Our team of speech pathologists are passionate about delivering effective evidence based services to clients of small TALK speech therapy.
We believe that children are unique and their interests and strengths should be respected and valued. The approach and intervention strategies used are unique to each child’s preferences and needs.
With an understanding of the impacts of sensory and emotional regulation on Autistic (and human) communication, we have adopted a Neurodiversity-affirming paradigm.
This means we accept that ALL brains and people are unique and this diversity is what makes our community whole.
Meet them where they are
Build strong and meaningful relationships valuing the individual’s interests and strengths
Support each person to work towards their own goals, in a way that suits them best.
Collaborate with other professionals to ensure the best environmental supports for individual leaners
Previously our speech pathologists were trained in, and used, the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and positive behaviour support.
As we are dedicated to serving the Autistic population with best-practice approaches we no longer apply ABA in our sessions. This is the result of listening to Autistic voices about the potential harmful impact of ABA and its contribution to Autistic Masking, as well as, the latest evidence reviews surrounding the lack of intervention maintenance for ABA approaches.*
Our practice has a strong commitment and focus on providing services that make a real difference for families and children. By collaborating with families and teachers there is no limit to what we can achieve.
Moving away from a medical deficits based model to a strengths based functional model of service means that Small TALK takes time to understand your child and nurture their strengths as well as empowering them to gain skills that will make a difference in their everyday lives.
After 14 wonderful years of supporting children and families, Small TALK Speech Therapy will officially close on 19th December 2024.
We are deeply grateful for the trust and support of our clients, families, and community over the years. It has been an honor to be part of your journeys.
Even after our closure, you can continue to access the Shop and Blogs tabs on our website for helpful resources and insights. For additional support, visit Speech Pathology Resources (SPR).
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives. 
