Speakable - Speech Pathology

Speakable - Speech Pathology Speech pathology clinic helping children and adults overcome speaking, reading and thought based obstacles. Empowering, evidence based and cutting edge.

Speakable is a speech pathology, language therapy, literacy, accent and coaching clinic in Bondi Junction, Sydney. We help children and adults overcome speaking, reading and thought based obstacles. Our methods are empowering, evidence based and cutting edge. We forge stronger results in Speech Pathology, Literacy, Accent Reduction, Cogmed Memory Training and Confidence Coaching to empower you wit

h a brighter future. Key areas of practice are:

1. Speech therapy for toddlers, Primary and High School students.

2. Reading, literacy and learning difficulties for toddlers, Primary & High School students and adults.

3. Cogmed Working Memory Training for for Preschool, Primary & High School students and adults.

4. Accent reduction and accent training for children and adults from non-English speaking backgrounds

5. Confidence life coaching for adults and children. Principal, Binh Doan has over a decade of experience as a fully qualified Speech & Language Pathologist. He is a Speech Pathology Australia Member and holds several qualifications:

- Masters of Speech Pathology (University of Queensland)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (University of Queensland)
- Diploma of Life Coaching (Australian Institute of Life Coaching)
- Certficiate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA - Navitas and Cambridge University)
- Cogmed Certified Coach
- WRAP Certification
- The Prompt Institute Certified

As an accent reduction specialist, Binh offers unique and personal expertise and results only he can deliver. Immigrating to Australia in his teens, he faced and successfully overcame the same obstacles faced by millions of people from non-English speaking backgrounds himself. If you or your children have speaking, reading or thought based obstacles you need to overcome, call us. Let's start a conversation!

There is a point when school communication is no longer enough.After school, teens are expected to speak for themselves ...
24/06/2026

There is a point when school communication is no longer enough.

After school, teens are expected to speak for themselves in new spaces: job interviews, work experience, appointments, group projects, customer-facing situations and unfamiliar social settings.

That shift can feel sudden.

It is not just about knowing the right answer anymore.

It is about knowing how to ask for help, explain what you need, repair misunderstandings, join conversations and advocate for yourself.

For some teens, these skills come naturally.

For others, they need to be taught, practised and supported in real-world ways.

Communication support can help teens build the language, confidence and practical strategies they need to participate more independently beyond the classroom.

Because life after school asks more than academic skills.

It asks teens to communicate, adapt and step into new situations with confidence.

Follow along for more practical guidance on speech, language, learning and development.

💬 Teen communication goes far beyond the classroom.As teenagers become more independent, communication plays an importan...
19/06/2026

💬 Teen communication goes far beyond the classroom.

As teenagers become more independent, communication plays an important role in everyday life — from building friendships and navigating social situations to working with others and preparing for future employment.

But communication isn't just about talking.

It includes skills like:
✔ understanding social situations
✔ expressing opinions
✔ asking for help
✔ resolving misunderstandings
✔ adapting to different people and environments

For some teens, these situations feel natural.

For others, they can be surprisingly challenging.

💛 The good news is that communication skills continue to develop throughout adolescence and can be supported through everyday experiences, conversations, and meaningful opportunities to connect.

In our latest blog, we explore how communication shapes friendships, work experiences, and growing independence during the teenage years.

📖 Read the full blog : https://www.speakable.com.au/%f0%9f%92%ac-teen-communication-in-the-real-world-friends-work-social-situations/

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Teen friendships can be wonderful, but they can also feel complicated.As teens grow, social life often becomes more than...
17/06/2026

Teen friendships can be wonderful, but they can also feel complicated.

As teens grow, social life often becomes more than simply “making friends”. It can involve group chats, changing friendship groups, social comparison, pressure to fit in, misunderstandings and the fear of being left out.

Social skills for real life are not about making every teen more outgoing.

They are about helping teens understand social situations, communicate clearly, recognise boundaries, express themselves and build relationships that feel safe and respectful.

For some teens, confidence grows when they better understand what feels comfortable, what feels overwhelming, how they prefer to communicate and how to advocate for themselves.

Support can help teens build practical communication skills for everyday situations — from starting conversations and joining groups to repairing misunderstandings and knowing when to step back.

Healthy friendships need communication, boundaries, self-awareness and support that respects who the teen is.

Follow along for more practical guidance on speech, language, learning and development.

💡 "They're so smart... so why is staying organised still such a struggle?"Many teenagers can understand complex ideas, s...
12/06/2026

💡 "They're so smart... so why is staying organised still such a struggle?"

Many teenagers can understand complex ideas, solve difficult problems, and have thoughtful conversations.

Yet they may still struggle to:

• start assignments
• manage deadlines
• keep track of school materials
• plan ahead
• stay organised

This isn't necessarily laziness, lack of motivation, or carelessness.

