Kids Speech Therapy Balmain
Supporting Confident Speech Development in Your Child
At Kids and Cubs Clinic, we believe every child deserves to find their voice and communicate with confidence. Our paediatric speech pathologists provide caring and professional support to help your child speak clearly at home, at school, and in the community.
We build strong communication skills through fun and engaging therapy sessions that children enjoy attending. Whether your child is a late talker or needs help with social interaction, we design a clear and practical plan suited to their individual needs.
We collaborate closely with parents and local schools in Balmain to support your child across all environments. By choosing Kids and Cubs Clinic for child speech pathology services, you give your child the skills to participate, build friendships, and grow with confidence.
Noticing These Behaviours in Your Child?
- Difficult to understand, even for close family members
- Struggling to find the right words or form full sentences
- Not responding clearly despite having normal hearing
- Becoming frustrated when trying to express thoughts
- Speaking less than other children their age or avoiding communication
Helping Your Child Build Strong Speech & Language Skills
Speech Assessment
We begin with a detailed assessment of your child’s communication skills. Our team identifies strengths and areas that need support, then develops a personalised plan to guide steady progress.
Fussy Feeding
Mealtimes can be challenging for some children. We support families by gradually introducing new foods, textures, and tastes in a calm and encouraging setting.
Autism & Developmental Delay
We provide targeted support for neurodivergent children. Therapy focuses on social communication, play skills, and daily interaction to help your child participate confidently in everyday life.
Articulation and Lisp
If your child finds certain sounds difficult, we teach them how to position their tongue and mouth correctly. This helps improve clarity and builds confidence in everyday conversations.
Understanding and Using Language
We support children to follow instructions and express ideas clearly. Sessions focus on vocabulary growth and sentence structure so your child can share thoughts and feelings more easily.
Literacy, Reading and Spelling
Clear speech skills support reading and writing development. We help children learn letter sounds, blending, and spelling skills to strengthen their classroom performance.
Stuttering therapy
We apply evidence-based techniques to improve speech fluency. Therapy focuses on reducing disruptions in speech and teaching strategies that make talking feel smoother and more comfortable.
Communication Devices (AAC)
Some children benefit from additional communication tools. We guide families in setting up and using speech-generating devices or visual supports so every child has a reliable way to communicate.
Helping Your Child Build Strong Speech & Language Skills
Speech Assessment
We begin with a detailed assessment of your child’s communication skills. Our team identifies strengths and areas that need support, then develops a personalised plan to guide steady progress.
Articulation & Lisp
If your child finds certain sounds difficult, we teach them how to position their tongue and mouth correctly. This helps improve clarity and builds confidence in everyday conversations.
Understanding and Using Language
We support children to follow instructions and express ideas clearly. Sessions focus on vocabulary growth and sentence structure so your child can share thoughts and feelings more easily.
Literacy, Reading & Spelling
Clear speech skills support reading and writing development. We help children learn letter sounds, blending, and spelling skills to strengthen their classroom performance.
Stuttering Therapy
We apply evidence-based techniques to improve speech fluency. Therapy focuses on reducing disruptions in speech and teaching strategies that make talking feel smoother and more comfortable.
Communication Devices (AAC)
Some children benefit from additional communication tools. We guide families in setting up and using speech-generating devices or visual supports so every child has a reliable way to communicate.
Fussy Feeding
Mealtimes can be challenging for some children. We support families by gradually introducing new foods, textures, and tastes in a calm and encouraging setting.
Autism & Developmental Delay
We provide targeted support for neurodivergent children. Therapy focuses on social communication, play skills, and daily interaction to help your child participate confidently in everyday life.
Why Parents Choose Kids and Cubs Clinic
Funding Options
We accept NDIS, Medicare, and private health insurance. Our team assists families in understanding available funding options for speech therapy services.
Experienced Paediatric Speech Pathologists
Our clinicians have extensive experience working with children across Balmain and surrounding areas. We provide professional and compassionate care suited to each child’s needs.
Evidence-Based Speech Therapy
We use research-backed methods that deliver meaningful progress. Our therapists stay informed with current practices to provide reliable and effective care.
