Ivanhoe Speech Therapy

Selective mutism

Literacy skill development (syllable counting, rhyming, sound recognition, linking sounds to letters, sound sequencing, reading)

Listening, attention and concentration skills

Cognition and play skills (memory, problem solving, verbal reasoning, sequencing)

Social skill development

Jo is committed to facilitating positive outcomes for children through working as a team with parents, caregivers and educators. Personalised, flexible therapy plans are designed with parents and caregivers who identify:

Which communication and learning goals to work on first

Which of your child’s strengths therapy can build on

Which of your child’s interests should therapy be designed around such as imaginary play, arts and crafts, building Lego, board games, dancing or active play/physical activity.

What rewards and motivators will your child respond to.

The frequency of therapy to ensure it progresses at the child’s individual pace and the family’s needs

Daily routines at home that therapy activities can be incorporated into (eg. Bath time, driving home from school, bed time story time, playing in the park)

School, kinder and child care visits can be arranged (with agreement from the education facility)

Therapy plans are play based and designed to be enjoyable, for both parents and your child. Ongoing support, sharing of knowledge, and provision of tools and techniques are provided to encourage communication, and emotional and intellectual growth at home. Plans are reviewed and updated regularly as the child grows, develops and achieves his or her goals.