What Is Telehealth Speech Pathology?

Telehealth speech pathology, also called online speech pathology, allows children and families to access professional speech and language support through a secure online session. For many school-aged children and adolescents, telehealth can be an engaging and effective way to access therapy without travelling to a clinic.

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Who is telehealth suitable for?

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Telehealth can be a good option for children and adolescents who are able to participate online with appropriate adult support. It may be particularly helpful for families who live outside major centres, have difficulty travelling to appointments, travel frequently, or prefer the convenience of therapy from home.

• School-aged children and adolescents

• Families living in regional or remote areas of Australia

• Children who find regular clinic travel difficult

• Families with busy schedules who prefer therapy from home

• Families who travel frequently

• Bilingual and multilingual families seeking specialised support

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What can be supported online?

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Telehealth can support a range of paediatric speech, language, communication and related skills. The approach is individualised according to your child's age, strengths, needs and goals.

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Language Development & Language Difficulties

Support for children who have difficulty understanding language, expressing themselves, learning new vocabulary, using grammar or participating successfully in everyday communication.

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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

Assessment and therapy support for children with persistent language difficulties that affect learning, communication and participation.

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Executive Function Support

Practical support for skills such as planning, organisation, working memory, flexible thinking and managing language demands.

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Learn more about Executive Function Support

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Social Communication

Support with understanding and using communication in social and everyday situations, including conversational skills and interpreting language.

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Speech Sound Support

Online therapy for children who have difficulty producing speech sounds clearly, where telehealth is clinically appropriate.

 

Literacy and Language

Support for language skills that underpin reading, comprehension, written expression and classroom participation.

 

Bilingual and Multilingual Telehealth

Online Spanish-English speech pathology is available for bilingual families across Australia. Therapy and parent guidance are tailored to each child's language profile and family needs. Multilingual families can also receive guidance about supporting communication and language development across the languages used at home.

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Bilingualism does not cause language difficulties. A child's communication skills are best understood by considering their full language profile, including the languages they hear and use in everyday life.

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Is Telehealth Right for My Child?

Telehealth is not the right option for every child or every therapy goal. Suitability depends on factors such as age, attention, communication needs, access to a suitable device and internet connection, and the type of assessment or therapy required. We can discuss whether telehealth is appropriate for your child before proceeding.

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Why choose Laugh Aloud Speech Co. for Online Speech Pathology?

Laugh Aloud Speech Co. provides personalised paediatric speech pathology with a family-centred, strengths-based approach. With more than 20 years of experience working with children and families, we tailor support to each child's communication profile and everyday needs.

• Paediatric speech pathology for children and adolescents

• Online appointments available across Australia

• Early intervention and language development expertise

• Support for developmental language disorder (DLD)

• Executive functioning support

• Spanish-English and multilingual family support

• Family-centred and practical therapy

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Ready to Explore Online Speech Pathology?

If you're concerned about your child's speech, language, communication or executive functioning, an initial appointment can help you understand what is happening and what support may be appropriate.

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