Specialist CAS Clinic
Kids and Cubs Clinic offers specialised support for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. We apply structured techniques to help children improve speech planning and coordination.
How Your Journey Will Be
Initial Assessment
We begin with a friendly and supportive assessment session. Our speech pathologist evaluates your child’s skills, sets clear goals, and develops an individual therapy plan.
Personalised Therapy Sessions
Your child participates in play-based sessions that build communication skills step by step. Therapy is structured, encouraging, and designed to support steady improvement.
Tracking Progress and Success
We monitor your child’s development and provide practical activities for home practice. Together, we celebrate each milestone as your child gains clarity and confidence in communication.
A Strong Start for a Successful Tomorrow
Individuals
Schools
Community Care
Get The Right Speech Support for Your Child’s Development
We Cover Inner Suburbs Of Sydney
What Parents Says
Posted on Chrissy LeontiosTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It is a pleasure to leave a review for Lucy. Lucy has worked with our daughter over a period of around 12 months. We have seen huge improvements with our daughter's lisp, confidence, and pronounication of tricky speech clusters. From my perspective as a parent, the warm, engaging, and nurturing clinic, and Lucy's bubbly and positive personality has meant the world to us. Even when our daughter has really struggled, Lucy always took a strength based approach and made us feel safe and that everything would be 'okay'. My daughter adores Lucy because she made all learning fun and playful. We have worked with many allied health professionals over the years, and no one has come close to how caring, kind, and skilled Lucy is. Thank you. <3Posted on Sarah NdukweTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve had a wonderful experience with Samantha. She has been incredibly patient, kind, and professional throughout our sessions. Our daughter has made noticeable progress in her speech and confidence, and we couldn’t be more grateful! The sessions are always well-structured, engaging, and tailored to suit my daughter’s needs. Samantha creates such a warm and supportive environment that my daughter looks forward to every visit. Highly recommend to any families looking for a skilled and compassionate speech therapist!Posted on Priya BoumelhemTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Samantha is very knowledgeable, professional, kind, patient and very supportive. I’ve been seeing her for past 2 years for my son who’s been diagnosed with CAS (childhood apraxia of speech) and she’s outstanding speech therapist. She’s so dedicated and is able to get so much from my son as he loves her sessions so much. You would not find a better and more supportive speech pathologist. Highly recommend her.Posted on wan joshuaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. very thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable, one of the best speech pathologists I have seen in my career as a physiotherapist.Posted on Melissa LupprianTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so thankful to have been told about it Sam when the clinic first opened. Sam is very passionate about what she does and takes her business seriously. She is always open to communication with parents about different approaches and has also been a support to me personally as a parent. Thank you, Sam, and happy first birthday!Posted on Alan AyoubTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A friendly, welcoming, well put together clinic. Fantastic service and help provided. Highly recommend!Posted on Brittany OlssonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Samantha has been incredibly supportive of both my girls who are 2 and 3 who had a speech delay and concerns around development. She is honest, helpful, kind, warm and has great skills particularly with kids that have behavioural concerns. I would highly recommend her services. She has a world of knowledge of multidisciplinary teams and is able to suggest best steps to access support and which support would benefit.
Funding
NDIS
- Self-managed funding
- Plan-managed funding
Private Health Insurance
- Please consult your private health provider to determine eligibility and rebate amounts.
Medicare
- Chronic Disease Management plan (previously known as Enhanced Primary Care plan)
- Please discuss Medicare funding options with your GP
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does child speech therapy cost in Balmain?
The cost of speech therapy in Balmain depends on the service provided. Assessment fees generally range between approximately $380 and $680, based on your child’s age and therapy requirements.
What age should a child go to speech therapy?
Children can attend speech therapy from birth through to 16 years of age. Early intervention supports toddlers in developing speech and language skills, while older children benefit from assistance with literacy, learning, and social communication.
What happens if my child is shy during paediatric speech therapy?
Our therapists at Kids and Cubs Clinic are experienced in building rapport with children. Through play-based sessions and gentle encouragement, shy children gradually feel comfortable and begin communicating with greater confidence.