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✨ Children learn through play, exploration and connection.And sometimes, that means a little chaos along the way! 💛The m...
13/10/2026

✨ Children learn through play, exploration and connection.

And sometimes, that means a little chaos along the way! 💛

The mess, the noise, the endless questions and the unpredictable moments are all part of how children discover the world around them.

When children play, they’re building more than just towers and imaginary worlds. They’re developing their language, communication, problem-solving skills, creativity and confidence. 🧩💬

So the next time play feels a little messy, remember that learning doesn’t have to be quiet, tidy or perfectly planned. Sometimes, the most meaningful learning happens in the messiest moments. 🤍

💭 What does play look like in your home today?

🌟 Meet Monique – Expanding Across Sydney! 🌟We’re excited to introduce Monique, one of our wonderful Speech Pathologists ...
11/10/2026

🌟 Meet Monique – Expanding Across Sydney! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce Monique, one of our wonderful Speech Pathologists at Unified Speech Pathology, bringing her passion for communication to more families across Sydney!

💬 Monique is passionate about helping children and young people develop their communication skills in fun, meaningful and functional ways. She takes a holistic, child-centred approach, working closely with families, teachers and other professionals to support each child’s unique strengths, needs and goals.

🎓 Monique holds a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Technology Sydney and is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia.

She has experience supporting children and young people aged 2–21 with a range of communication and learning needs, including:

✨ Speech sounds and articulation
✨ Stuttering and fluency
✨ Language development and social communication
✨ Literacy and learning difficulties, including dyslexia
✨ Communication support for children with autism, ADHD and developmental delays
✨ Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)

Monique has completed professional training in Key Word Sign, Gestalt Language Processing, the Hanen More Than Words program, emotional regulation and speech sound interventions. She also has a strong interest in literacy, executive functioning and trauma-informed practice.

📍 Unified Speech Pathology is expanding across Sydney!

We welcome enquiries from families across the Northern Beaches, Inner West, Inner City, Eastern Suburbs, Southern and Lower North Shore.

💛 At Unified, we believe communication is key. Our goal is to help every child develop the skills and confidence to communicate, connect and participate in everyday life.

📩 Get in touch with Unified Speech Pathology to learn more about our services or enquire about appointments.

Prelinguistic skills are the building blocks of communication and language development. These early behaviours are cruci...
11/10/2026

Prelinguistic skills are the building blocks of communication and language development. These early behaviours are crucial for helping babies connect with the world around them. Here’s why each one matters:

1. Eye Contact
It’s the first way babies connect socially. Eye contact builds bonds and shows engagement, helping babies understand emotions and develop social skills. 👀

2. Vocalisations
Cooing and babbling might sound cute, but they’re more than that! These early sounds help babies practice their speech and lay the groundwork for clear communication. 🎤

3. Turn-Taking
Even before words, babies learn to take turns in communication—whether through sounds, facial expressions, or gestures. This teaches them the rhythm of conversation. 🔄

4. Gestures
Pointing, waving, or nodding—gestures help babies express themselves and interact with others before they can speak. A simple wave can say a lot! ✋

5. Joint Attention
When babies and caregivers focus on the same thing, it strengthens social bonds and helps babies connect words to meanings, a key step in language development. 👶🔍

6. Imitation
Babies learn by copying others. Imitation helps them practice speech, gestures, and emotional understanding. It’s how they figure out how to communicate! 🔁

These prelinguistic skills are essential for your baby’s growth and communication journey. Early engagement and interaction are key to developing strong language and social skills! 💬💖

🗣️ When should my child be able to say the “S” sound?Does your little one say “thun” instead of “sun”? ☀️The /s/ sound c...
11/10/2026

🗣️ When should my child be able to say the “S” sound?

Does your little one say “thun” instead of “sun”? ☀️

The /s/ sound can take time to develop, and it’s a question many parents ask us!

💚 Children develop speech sounds at different rates.

💚 Modelling the correct sound naturally during everyday conversations can help your child hear how words are produced.

💚 If your child is difficult to understand or you’re concerned about their speech, a speech pathology assessment can help.

Remember, you don’t have to wait until you’re certain something is wrong to ask for advice!

👉 Swipe through for a quick guide, then read our full article via the link in our bio.

📍 Unified Speech Pathology | Supporting communication across the lifespan.

What is AAC?AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication - all the different ways we communicate in additio...
08/10/2026

What is AAC?

AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication - all the different ways we communicate in addition to, or instead of, speech.

AAC can include gestures, signs, pictures, communication boards, books, apps and speech-generating devices.

And no - AAC does not stop someone from talking.

