staff of schools to assist with...
Twice Exceptional Educational Consultancy Rhonda Filmer - BA GradDipEd, COGE, M.EdAdmin (UNSW) & Chair of SPELD NSW I take appointments to discuss the learning profiles of bright and gifted children (but no-one is excluded – this is just my specialty) when there is underachievement and even failure to thrive at school. Often, there is undiagnosed ADHD or ADHD (PIP), sometimes with Specific Learning Disabilities as well. I do standardised Achievement testing and report to families and schools, I accompany parents to Learning Support team meetings at school to explain the challenges faced by children with ADHD and to demonstrate the need for remediation/ curricular adjustments. I also tutor students who have fallen behind their expected levels of achievement and progress at school and/or extend them in their areas of learning strength.
Veritas Art Psychotherapy Anita Khalil I have a lived-experience of ADHD myself, and am a Masters qualified Art Therapist. Art therapy is a way to bypass thought and speech and communicate right from the subconscious, as well as to explore and express things non-verbally. The new studio address is Wellbeing Chiropractic, 3 Manuka Road Berwick (the Beaconsfield end of Berwick) and any studio-based appointments scheduled from 13th Nov onwards will be at the new location. If you take Public Transport, there are local busses nearby, and the Beaconsfield station is a 22 min walk. Your reminder text should have the new location in it to remind you, and I'll remind you before your first appointment there too. There's limited parking on-site, and plenty on the street. Veritas will be closed from 21st Dec - 2nd Jan inclusive. If your regular appointment falls during this period and you would like to book in for an extra session before that time, please give me a call or message and we can arrange a make-up appointment.
Veritas Art Psychotherapy Anita Khalil I have a lived-experience of ADHD myself, and am a Masters qualified Art Therapist. Art therapy is a way to bypass thought and speech and communicate right from the subconscious, as well as to explore and express things non-verbally. The new studio address is Wellbeing Chiropractic, 3 Manuka Road Berwick (the Beaconsfield end of Berwick) and any studio-based appointments scheduled from 13th Nov onwards will be at the new location. If you take Public Transport, there are local busses nearby, and the Beaconsfield station is a 22 min walk. Your reminder text should have the new location in it to remind you, and I'll remind you before your first appointment there too. There's limited parking on-site, and plenty on the street. Veritas will be closed from 21st Dec - 2nd Jan inclusive. If your regular appointment falls during this period and you would like to book in for an extra session before that time, please give me a call or message and we can arrange a make-up appointment.
CATHOLIC CARE – WOMEN’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCACY SERVICE (WDVCAS) A free and confidential service that provides support, advocacy, referrals and information for women experiencing domestic violence. We help women and their children with information about domestic and family violence, and how to get protection from the court. We see clients before, during, and after court. Cost: Free
