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      <image:caption>Assessment is the first port of call at our clinic. We will work with you to discover key areas where you would benefit from support, and adopt a collaborative approach to identify functional, meaningful goals. Our assessment process is designed to give you and your child maximum control and voice when choosing goals and the direction for therapy. We will: Schedule an initial phone call to discuss your reason for referral Schedule an in-person assessment session Spend time thoroughly analysing any assessment data to ensure goals are targeted and meaningful Schedule a goal-setting and feedback session to ensure you are heard and valued in the goal-setting process Write a thorough therapy plan that is ever-changing dependent on your changing needs</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>AAC refers to using tools and technology to support and supplement communication needs. We will work with you to identify communication methods and needs and support your use of tools or technology so that you are able to convey your thoughts, interests, wants, needs, and opinions in an accessible way. Some communication tools that may be expored include: Proloquo2Go The PODD system Communication / theme boards</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>If your child is under 4 years our therapy is a combination of direct support to your child and parent education. We will work with you and your child to establish helpful, fun, family-friendly strategies to use in all of your child’s environments, including at daycare, home, and in the community. Our Early Language therapies are play-based and value connection and enjoyment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Speech interventions include working with you to address: Articulation skills - learning how to produce speech sounds. Lisps are an example of articulation difficulties you may experience. Phonology skills - if you substitute or miss sounds out within words you will be supported to build skills in speech production. Motor Speech Disorders - Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Dysarthria are examples of childhood Motor Speech Disorders. You will be supported to build skills in speech production.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our Services 2 - Regulation Supports</image:title>
      <image:caption>Regulation Supports includes helping you understand and validate your emotions and explore tools that support you to regulate, understand how your brain works and celebrate who you are. This includes supporting you in developing skills to find like-minded peers and develop relationships that are meaningful to you. At Kids Steps Speech Pathology we acknowledge that all emotions are valid and aim for understanding of and attunement to our feelings.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our Services 2 - Literacy</image:title>
      <image:caption>Literacy comprises reading, reading comprehension, spelling, and phonemic awareness (understanding the sounds that make up spoken and written language). We can support your literacy skills using hands-on, kinaesthetic, activities that take into consideration your interests. Therapists at Kids Steps Speech Pathology are accredited Sounds-Write practitioners.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We can support you in the areas of Receptive Language (understanding, interpreting, and processing spoken language) and Expressive Language (expressing messages and ideas). Therapy takes into consideration your strengths and interests to ensure sessions are fun, functional, and meaningful.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Paediatric feeding / swallowing therapy comprises helping children develop the skills they need to safely eat and drink. We will assess your child’s functioning during mealtimes, and opportunities for increasing success during mealtimes. If your child is a picky eater, we offer supports for clients with a limited diet.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We will work with you to support and encourage healthy vocal function. Therapies used in voice intervention draw from: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTE) Vocal Hygiene principles</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>If you present with a fluency disorder, most commonly stuttering, we can support you to communicate your message in a fluent way. Therapy approaches are strengths-focused and consider your communication requirements and the impacts of stuttering on overall wellbeing. Approaches to stuttering therapy may draw from components of: The Lidcombe Program The Westmead Program (Syllable-Timed Speech) The Camperdown Program (for adolescents or adults)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Finding clinics - Coffs Harbour Clinic</image:title>
      <image:caption>Coffs clinic is conveniently located in central Coffs Harbour, making it easy for families from across the Coffs Coast to access our services. With easy street access there is parking available onsite and on the street. Welcoming individuals from surrounding communities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Grafton clinic is conveniently positioned in north Grafton, right of the local News agency, through the door and up the stairs. With easy access and convenient street parking. We welcome all individuals from Grafton, Maclean, Yamba and surrounding communities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Clinic is conveniently located in Port Macquarie. Our clinic is up a long driveway next to the Greenmeadow Health Clinic. Free on-site parking is available, with additional street parking nearby. We welcome all individuals from Port Macquarie and surrounding communities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Located in the building at the end of the cul-de-sac to the right of the bus depot. Head down the driveway and you’ll find us!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kids Steps also provides mobile Speech Therapy services to the New England area.</image:caption>
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