Unified Speech Pathology

Unified Speech Pathology Speech Pathology Services Australia

✨ GET TO KNOW JESSICA ✨We’re so excited for you to get to know another member of the Unified Speech Pathology team! 💙💛Fo...
03/09/2026

✨ GET TO KNOW JESSICA ✨

We’re so excited for you to get to know another member of the Unified Speech Pathology team! 💙💛

For Jessica, one of the most important parts of speech pathology is “Possibility to Choose.” 🗣️

She believes everyone deserves the opportunity to:
💬 Express what they want and need
✨ Make meaningful choices
🤝 Have their choices respected
🗣️ Know that their voice matters

As speech pathologists, we have such an important role in supporting people to communicate their choices and have greater autonomy in their everyday lives.

We’re so lucky to have Jessica on our team! 💙

Keep reading to get to know Jessica a little better! 👀

01/09/2026

“Dadada… yayaya…” 🥹

As a Speech Pathologist, these little sounds make me SO excited - not just because they’re adorable, but because babbling is an important part of early communication development.

At around this stage, babies are experimenting with:
👄 Different speech sounds
🗣️ Putting sounds together
🎵 Pitch, volume and intonation
🤝 Taking turns during interactions
💬 Using their voice to connect with the people around them

And no, “dadada” doesn’t necessarily mean “Dada” just yet! At this stage, your baby is often practising sounds and discovering what their mouth and voice can do.

So when your baby babbles, babble back! Copy their sounds, take turns, make silly noises, sing songs and respond to their attempts to communicate.

Because those little sounds aren’t just noise…

They’re the foundations of communication 🥹💙

🌏🗣️ “Is my child’s speech delay because they speak two languages?”It’s one of the most common concerns we hear from pare...
30/08/2026

🌏🗣️ “Is my child’s speech delay because they speak two languages?”

It’s one of the most common concerns we hear from parents of bilingual children — but here’s the important part:

Bilingualism does NOT cause speech or language delays. ❤️

Children learning more than one language may:
✨ Have a stronger vocabulary in one language than another
✨ Mix their languages when speaking
✨ Use different languages with different people
✨ Know a word in one language but not the other

These can all be completely normal parts of bilingual language development.

However, bilingual children can have speech or language difficulties — and if there are concerns across their languages, it’s important to look a little deeper.

Most importantly, you don’t need to stop speaking your home language. Keep talking, singing, reading and playing in the language you’re most comfortable using. 💕

Swipe through our carousel to learn more, and save this post for a reminder!

If you’re concerned about your child’s speech or language development, a Speech Pathologist can help determine what’s typical bilingual development and what may need additional support.

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📚 Speech sounds & reading — more connected than you might think! 🗣️✨Did you know that children with speech sound disorde...
29/08/2026

📚 Speech sounds & reading — more connected than you might think! 🗣️✨

Did you know that children with speech sound disorders may be more likely to experience difficulties with reading?

Speech sounds aren’t just about being understood when we talk. They also play an important role in developing phonological awareness, decoding and early literacy skills. 💡

That’s why early support matters! A child who is having difficulty producing or organising speech sounds may benefit from having their speech AND literacy skills monitored and supported.

✨ The takeaway: If your child is having ongoing difficulties with speech sounds, it’s worth keeping an eye on their early reading and literacy development too.

At Unified Speech Pathology, we look at the whole picture — because communication is key. 💙

📩 Have questions about your child’s speech or literacy development? Get in touch with our team.

✨ Speech Pathology Week | Possibility for Growth ✨Speech pathology is all about possibility.The possibility of a child f...
26/08/2026

✨ Speech Pathology Week | Possibility for Growth ✨

Speech pathology is all about possibility.

The possibility of a child finding their voice.
The possibility of communicating their wants and needs with confidence.
The possibility of joining in with friends, participating at school and becoming more independent. 💙

As Christina shares, growth isn’t always about the big milestones. Sometimes, it’s a new word, a new sound, following an instruction independently, or finding a new way to connect with others.

These small steps can create big possibilities for a child and their family. 🌱

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating the incredible potential for growth that exists within every child — and the privilege of being part of their journey.

Because every new skill opens the door to possibility.

🗣️💙 Happy Speech Pathology Week! 💙🗣️August 23rd–29th | “Communication creates possibility”This Speech Pathology Week, we...
24/08/2026

🗣️💙 Happy Speech Pathology Week! 💙🗣️
August 23rd–29th | “Communication creates possibility”

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating the incredible power of communication and the difference it can make in people’s lives. ✨

Speech pathologists support people across the lifespan — from little ones finding their first words, to children developing their speech and language skills, to adults navigating communication, voice, literacy and swallowing difficulties.

But speech pathology is about so much more than “speech”.

It’s about connection. Participation. Confidence. Independence. Being understood. And having a voice. ❤️

At Unified Speech Pathology, we’re proud to support our clients and families to communicate in ways that are meaningful to them.

Because communication creates possibility. 💫

💙 Happy Speech Pathology Week from the Unified team!

Does a dummy cause speech delay? 🤔This is a question we hear from parents all the time.The answer isn’t as simple as “ye...
21/08/2026

Does a dummy cause speech delay? 🤔

This is a question we hear from parents all the time.

The answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no”.

A dummy isn’t usually the sole cause of a speech delay. However, when a dummy is being used frequently during the day, it can reduce some of the opportunities children have to babble, experiment with sounds, interact and practise communicating.

So rather than thinking “the dummy caused the delay”, think about how we can create more opportunities for communication throughout the day.

And if you’re concerned about your child’s communication, you don’t need to wait and see if they’ll “catch up”. Early support can make a difference.

18/08/2026

Crawling & Communication 🐛💬

Did you know that crawling isn’t just about getting your baby from A to B?

Crawling gives babies opportunities to develop coordination, body awareness, motor planning and sensory skills - all of which support their ability to interact with the world around them.

And that interaction matters for communication! 👀

As babies crawl, they’re exploring, reaching, pointing, looking, sharing attention and engaging with the people around them. These early interactions help build the foundations for joint attention, gestures, turn-taking and eventually spoken language.

💡 Try getting down on the floor with your baby, placing an interesting toy just out of reach and encouraging them to explore. Follow their lead, talk about what they’re doing and celebrate their attempts to communicate.

Every little movement, look, gesture and sound is part of the bigger picture ❤️

If your 2-year-old isn’t talking yet, you might be wondering: “Should I be worried?” 💭The answer isn’t always straightfo...
16/08/2026

If your 2-year-old isn’t talking yet, you might be wondering: “Should I be worried?” 💭

The answer isn’t always straightforward. Every child develops differently. But there are some communication milestones that can help you know when it’s worth seeking support.

👶 By around 2 years, many children are:
• Using around 50+ words
• Combining 2 or more words
• Following simple instructions
• Naming familiar people and objects
• Using words, gestures and sounds to communicate

If your little one isn’t doing these things yet, it doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong. Some children are late talkers and catch up naturally, while others may benefit from early support.

And importantly, you don’t have to simply “wait and see.” An assessment can give you clarity about where your child is at and practical strategies you can start using at home. ❤️

📖 We’ve broken down the signs to look out for, what you can do at home, and when to consider seeing a speech pathologist in our latest article.

👉 Read the full article: “Is It Normal That My 2-Year-Old Isn’t Talking?” Link in bio!

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