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SPOT Paediatrics is made up of a dedicated team of speech pathologists and occupational therapists that value care and compassion, and bringing out the best in the young people we work with everyday.

R U OK? Day is a reminder to check in. With our kids, with each other and with ourselves. 💛At SPOT, checking in is somet...
09/09/2026

R U OK? Day is a reminder to check in. With our kids, with each other and with ourselves. 💛

At SPOT, checking in is something we encourage every day. In our sessions, that can mean noticing how a child is feeling and communicating, recognising when they may need support to regulate, creating space for a break, or simply listening without an expectation that something needs to be fixed.

For neurodivergent children in particular, how someone is feeling may not always be communicated through words or in ways we immediately recognise. Checking in can mean paying attention to changes in behaviour, energy, communication or regulation, respecting different ways of expressing emotions and giving children the time and space they need to respond.

The same care matters for the adults around them too. Parents, caregivers, colleagues, friends and ourselves. Sometimes support looks like practical help. Sometimes it’s a conversation. And sometimes it’s simply being a safe, sympathetic ear when someone needs to be heard.

Today is a good reminder that connection starts with making space for one another, however that might look.

So today, and every day, remember to check in with your kids, your people and yourself. 💛

09/09/2026

Last Thursday, our Speech Pathology team headed back to Brighton Library for another morning of stories, play, communication and connection. 📚

Our library sessions are a wonderful opportunity to support early communication and language development through the everyday experiences children already enjoy. Sharing books, singing, playing and interacting together can all create natural opportunities for children to explore words, sounds, communication and connection in ways that feel engaging and meaningful.

And there’s more to come! We’re currently working with the Brighton Library team on an exciting new project connected to Words Grow Minds, bringing together our shared passion for supporting children’s early communication and language development. We can’t wait to share more soon.

If you have questions about your child’s speech, language or communication, our Speech Pathologists currently have appointments available. Visit the link in our bio to submit an enquiry or give the SPOT team a call to learn more.

When should first words emerge? When might children start putting words together? And what should speech and language de...
07/09/2026

When should first words emerge? When might children start putting words together? And what should speech and language development look like in the early years?

Milestones can be useful guides, but they aren’t deadlines, and they don’t tell us everything about a child’s communication.

Every child develops differently, and for neurodivergent children in particular, communication may develop along a different pathway. Spoken language is also only one part of communication, with children using gestures, signs, AAC, body language and many other ways to express themselves and connect with others.

In this carousel, we’re sharing some common speech and language milestones from birth to 4 years, alongside what our Speech Pathologists may look at when building a broader picture of a child’s individual communication strengths and support needs.

If something about your child’s communication has you wondering, you don’t need to wait for them to reach a certain milestone before asking questions. Our role is to help you understand your child, not compare them to somebody else’s developmental timeline.

Our Speech Pathologists currently have appointments available. Visit the link in our bio to submit an enquiry or give the SPOT team a call to learn more.

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads, grandfathers, step-dads, foster dads, carers, uncles and father figures w...
05/09/2026

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads, grandfathers, step-dads, foster dads, carers, uncles and father figures who play an important role in the lives of children in our community.

Families take many different forms, and we also recognise the parents and caregivers who may fill more than one role, providing the love, guidance and support traditionally associated with a father figure in their child’s life.

At SPOT, we see the many different ways caregivers support their children to navigate the world in a way that works for them. From learning what helps their child feel safe and regulated, to advocating for their needs, embracing their interests and celebrating the moments of progress that are meaningful to their family.

There is no one way to be a great dad or father figure. It’s the connection, understanding and willingness to meet a child where they are that can make such a difference.

To all those celebrating, remembering or recognising someone important this Father’s Day, we hope the day feels meaningful to you 💛

If you’ve been wondering whether your child might benefit from some extra support with their speech, language or communi...
02/09/2026

If you’ve been wondering whether your child might benefit from some extra support with their speech, language or communication, we currently have Speech Pathology appointments available from September.

