Eastside Speech Solutions

Eastside Speech Solutions A vibrant Speech Pathology practice in Randwick, Sydney. Eastside Speech Solutions is passionate about helping people to communicate better.

Every day we witness how lives are transformed when a person's ability to speak and understand dramatically improves. One in seven Australians experience some form of communication disability during their lifetime. Developing and maintaining the ability to communicate is a journey we all take starting as a toddler first mimicking our parents, to a preschooler learning to speak smoothly and correct

ly without stuttering, then as a school aged child we begin to read and speak with confidence through to becoming an adult who relies on clear speech for work and play. Better communication is what we are all about! The team at Eastside Speech understand that sometimes the journey to good communication is not easy and believe that effective, positive speech therapy can be the key to improved confidence at school, in work and in relationships. We offer a wide range of speech therapies to assist with literacy, difficulties saying sounds correctly (pronunciation), stuttering, apraxia, language comprehension or language delay, accent modification and accent reduction as well as working with those suffering communication impairment as a result of brain injury, stroke or other neurological conditions. Eastside Speech Solutions understands that adults and children are different and we tailor our therapy sessions to accommodate individual's needs and abilities. The team's experience allows us to focus our speech therapy to support and develop good communication regardless of whether we are helping adults or preschoolers, native speakers or clients from overseas. Our clients reap the benefits of the teamwork of a group of therapists with a broad range of experience. Contact us on 9313 8980 to discuss how we could help you or a family member communicate better.

🎨🌈 A set of watercolours can help grow your child's speech and language skills!As you paint together, encourage your chi...
29/07/2026

🎨🌈 A set of watercolours can help grow your child's speech and language skills!

As you paint together, encourage your child to:
🖌️ Describe what they see using lots of describing words (e.g. ✨ shiny, 🪨 bumpy, 🦕 enormous, 🌸 colourful)
💭 Explain their ideas: "Why did you choose those colours?"
🔮 Predict: "What do you think will happen when we mix these colours?"
📖 Tell a story about their painting: "Who lives here? What happens next?"
🔍 Compare colours, objects and ideas: "How are these two flowers different?" 🌷🌼

Every brushstroke is an opportunity to build vocabulary, develop longer sentences, strengthen storytelling skills, and enjoy meaningful conversations together 💖🌟

Here's how to help kids communicate for different reasons! ⬇️By modeling language during our everyday interactions, we c...
25/07/2026

Here's how to help kids communicate for different reasons! ⬇️

By modeling language during our everyday interactions, we can teach kids to express themselves for a variety of pragmatic functions. 🙌 Yes, it’s that simple!

Pay attention to the ways they’re already communicating and "map" the words they need to match their actions. This strategy helps build their vocabulary and understanding. ✨

📸 Examples:
🔹 Requesting: If a child pulls you to the door, you say, "Let’s go out!"
🔹 Protesting: If a child cries and covers their nose when you offer a quesadilla, you say, “I don’t like it! It’s yucky!”
🔹 Showing: If a child hands you a toy, you say, “Look at this! It’s a ______.”

We’ve all been there - repeating "use your words" when communication breaks down. But did you know that phrase can actua...
20/07/2026

We’ve all been there - repeating "use your words" when communication breaks down. But did you know that phrase can actually add frustration, especially for kids who are already struggling to express themselves? 😅

Sometimes children can’t access their words in the moment, even if they have the skills. Instead of staying stuck in the "use your words" loop, try these more supportive alternatives to help kids communicate more effectively:

✨ Get face-to-face: Engage at their level to show you’re truly present
✨ Model without expectation: Demonstrate the words you want to hear, but without pressuring them to respond
✨ Interpret their message: Acknowledge what they might be trying to communicate, even if it’s not clear
✨ Offer choices: Giving options can encourage more interaction and decision-making
✨ Provide adequate wait time: Allow kids the space to process and respond at their own pace
✨ Focus on co-regulation: Help them manage frustration by staying calm and centered

These small changes can make a big difference in communication—and reduce stress for both kids and adults! 🙌

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉We're delighted to welcome Lori, who has just joined our team as an Occupational Therapist!Lori is pas...
16/07/2026

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉
We're delighted to welcome Lori, who has just joined our team as an Occupational Therapist!

