Lumos Paediatric Therapy
When speech pathology may help
You may notice that your child is hard to understand, finds it difficult to express ideas or follow spoken language, or needs support communicating with others. Families can contact our Box Hill team to discuss their concerns and a suitable starting point. A diagnosis is not needed to ask about speech pathology.
Meet our therapists to learn about their professional backgrounds. If your child also needs support with play, self-care, sensory processing or motor skills, explore our paediatric occupational therapy service.
Speech pathology in Box Hill and online
In-person speech pathology appointments are at Suite 2/10 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill VIC 3128, accessible to families in Blackburn, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills, Doncaster and Burwood. Online speech pathology may also be suitable for parent coaching or one-to-one sessions. Families elsewhere in Australia can enquire about online appointments; we will confirm suitability and clinician availability before booking.
What happens in speech pathology?
A speech pathologist begins by listening to your concerns and learning how your child communicates at home, childcare or school. Assessment may explore speech sounds, understanding and use of language, fluency and social communication. The findings help shape goals that matter to your child and family.
Our speech pathologists work with children and caregivers on individual goals, using activities and strategies suited to the child’s communication needs and interests.
Working with your family
We work with caregivers on practical ways to support communication in daily routines. Sessions and home strategies are tailored to your child’s strengths, interests and goals.
Areas of speech pathology support
Articulation & Phonology
Assessment and support for speech sounds and sound patterns when a child is difficult for others to understand.
Language Development
Support for understanding language, using words and sentences, and sharing ideas in everyday situations.
Fluency Support
Assessment and individual support for stuttering and other fluency concerns, with attention to the child’s communication experience.
Social Communication
Supporting communication with others, conversation and shared understanding, while respecting different communication styles.
Voice Therapy
If you are concerned about your child’s voice, contact our team. We will discuss clinician suitability and whether a medical or specialist referral is appropriate.
Feeding & Swallowing
Discuss feeding or swallowing concerns with our team before booking. The appropriate clinician and assessment pathway depend on your child’s needs and the nature of the concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I consider speech therapy for my child?
+If you are concerned about how your child speaks, understands language or communicates in daily life, it is reasonable to ask for advice. We can discuss whether a speech pathology assessment or another next step is appropriate.
What conditions do you treat?
+We support children with speech sound and language difficulties, stuttering and social communication needs, including autistic children and children with other developmental differences. Assessment guides individual goals. Ask about clinician suitability for specific concerns, including voice, feeding or swallowing.
How long does speech therapy typically take?
+There is no single timetable. After assessment, your speech pathologist will discuss goals and a suggested plan with you. Progress and the need for ongoing sessions are reviewed together.
How can I support my child's progress at home?
+Your speech pathologist can suggest strategies suited to your child and family routines, such as ways to respond during play, reading or conversation. Ask which activities fit your child’s current goals.