AAC gives people more opportunities to express their wants, needs, thoughts, feelings, ideas and personality.

Because communication is so much more than words.

Everyone deserves a way to communicate!

Speech pathology doesn’t have to happen behind four clinic walls 💬For many families, therapy is most meaningful when it ...
05/10/2026

Speech pathology doesn’t have to happen behind four clinic walls 💬

For many families, therapy is most meaningful when it happens in the places where communication actually happens - at home, preschool, school and in the community.

At Unified Speech Pathology, we focus on functional, engaging and meaningful communication goals that can be carried into everyday life.

Because the goal isn’t simply to “do speech therapy”.

It’s to help someone communicate what they want, need, think and feel - and participate more confidently in the world around them🤍

📍 Mobile speech pathology across Sydney
💻 Telehealth also available

Communication is key 🔑

💬 October is AAC Awareness Month! 💙Communication is a human right, and everyone deserves a way to express themselves, co...
04/10/2026

💬 October is AAC Awareness Month! 💙

Communication is a human right, and everyone deserves a way to express themselves, connect with others and be heard.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) includes the many ways people communicate beyond speech, such as communication boards, picture symbols, sign, and speech-generating devices.

AAC can support people who have difficulty communicating through speech, whether temporarily or throughout their lives. It can be used alongside spoken language and does not prevent someone from developing speech.

✨ Communication is more than talking.

As speech pathologists, we can help individuals and their families explore communication options that support their unique needs, preferences and goals.

Let’s work together to create inclusive environments where every form of communication is valued, respected and supported. 🤍

📣 This AAC Awareness Month, help us spread the message: Every voice matters. Every way of communicating counts.

💬 Speech therapy in Mandarin & CantoneseAt Unified Speech Pathology, we believe communication should feel meaningful, co...
27/09/2026

💬 Speech therapy in Mandarin & Cantonese

At Unified Speech Pathology, we believe communication should feel meaningful, comfortable and accessible and for many families, being able to communicate in the language they’re most comfortable with makes a real difference.

We’re pleased to offer speech pathology services in Mandarin and Cantonese, supporting children, adolescents and adults with a range of communication needs.

Our services can support areas including:
✨ Speech sound development
✨ Language development
✨ Social communication
✨ Literacy
✨ Fluency
✨ Voice
✨ Communication skills across everyday life

We provide mobile speech pathology in familiar environments, as well as telehealth options, depending on your needs.

📍 Appointments currently available
🌏 Mandarin & Cantonese services available

If you or someone you know is looking for speech pathology support, get in touch with our team.

📩 Send us a message or visit the link in our bio to enquire.

🐷 Why do we love Pop the Pig in speech therapy?A simple game like Pop the Pig can create so many opportunities for commu...
25/09/2026

🐷 Why do we love Pop the Pig in speech therapy?

A simple game like Pop the Pig can create so many opportunities for communication, language and social interaction without it feeling like “work”! 🙌🏼

Here are some of the skills we can target while playing:

🗣️ Expressive language
Helping children use words and sentences to share their ideas.
👉🏼 “The pig is hungry.”
👉🏼 “You have the red burger.”
👉🏼 “He ate four burgers!”

👂 Receptive language
Supporting children to understand and follow directions.
👉🏼 “Find the green burger.”
👉🏼 “Give me the yellow one.”
👉🏼 “Put the burger next to the pig.”

💬 Pragmatic language
Building social communication skills such as commenting, asking questions and responding to others.
👉🏼 “Your turn!”
👉🏼 “What colour did you get?”
👉🏼 “Look! The pig is getting bigger!”

🔄 Turn taking
Learning that games involve taking turns, waiting and watching what someone else is doing.
👉🏼 “My turn, then your turn.”
👉🏼 “Wait… it’s Dad’s turn!”

👄 Articulation
Games provide a fun way to practise target speech sounds within meaningful words.
👉🏼 Practising /p/ in pig, pop, purple
👉🏼 Practising /b/ in burger, blue, big

🙋🏼 Requesting
Encouraging children to communicate what they want rather than relying on gestures or adults anticipating their needs.
👉🏼 “More burgers please.”
👉🏼 “I want the red one.”
👉🏼 “Can I have another turn?”

📱 AAC
Play is a great opportunity to model communication using AAC too!
👉🏼 “More”
👉🏼 “My turn”
👉🏼 “Your turn”
👉🏼 “Pop!”
👉🏼 “Finished”

✨ The best part?
We’re not just playing a game. We’re creating real opportunities for children to communicate, connect and practise skills in a motivating and meaningful way.

What’s your child’s favourite game to play in therapy?

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20 The Strand
Penshurst, NSW
2222

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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