Our Speech Pathologists support children with speech and language difficulties, broader communication challenges and children who are non-speaking or minimally speaking. We also work alongside parents and caregivers, sharing practical guidance and strategies to support communication in everyday life.

Whether you have questions, would like an initial consultation or are looking for ongoing therapy, our team is here to help.

To learn more about available supports or book your initial consultation, you can submit an enquiry at https://spotpaediatrics.com.au/book-appointment/
or give us a call.

31/08/2026

This Thursday we are extremely excited to be attending Sensory Stay and Play at Brighton Library! 💛

We’re looking forward to another morning of play, connection and sensory fun alongside Sensory Fun for Little Ones, with plenty of opportunities for little ones to explore, move, communicate and engage in ways that feel right for them.

We'll be there Thursday 3rd of September with morning tea after Toddler Time, and some of our team to answer your early development questions. We'll have plenty of information handouts as well!

We can’t wait to see some familiar faces and welcome some new ones too!

Save the date and come along to our next Toddler Time session at Brighton Library.

This week has given us a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the opportunities, and possibilities that being a speech p...
28/08/2026

This week has given us a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the opportunities, and possibilities that being a speech pathologist can bring to us as individuals as well as our clients.

We are so proud to support communication access across our whole team and in the wider community to increase the possibilities we can all create for individuals with additional communication needs.

28/08/2026

As the end of Book Week approaches, we’re celebrating the stories that bring so much fun, imagination and connection to our sessions at SPOT. 📚

To mark the week, we’ve pulled together a few favourite books from across the SPOT team.

The books you see here are some of the stories our team loves having on hand in our sessions. Depending on the child and their individual goals, books can create opportunities to explore new vocabulary, sounds and concepts, practise sequencing and storytelling, encourage interaction and communication, or support fine motor skills and participation. Most importantly, we look for books that connect with a child’s interests and make reading together engaging and enjoyable.

While Book Week might be coming to an end, there will always be plenty of stories being shared at SPOT.

We’d love to know what’s on repeat in your house at the moment. Share your family’s favourite book with us in the comments 📖

27/08/2026

Communication creates possibility.

This Speech Pathology Week, we've been celebrating the many ways communication helps children connect, participate, share their ideas and engage with the world around them.

Communication is about so much more than speech. It’s how children connect with the people around them, share their ideas, express their needs and preferences, participate in everyday experiences and show us more of who they are.

While our Speech Pathologists bring specialist expertise across speech, language, literacy, AAC, communication and mealtimes, supporting communication is something our whole SPOT team values and works collaboratively to foster. Across Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology, we recognise that there is no single ‘right’ way to communicate and work to understand and support each child’s individual communication style.

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating our wonderful team and the work they do alongside children and families to create more opportunities for meaningful communication and participation every day.

Communication creates possibility. To connect, to learn, to choose, to participate and to belong 💛

With Book Week around the corner, we’re revisiting an article we shared in KIDDO Magazine earlier this year, all about b...
21/08/2026

With Book Week around the corner, we’re revisiting an article we shared in KIDDO Magazine earlier this year, all about building the foundations for reading.

Long before children begin formally learning to read and write, they’re developing important pre-literacy skills. Recognising sounds, noticing rhyme, building vocabulary, becoming familiar with letters and understanding how stories work all help build foundations for later literacy development.

In the article, we share practical ways families can support these skills through everyday play and connection. Reading favourite books together, singing nursery rhymes, making up silly rhyming words, playing I Spy and noticing print while you’re out and about can all create natural opportunities to explore language and sounds.

With books taking centre stage for Book Week, it’s a great time to revisit these ideas and celebrate all the different ways children can engage with books, stories and language.

To read the full article, click here: https://kiddomag.com.au/education/spot-paediatrics-building-the-foundations-for-reading/

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Hove, SA
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