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What is speech & language therapy?

Speech language therapy is specialist support for children who experience challenges with communication — but it's about a lot more than just speech.

A speech language therapist works with children across all areas of communication: understanding language, expressing thoughts and ideas, social communication, literacy, and finding alternative ways to communicate when speech alone isn't enough.

At Wild About Words, therapy isn't about drilling sounds or hitting milestones on a chart. It's about helping your child connect — with you, with the people they love, and with the world around them. Whether your child is just beginning to find their voice or needs support building more complex language skills, speech language therapy meets them exactly where they are.

And yes - that counts whether they use words, a device, signs, or a combination of all three.

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Our process

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  • Reach out and book your free 15-minute phone consultation. This is a relaxed, no-obligation chat where you can share what's going on for your child, ask any questions, and get a feel for whether Wild About Words is the right fit. No jargon, no pressure. Just a conversation.

  • If we decide to move forward together, we'll start with an assessment session. This gives us a clear picture of your child's communication strengths, challenges, and goals which forms the foundation for everything that follows. You'll receive either a summary or a full report depending on what your family needs

  • Using what we learn in the assessment, we'll put together a therapy plan that's tailored specifically to your child — their interests, their environment, and your family's goals. We'll walk you through it together so you know exactly what we're working towards and why.

  • Sessions begin - play-based, child-led, and built around connection. You're not just a bystander here. We'll keep you in the loop at every step, share strategies you can use at home, and check in regularly to make sure things are working. Because the best outcomes happen when families are part of the process.

Your child has something wild & wonderful to say.

- Lets help them say it

Getting started is simple. Book a free 15 minute call and let’s talk about your child, your family, and what support could look like for you.

No jargon. No pressure. Just a conversation.

Book here
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Assessments

Assessment with Summary

$190 A 60-minute session plus a clear written summary of findings. Great for families who want a solid starting point without a full formal report.

Assessment with Full Report

Price on request - A 60-minute session plus a comprehensive formal report — ideal when documentation is needed for school, funding applications, or specialist referrals.

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Ongoing therapy sessions

Tailored, neuroaffirming intervention in your child's natural environment, built around their goals, their strengths, and what actually works for them.

  • 30 minutes — $105

  • 45 minutes — $142

  • 60 minutes — $163

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AAC support (CAT Level 1)

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) opens up a world of communication for children who are non- or minimally-speaking. As a CAT Level 1 accredited therapist, Ami can support the full trial and application process for a funded AAC system.

Existing clients —

$499 A one-off fee covering the clinical trial, custom device programming, and formal funding application. We use your regular session times to conduct the trial, provide training, and gather the data needed — so it fits seamlessly into your current therapy.

New clients —

Price on request Not currently in therapy with us? No problem. This package is built around your child's specific needs, including the assessment hours required to understand their background, run the trial, and provide training once the device is in place. Get in touch and we'll put together something that works for you.

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Education team training

Supporting children with communication differences takes a village — and that includes the teachers and educators around them. Wild About Words offers personalised professional development for schools, early childhood centres, and learning support teams, tailored to your specific students and environment.

Price on request — get in touch to discuss your team's needs.

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Professional supervision

Clinical mentorship for Speech-Language Therapists working with neurodivergent populations and complex communication needs.

  • 30 minutes — $105

  • 60 minutes — $190

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