🧠 Often, it's connected to executive functioning skills — the mental processes that help us plan, organise, prioritise, remember, and regulate our actions.

The important thing to remember?

Executive functioning continues developing throughout adolescence and into early adulthood.

💛 Independence isn't something teenagers suddenly have.

It's something they gradually build through support, practice, and experience.

In our latest blog, we explore:

✔ What executive functioning really is
✔ Why intelligent teens can still struggle with everyday responsibilities
✔ Practical ways parents can support growing independence

Because understanding the reason behind the struggle is often the first step toward helping.

📖 Read the full blog via : https://www.speakable.com.au/%f0%9f%a7%a0-why-smart-teens-still-struggle-executive-function-independence/

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"They're capable of so much... so why is this still hard?"

When a teen avoids assignments, misses deadlines or leaves everything until the last minute, it can be easy to assume th...
10/06/2026

When a teen avoids assignments, misses deadlines or leaves everything until the last minute, it can be easy to assume they are not trying.

But sometimes, the real challenge is not effort.

It is executive function.

Executive function skills help teens plan, organise, remember, manage time, regulate emotions and turn what they know into action.

In high school, these skills are under more pressure than ever. Teens are expected to manage different subjects, teachers, deadlines, assessments, study routines and social demands — often all at once.

When executive function skills are still developing, school can feel overwhelming. A teen may care deeply, but still find it hard to know where to start, break tasks down, stay focused or finish on time.

The right support is not about doing the work for them.

It is about helping teens build systems, strategies and confidence so learning feels more manageable.

Follow along for more practical guidance on speech, language, learning and development.

Reading does not begin with memorising whole words.For many children, strong reading starts with understanding how sound...
03/06/2026

Reading does not begin with memorising whole words.

For many children, strong reading starts with understanding how sounds and letters work together.

Phonics helps children connect the sounds they hear with the letters and patterns they see in print. This supports decoding, spelling, word recognition and reading confidence.

Some children pick this up easily. Others need more explicit, structured support — especially if they find it hard to hear sounds in words, blend sounds together, remember letter patterns or spell unfamiliar words.

Speech pathology can play an important role in supporting the sound system behind reading, including phonological awareness, speech sound awareness and early literacy foundations.

Strong reading starts with strong foundations.

Follow along for more practical guidance on speech, language and literacy.

Different communication styles deserve to be understood, not corrected.Some children and teens communicate through speec...
29/05/2026

Different communication styles deserve to be understood, not corrected.

Some children and teens communicate through speech. Others use gestures, visuals, AAC, writing, movement, facial expressions, scripts or extra processing time.

Neurodiversity-affirming therapy starts by asking:
What helps this person feel safe?
How do they prefer to communicate?
What support is actually useful for them?

At Speakable, we believe communication support should be respectful, practical and built around the person — not around making them appear “more typical”.

Our latest blog explores how neurodiversity-affirming therapy supports different ways of thinking, communicating and connecting.

Read the blog to learn more.
https://www.speakable.com.au/neurodiversity-affirming-therapy-supporting-different-ways-of-thinking-communicating/

Different communication styles deserve respect.Some children and teens use many words.Some use fewer words.Some communic...
27/05/2026

Different communication styles deserve respect.

Some children and teens use many words.
Some use fewer words.
Some communicate through gestures, movement, writing, visuals, AAC, shared interests or quiet connection.

Neurodiversity-affirming support does not try to make every child communicate in the same way. It starts by asking:

What helps this person feel safe?
How do they prefer to communicate?
What strengths can we build on?
What support is actually useful?

When children and teens feel understood, communication has more space to grow.

Follow along for more neurodiversity-affirming support and practical guidance.

Screens are part of modern life — and they are not always the problem.What matters most is how children are engaging and...
20/05/2026

Screens are part of modern life — and they are not always the problem.
What matters most is how children are engaging and who they are connecting with.

Language grows through interaction:
🤍 conversations
🤍 shared attention
🤍 emotional responses
🤍 turn-taking
🤍 connection

Small changes like co-viewing, pausing to talk, and balancing screens with real-world interaction can support communication in meaningful ways.

This week’s infographic explores practical, balanced ways to support speech and language development without guilt or fear around screens.

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Small conversations can make a bigger difference than many parents realise.Children build language through everyday mome...
15/05/2026

Small conversations can make a bigger difference than many parents realise.

Children build language through everyday moments — during play, at breakfast, in the car, at bath time and before bed.

Back-and-forth conversations help children develop:
• vocabulary
• listening skills
• confidence
• social connection
• turn-taking
• sentence building

You do not need perfect activities or scripted learning moments. Simple, responsive conversations really do add up.

Our latest blog explores practical ways to support communication naturally at home.

Read the blog via : https://www.speakable.com.au/why-talking-with-your-child-matters-more-than-you-think/

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