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Hillside Paediatrics is an Adelaide based mobile Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy service. We look forward to hearing from you!

We believe the best place to support children is within their natural environments, such as home, childcare or school. We aim to work alongside parents and caregivers to embed therapy into their everyday routines to maximise opportunities for language development throughout the day.

We would love to chat with you more about our services and the supports we can offer. All enquires placed through our website receive a complementary intake phone call where we discuss your goals and develop a plan for supports.

14/08/2023

~ Welcome Annie ~

We are very excited to have Lead Occupational Therapist Annie join our Hillside Paediatric team!

Annie has been working as an OT for over 8 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the team. Annie will be available for appointments in the near future on a Thursday and Friday.

To join her waiting list, please visit www.hillsidepaediatrics.com.au to place a referral.

Currently there is NO WAIT time for OT support!

19/01/2023

~ Parent/caregiver Coaching ~

As therapists, we know that parent/caregiver-coaching is one of the best, and evidence based ways we can support parents, caregivers and children in Early Intervention. This is why Hillside Paediatrics core values align with working alongside parents and caregivers to provide them with the information they need to support their child each and every day, not just in the one hour they see their speech pathologist.

So why do we think this is so important?

The time a child spends with a speech pathologist is incomparable to the time spent with those they have the strongest relationships with. It is within these relationships children will learn. The goal of therapy should not be for children to 'be in the average range' on a standardised assessment. Our goal should always be to help children reach their own, individual potential. This looks different for every child and family. Our purpose in using coaching is to empower parents and caregivers to be providing the 'therapy'. Therapy should not be a one size fits all approach and must be goal driven. If a child has achieved their goals, we must review the services we are providing. As children develop and change, our approach to therapy needs to develop alongside them.

Achieving family set goals and supporting independence and participation is what its all about!

If you feel like this approach is right for you, please get in touch.

www.hillsidepaediatrics.com.au

16/01/2023

~What can I do while I am waiting for support?~

If you are concerned about your child's speech and language development, and are planning to contact a Speech Pathologist, getting a hearing check is an important step. Waiting lists for services are at an all time high, so this is something you can do while you are waiting for an appointment.

As part of getting to know a child and their developmental needs, a Speech Pathologist should ask about a child's hearing and when their last assessment occurred. There are different types of hearing loss and these all have an impact on a child's development.

You can get a hearing check by speaking with your GP and getting a referral.

www.hillsidepaediatrics.com.au

30/08/2022

~ It’s our 1st Birthday!~

Well, it’s official! Today marks our first birthday. This time a year ago we saw our very first client under our new business, Hillside Paediatrics.

To say the last year has flown by, would be an understatement. We are so greatful to the wonderful families and children we have the pleasure to work with every day. We know how privileged we are that you trust us by allowing us into your homes and lives.

All we can say is THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us along the way! Here is to another year of setting goals and smashing them!

15/06/2022

~Everyday Routine~ Washing Hands
There are so many opportunities for communication development in everyday activities. Many families can feel overwhelmed when seeking support for their child and find it challenging to 'add' therapy into their day.

By building communication opportunities into the routines a family already does, we can support meaningful connection between children and caregivers, which is the foundation to learning.

Routines based intervention is family centred, evidence based and functional.
Take a look at some of our ideas for supporting communication when washing hands.
www.hillsidepaediatrics.com.au

30/05/2022

~Everyday Routine~ Nappy Change

There are so many opportunities for communication development in everyday activities. Many families can feel overwhelmed when seeking support for their child and find it challenging to 'add' therapy into their day.

By building communication opportunities into the routines a family already does, we can support meaningful connection between children and caregivers, which is the foundation to learning. Routines based intervention is family centred, evidence based and functional.

Take a look at some of our ideas for supporting communication during nappy changes.

19/05/2022

~Early Intervention~

Our supports are provided within the home, education or community setting so we can support families to embed strategies within their every day routines. By doing this, we can support families to strengthen language opportunities throughout their day in natural, everyday interactions. Take a look at some of our tips for supporting communication at bath time!

28/04/2022

~ Turn questions into comments ~

Asking questions is how we as adults start and continue a conversation. Children in the early stages of communication development may find answering questions difficult. Instead of asking a question, try and turn it into a comment and then wait to see if your child responds. ‘Waiting’ and ‘commenting‘ are key strategies we coach parents to use with their children to support communication development.

If you would like to know more about how you can support your child, please get in touch through our website www.hillsidepaediatrics.com.au

21/04/2022

~Be face to face~

When children are learning to communicate, they learn best from adults who are responsive to their thoughts, feelings and intentions. By being face to face with your child, you can better observe their interests and non-verbal communication, and appropriately respond. It is through this responsive relationship, that children learn.

If you would like learn more about supporting your child with their communication and overall development, please get in touch via our website www.hillsidepaediatrics.com.au

09/03/2022

Unsure how you can support your child with their communication? Modelling gesture within your everyday routines is a great way to develop communication skills before children start talking.

If you want to learn more about supporting communication, please get in touch! www.hillsidepaediatrics.com.au

08/03/2022

We are so happy to introduce you to Kym! Kym will be our lead facilitator for the What’s the Buzz? program which is being supported by Hillside Paediatrics in term two.

What’s the Buzz? is an internationally recognised program that supports children and adolescents to develop and strengthen social-emotional skills. To register your interest please phone 0460 356 316 or visit our website www.hillsidepaediatrics.com.au

25/02/2022

We are so looking forward to running the What’s the Buzz? social and emotional skills program next term. We have limited spaces available so please visit our website to secure a place!

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