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Supporting children and adults across Newcastle & the Hunter with caring, evidence-based Speech Pathology. 💙
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28/01/2026

The start of the school year can highlight things that were easy to miss before.

You might notice that your child:

• Avoids reading or becomes upset when it’s time to read

• Struggles to match letters with sounds

• Guesses words from the pictures instead of looking at the letters • Finds spelling very difficult, even with lots of practice

Speech pathologists can assess the underlying skills that support reading and spelling, such as:

• Understanding of language

• Vocabulary

• Awareness of sounds in words

From there, we talk through practical ways to support your child at home and at school.

If school has mentioned concerns or you’ve noticed these things at home, you don’t have to work it out alone.

If you’d like to discuss your child’s reading, spelling, or language development, the easiest way is to call us on 4948 9800.

Prefer messaging? You’re also welcome to send us a DM.

23/01/2026

School readiness isn’t just about knowing letters and numbers. Communication skills help children to:

• Ask for help

• Join in games

• Follow instructions

• Share their ideas and stories

If you’re not sure whether your child’s speech, language, or early literacy skills are ready for the classroom, a speech pathology assessment can give you a clearer picture.

You don’t need to have the answers before you reach out. That’s what we’re here for.

Not sure where to begin? That’s very common.

Give us a call on 4948 9800, or send a DM and our friendly team will help you talk it through.

21/01/2026

A little goodbye (for now) 💛

Bec is officially heading off on maternity leave, and we couldn’t be happier for her (even if we’re already missing her!).

Bec, thank you for everything you bring to the team. Enjoy this special time, and we can’t wait to welcome you back when you’re ready.

Names are still being decided… so if you’ve got any ideas, drop them in the comments below 👇

19/01/2026

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) looks at how the lips, tongue, jaw, and face work together for breathing, eating, and speaking.

For some children (and adults), things like open-mouth posture, tongue thrust, or ongoing oral habits can affect:

👉Speech clarity

👉Chewing and swallowing

👉Breathing patterns (including mouth breathing)

👉Sleep and energy levels

OMT can include:

👉A careful, whole-picture assessment of breathing, posture, and oral habits

👉Practical strategies and targeted exercises tailored to the person

👉Working alongside other professionals such as body workers (chiro/osteo/phsio/massage therapist), ENT, dental/orthodontics

This isn’t about “perfect mouths.”
It’s about supporting the system to work more comfortably and effectively, so communication, eating, and breathing feel easier.

If OMT has been mentioned for your child and you’re not sure what it means (or whether it’s necessary), you’re not alone.

👉 Want to talk it through? We offer a free 10-minute phone consultation with a speech pathologist to help you work out the next step.
Call 49489800 or book online now.

Everyone deserves to be understood.

16/01/2026

It’s normal for young children to make speech sound mistakes.

We start to think more carefully about it when:

👉Even close family members struggle to understand them

👉Strangers rarely understand what they’re saying

👉Your child gives up, goes quiet, or gets upset when they’re not understood

We see many children with speech sound delays and disorders, including children who might also benefit from Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT).

Our focus is always on understanding what’s going on for your child, and giving you a clear plan – whether that’s monitoring, home strategies, therapy, or a mix.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many families have brought us similar concerns.

👉 If you’d like help working out the next step for your child’s speech, our friendly team is here to help. Call us on 4948 9800.

14/01/2026

We asked our team to describe working at NSP in 3 words 👇

Supportive.
Fun.
Varied.

And yes, we’re hiring.

If you’re a Speech Pathologist looking for:
✔️ a genuinely supportive team
✔️ varied clients and workdays
✔️ mentoring, admin support, and realistic caseloads

We’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply here: http://newcastlespeechpathology.com.au/career
Tag a Speechie who should see this 💬

12/01/2026

You don’t have to do “therapy at home”, and you don’t need fancy toys.

Here are three small changes that can help a late-talking child:

1. Get face-to-face. Turn off background noise where you can, get down to their level, and let them see your face as you talk.

2. Comment more, question less. Instead of “What’s that? What colour? What’s he doing?”, try “The car is going fast. Crash. Oh no.”

3. Leave space. Say a short sentence, then pause. Count slowly in your head. Give them time to respond in their own way. Small steps. Big difference.

If you’re trying these things and still feeling worried, that doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong – it may simply mean it’s time for a closer look.

Have a question about your child’s communication?

You’re welcome to comment below, tag a parent who might find this helpful, or send us a DM. We’re happy to listen.💛

09/01/2026

Some children understand a lot more than they say.

You might notice your child:

• Points, pulls you by the hand, or uses gestures instead of words • Uses the same few words again and again

• Gets upset when you don’t guess what they want

This doesn’t automatically mean something is seriously wrong. It does mean it’s worth taking a closer look.

In an assessment, we look at:

• How your child understands language

• How they use sounds, words, and sentences

• How they communicate during play and routine activities

From there, we talk through what’s going well, where the gaps are, and what might help.

If you’re finding it hard to tell whether your child is a “late talker” or needs more support, that’s completely understandable.

Know a parent trying to make sense of this right now?
Tag them below or share this post; sometimes reassurance helps.

07/01/2026

“They’ll grow out of it.”
“Give it time.”
“Lots of kids are like that.”

Parents hear this a lot. Sometimes it’s true. Sometimes it isn’t.

Here’s what we look at when a family comes to us:

👉How easy it is for others to understand their child

👉Whether their child is using a range of words and sentences

👉How they cope at daycare, school, and with friends

👉How does the child seem to feel about talking

Our role isn’t to panic anyone.
Our role is to listen, assess carefully and give you clear information.

If you’re stuck between “wait and see” and “I think we need help”, you’re not alone.

Unsure if this sounds like your child?
Drop a 💬 or comment “question” and we’ll point you in the right direction.

05/01/2026

If you’ve ever had that nagging feeling that something isn’t quite right with your child’s speech or language, this one’s for you.

As a rough guide (every child is different):

Around 2: starting to join two words together, like “more milk”

Around 3: familiar adults understand much of what they say

Around 4: people outside the family should understand most of their speech

You might like to chat with a speech pathologist if your child is:

✅Hard to understand

✅Using fewer words than you expected

✅Getting very frustrated when trying to talk

✅Or if preschool or school have raised concerns

You’re not doing it wrong. And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

If you’re unsure whether to “wait and see” or take the next step, that’s okay – we’ll help you work it out.

Book your free 10-minute phone consult with one of our speech pathologists and get clear, practical answers to your biggest (or smallest) questions straight away. No judgement. No pressure. Just peace of mind.

🔗https://newspeech.cliniko.com/bookings

02/01/2026

When you’re the clinic yapper 💬
but you’re also a speech pathologist with session notes waiting 📝😅

Talking is the job…
Documenting everything is the reality.

Address

95 Union Street
Newcastle, NSW
2303

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

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https://linktr.ee/newcastlespeechpathology, http://www.newcastlespeechpathology.com.au/

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From humble beginnings, Newcastle Speech Pathology has grown under the leadership of Alison and Ashley McDonald into one of the most reputable Speech Pathology practices in the Newcastle and Hunter region. Our team are passionate about seeing our clients and their families not just survive, but thrive! We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and our experienced clinicians work to meet their clients exactly where they’re at to make meaningful and lasting change in their situations.