Lori is passionate about helping children and young people develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive in everyday life. She has experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of developmental, sensory, physical, and cognitive needs across clinic, home, school, and community settings.

We're so excited to have Lori as part of our team! 💙

If you'd like to book an appointment with Lori, please get in touch with our Admin team.

We celebrated two important birthdays in June! Happy birthday to Alyssia and Anna! Thank you for your the joy and warmth...
10/07/2026

We celebrated two important birthdays in June! Happy birthday to Alyssia and Anna! Thank you for your the joy and warmth you both bring to the clinic - we are so grateful for you 💛🎈🍰

'Guess Who?' is one of our favourite games for building language, social communication and thinking skills in a fun and ...
23/06/2026

'Guess Who?' is one of our favourite games for building language, social communication and thinking skills in a fun and interactive way ✨

We use it to target:
❓ Asking and answering WH questions
🗣️ Describing people using attributes and vocabulary
🧠 Inferencing, categorising & problem solving
💬 Turn taking and conversational skills
🎯 Expanding sentences and clear question formation

Games like this make learning feel natural while supporting confidence and communication through play 🎲

🫧✨ The magic is in the WAIT 🫧✨One of the most powerful things you can do to support communication? 👉 Pause.It might feel...
17/06/2026

🫧✨ The magic is in the WAIT 🫧✨

One of the most powerful things you can do to support communication? 👉 Pause.

It might feel a little awkward at first, but giving your child time creates space for them to communicate 💬

Here’s how to try it:

⏸️ Pause during routines
Hold the snack… wait before opening… look expectantly 👀

🎈 Create “communication temptations”
Put a favourite toy just out of reach or pause mid-activity

👀 Use your face, not more words
Smile, raise your eyebrows, and wait

⏳ Give them time
Some children need up to 10 seconds to respond!

💡 If we talk too much or jump in too quickly, we might be taking away their opportunity to communicate. Less talking, more waiting = more communication 💛

Save this to remind yourself next time you feel the urge to jump in!

🐊🦷 We love using Crocodile Dentist in sessions because it’s simple, engaging and easy to adapt for so many communication...
12/06/2026

🐊🦷 We love using Crocodile Dentist in sessions because it’s simple, engaging and easy to adapt for so many communication goals 🦷🐊

During play, we can target:
🗣️ Speech sounds and word repetitions
💬 Expanding sentences (“I got the sore tooth!”)
🎯 Turn taking and joint attention
🧠 Following directions and WH questions
😄 Emotional regulation, anticipation and flexible thinking

It’s also great for motivating children who benefit from movement, surprise and fast-paced activities during therapy ✨🐊

This classic game can be a FUN and effective way to target speech and communication goals 🎯Here’s how we use it in thera...
08/06/2026

This classic game can be a FUN and effective way to target speech and communication goals 🎯

Here’s how we use it in therapy:
🗣️ Turn-taking & social skills
“My turn!” “Your turn!” - building interaction and joint attention
💬 Functional phrases
“Open mouth”, “Uh oh!”, “It got me!” - great for early language
👄 Speech sound practice
Target words like shark, bite, teeth, open depending on your child’s goals
⏱️ Anticipation & engagement
That suspense moment = perfect for encouraging communication!
🎲 Flexible & motivating
Easily adapted for different levels - from single words to full sentences

✨ Play-based therapy works because kids are engaged, motivated, and learning without even realising it! Save this idea for your next session or playtime 🧡

Address

48b Canberra Street, Randwick
Sydney, NSW
2031

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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+61293983020

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