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Evolve Speech Pathology

“Empowering Communication, Evolving Lives”
〰️ Holistic, evidence based & client centred services
〰️ Ages 0-18, Adults coming soon…

02/02/2026

At 4 years old, children are developing big language skills!

⭐By this age, many children can:

• Answer questions about daily routines

• Understand most wh- questions

• Use longer sentences with words like and, but and because

• Talk about recent events

• Ask lots of questions

• Use pronouns (he/she, me/you) and simple negatives

• Count to five and name some colours

• Start noticing rhyming or similar sounds in words

⭐Tip for parents:

You don’t need to read every word of a book; talking about the pictures your child is interested in builds just as much language! Every child develops at their own pace, but if you have concerns about your child’s speech or language, early support can make a big difference

30/01/2026

Train Play = Speech and Language goals!

If your child loves trains, you can use this toy to work on:

Words: go, stop, more, push, help

Sounds: choo-choo, beep beep, vroom

Turn Taking: my turn/ your turn

Questions: Where? What? Who?

Concepts: on, under, over, through

Longer Sentences: "The big train is going fast!"

Play time can be therapy time🙌

27/01/2026

In speech therapy, we empower our clients to lead their lives through effective communication. By improving communication skills, speech therapists help clients take charge of their interactions and influence.

23/01/2026

POV: you said “this will be easy”

21/01/2026

The Top 50 First Functional Words🤗
When children are starting their communication journey, functional words matter most. These are the words that help children:
• express wants and needs
• gain control over their environment
• reduce frustration
• connect with others
Think words like more, help, go, stop, finished, open - small words with BIG impact 🤍

15/01/2026

Bath time is the perfect everyday routine for building little language skills 🛁🫧

Here are some simple, functional vocabulary targets you can use to support first words, expand to two-word combos, and build short phrases all through play, bubbles, and everyday moments. These targets are easy to model, naturally repeatable, and great for helping little ones understand and use language in meaningful ways. Swipe through to see how you can build words - two-word phrases - short sentences during bath time

Credit to .speechpathology for her ideas 🤍

14/01/2026

Hearing plays a huge role in how children learn to communicate 🎧💬

Clear access to sound helps little ones develop speech, language, and strong listening skills, which is why early hearing checks are so important. Quick testing can catch issues early and make a big difference in your child’s communication journey.

If you’re concerned your child may need their hearing tested, consider booking an appointment with your local GP or audiologist for a quick check-up.

09/01/2026

You may have heard the term DLD - but what does it really mean?

07/01/2026

Speechie fun fact 👅
The tongue is a powerhouse muscle that plays a huge role in communication, feeding, and everyday function - pretty cool, right?

02/01/2026

Creating a sensory-friendly environment can make such a big difference for children who need a little extra support to feel calm, safe, and regulated 🧘‍♀️

Small changes, like softer lighting, reduced noise, predictable routines, and simple sensory tools, can help make everyday spaces feel more comfortable and less overwhelming.

31/12/2025

And that's a wrap on 2025! 🎀
Thank you to all our amazing clients and families.

26/12/2025

2025 RECAP🩷
What a year it’s been at Evolve! This year we…

- Welcomed Olivia to the team as our new Allied Health Assistant
- Started plans for a new therapy room (incoming!)
- Celebrated Superhero Week
- Expanded our feeding therapy exploration and support
- Loved every moment of Book Week
- Got spooky for Halloween
- Raised $2,666 for Breast Cancer Research

Thank you to all our families for being part of the magic this year, we can’t wait for what’s coming in 2026.

Address

128 Newrybar Swamp Road
Ballina, NSW
2478

Website

http://evolvespeech.com.au/

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