eachspeechpearplum

eachspeechpearplum Speech pathology service offering clinic, mobile and telehealth in the western suburbs of Brisbane.

Our available appointments for the week ahead! A few more spots have opened up as the team settle in more.
12/03/2026

Our available appointments for the week ahead! A few more spots have opened up as the team settle in more.

Many parents worry that they might be “overreacting” if they seek support for their child’s speech or language early.But...
11/03/2026

Many parents worry that they might be “overreacting” if they seek support for their child’s speech or language early.

But asking questions or seeking guidance is never a bad thing. Early support can help children build confidence communicating, reduce frustration, and develop strong foundations for learning.

Sometimes everything is developing typically and reassurance is all that’s needed. Other times, early support can make a meaningful difference.

Either way, trusting your instincts as a parent is always okay.

Parents often notice communication differences long before anyone else does. Why? Because parents know their child BEST....
09/03/2026

Parents often notice communication differences long before anyone else does. Why? Because parents know their child BEST.

But concerns are sometimes brushed off with phrases like these. Here’s why they can be unhelpful 👇

🤯 “Let’s wait and see.”
Sometimes monitoring development is appropriate. But if communication is significantly behind expected milestones, waiting can delay support that could make a real difference.

🤯 “Boys are slower.”
While there can be small differences in development, boys are still expected to follow the same general communication milestones as girls. Being a boy doesn’t explain significant language delays.

🤯 “They’ll talk when they’re ready.”
Children don’t typically “decide” when to start talking. Communication develops through interaction, play, and learning — and some children need extra support to get there.

🤯 “They’ll grow out of it.”
Some speech differences do resolve naturally, but others don’t. The challenge is that it’s very difficult to know which ones will without a proper assessment.

🤯 “They’re just lazy with their speech.”
Children aren’t lazy communicators. If a child is struggling to speak clearly or use language, it’s usually because something about communication is genuinely difficult for them.

If something about your child’s communication doesn’t feel right, it’s always okay to ask questions or seek advice. It’s always ok to trust your gut. It’s always ok to ask for a second opinion.

Early support can make a BIG difference 💛

If you’ve ever heard one of these phrases, you’re not alone.

Save this for later or share with a parent who might need it.

Happy International Women’s Day 🌸Women are incredible.I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many amazing women who are ra...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 🌸

Women are incredible.

I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many amazing women who are raising families, running businesses, building teams, supporting communities and absolutely kicking goals.

At Each Speech Pear Plum, I’m incredibly grateful to work alongside a team of women who bring so much care, skill and heart to the children and families we support every day.

To the mums, educators, therapists and carers in our community — we celebrate you today.

And to the ESPP team — thank you for the compassion, dedication and joy you bring to this work every single day. I’m so proud to do this alongside you. 💛

🍑🍐 Tip of the day: Add one more word.When your child says a word, try expanding it slightly.Child: “Car!”Adult: “Fast ca...
06/03/2026

🍑🍐 Tip of the day: Add one more word.

When your child says a word, try expanding it slightly.

Child: “Car!”
Adult: “Fast car!”

This simple strategy helps children hear longer phrases and richer language. Over time, these small models can support children in building longer sentences.

You can try this during everyday moments like:
💥 play time
💥 book reading
💥 bath time
💥 looking at pictures together

🎥 We’ll be sharing a short video soon to demonstrate how this strategy works during play.

Next weeks available appointments! I even spied some AFTER SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS! Enquire directly through our website - l...
05/03/2026

Next weeks available appointments! I even spied some AFTER SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS!

Enquire directly through our website - link in bio - to grab these rare appointments!

05/03/2026

Celebrating together… just for slightly different reasons 🤣

🌿 Casual Admin Support Opportunity 🍑🍐Each Speech Pear Plum Speech Pathology is looking for a casual admin support person...
04/03/2026

🌿 Casual Admin Support Opportunity 🍑🍐

Each Speech Pear Plum Speech Pathology is looking for a casual admin support person to help support our clinic.

This role would suit someone who enjoys organisation, communication, and helping a small allied health team run smoothly behind the scenes.

✨ Approx. 6–10 hours per week
✨ Flexible hours within the 9am–3pm window
✨ Mostly remote
✨ $40–$45/hour depending on experience

Tasks may include:
• managing the admin inbox
• appointment scheduling
• responding to enquiries
• managing cancellation lists
• general clinic administration

Experience in allied health admin would be preferred, and experience with NDIS or Xero would be a bonus.

If this sounds like something you — or someone you know — might enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 hello@espp.com.au

Please feel free to share this post with someone who might be a great fit.

03/03/2026

One of the very real side effects of communication growth?
Kids start having opinions, boundaries, and very clear messages 😅

It can feel like it happens overnight… but this is a huge and healthy win.

Voice = autonomy. And that’s the goal 💛🍑

These are some of the non-negotiables that shape how I practise.They’re grounded in research, clinical experience, and s...
02/03/2026

These are some of the non-negotiables that shape how I practise.

They’re grounded in research, clinical experience, and sitting on the floor with children and families every week.

You don’t have to agree with all of them.

But I stand by them.

Which one made you uncomfortable?

Speech and fluency disorders affect learning, friendships, confidence and long-term participation.They are not “just sou...
01/03/2026

Speech and fluency disorders affect learning, friendships, confidence and long-term participation.

They are not “just sounds.”
They are not “just nerves.”
And they are not something children simply grow out of without support.

From March 1 (TODAY!), Medicare has expanded the M10 pathway to recognise certain speech and fluency disorders under an eligible disability framework.

As a clinician — this is huge.

We have been advocating for recognition of speech and fluency disorders as real, participation-impacting disabilities for years.

But as a parent? This hits differently.

I’m raising two children who don’t qualify for funding — and I know what weekly intervention costs families. I see the budgeting. The juggling. The decisions about what gets delayed so therapy can continue.

For families privately funding ongoing speech support, this shift matters.

It’s not unlimited. It’s not automatic. And it won’t apply to everyone.

But for the right families, this could meaningfully ease the financial pressure of accessing consistent care.

If you’re unsure whether this applies to your child, reach out.

We’re always happy to help you understand your options.

– Erin 🐝

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm

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