Our specialised speech pathology service provides neurodiversity-affirming, play-based speech pathology support for preschool children within their early learning environment. We work collaboratively with educators and families to support communication, language, speech sound development, social connection, emotional wellbeing, and participation in everyday preschool activities. Supports are tailored to the needs of each service and may include small group sessions, educator coaching, and family workshops. Our approach is strengths-based, relationship-focused, and embedded within children's natural routines and interests.Educators will develop stronger capability in scaffolding peer interactions, supporting emotional expression, and adapting environments to meet communication needs, leading to increase in engagement in play and group learning, smoother transitions, and more positive peer relationships.

Expected outcomes: ECEC services can expect

• improved confidence in supporting children’s communication and social interaction
• communication-rich and inclusive classrooms and
• increased use of proactive, language-based supports.

Trainings are delivered by our multidisciplinary team, leveraging our autistic-led expertise to move beyond standard awareness and toward genuine empowerment. These courses are delivered through a flexible, hybrid model to ensure accessibility.Educator/Family Training

• Social Connection/Play
• Early Language/Vocabulary
• Thinking Beyond Behaviour
• Multi-modal Communication

Leadership Training

• Paradigm Shift
• Inclusive Leadership
• Neuro-Accessible Workplaces

Parent Training:

• Intro to the Neurodiversity Paradigm
• Connection for Communication
• Language-Rich Environments
• Language-Rich Environments for GLP learners
• Thinking Beyond Behaviours

Our service is flexible and can be tailored to the needs of individual preschools or early childhood services. Delivery options include:

• Several-hour visits for in-class educator support, observations, screenings, or small group programs.
• Half-day visits to combine direct work on the floor alongside educator coaching and consultation.
• Full-day visits where our Speech Pathologist becomes part of the preschool environment for the day, delivering a mix of classroom support, group activities, observations, and family engagement.
• Short-term partnerships over several weeks or half a term, allowing strategies to be embedded and refined over time.
• Term-long partnerships, where we attend regularly across a full term to provide sustained support, monitor progress, and build lasting educator capacity.
• Educator workshops and professional development - practical training on topics such as speech and language development, neurodiversity-affirming practice, early literacy, social communication, and supporting regulation.
• Small groups– targeted support for groups of children with similar goals or developmental needs.
• Family workshops and parent information sessions – equipping families with pr

$217/hour. Travel is included within 15 minutes of Beulah Park/Salisbury. Travel to sites outside this distance will be charged based on location.