Speech Delay & Late Talkers
For toddlers and young children who aren’t talking as much as expected for their age.
Harris Park is one of our closest suburbs, and a short trip makes weekly speech therapy easier to keep up. Our children’s speech pathologists help with late talking, unclear speech, language and social communication, just up the road in Northmead.
Progress in speech therapy comes from consistency: regular sessions, and the same strategies practised at home in between. Being a short drive away makes that consistency far easier to keep, even in a week full of school runs and work shifts.
We assess what your child can do, explain what we’re seeing in plain terms, and send you home with practical things to try in the moments your family already has: mealtimes, bath time, the drive to school.
From Wigram Street and the streets around Harris Park Station, our Northmead clinic is about 5.5 km away, on the far side of Parramatta.
It’s a short enough trip to fit in after school, so a weekly session doesn’t take over the whole afternoon.
All sessions are held at our one clinic in Northmead, a short drive from Harris Park.
Our speech pathologists support children across the full range of speech, language and communication needs.
For toddlers and young children who aren’t talking as much as expected for their age.
For children whose speech is unclear or hard to understand.
For children who find it hard to understand or use language.
Neurodiversity-affirming support, including gestalt language processing.
Support for children who use communication devices, PODD or key word sign.
Help with noise, pencil grip and after-school meltdowns, a short drive away.
Not sure where to start? See all speech therapy services or talk to our client care team.
A typical children’s speech therapy program at The Bridge Effect includes:
Weekly or fortnightly sessions with a qualified speech pathologist. Frequency depends on the nature of your child’s needs.
Specific, measurable goals based on your child’s assessment results and your family’s priorities.
We teach you the strategies we use so practice fits into everyday routines. The hours you spend with your child each day matter most.
Typically every 10–12 sessions, we review progress and adjust goals as your child develops.
Reviews from families who visit our Northmead clinic.
Most families use NDIS, Medicare, private health insurance, or a mix, to help fund speech therapy.
The Bridge Effect supports NDIS self-managed and plan-managed families. Speech therapy is typically funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living.
Learn moreA GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (up to 5 allied health sessions a year) or the Item 135 pathway can provide a rebate.
Learn moreMany extras policies include a speech pathology benefit. We provide receipts in the format your fund needs.
Learn moreFamilies without funding are welcome as private clients. Our current fee schedule is available on request.
Learn moreChildren under 9 without an NDIS plan may be eligible for early intervention support through the NDIS Early Childhood Approach, without needing a formal diagnosis. Medicare and private health rebates can’t both be claimed for the same session. Ask us which pathway fits your family.
Our speech pathologists are members of Speech Pathology Australia and work closely with our occupational therapists, so your child’s goals are joined up across both services.
Can’t see your question? Call us on (02) 9037 1163.
About 5.5 km by road, usually 10–15 minutes by car via the Great Western Highway and Bridge Road, a little longer at school pick-up time. Free parking is available at the clinic.
Yes. Our speech pathologists see children from birth to 16 at our Northmead clinic, a short drive from Harris Park. Tell us your child’s age and what you’ve noticed, and we’ll book an initial consultation and talk you through what the first session looks like. Call us on (02) 9037 1163.
Yes. Harris Park Station is one stop from Parramatta, and buses run from there towards Westmead and Northmead. Allow about 30 minutes in total and check Transport NSW for current timetables. An Uber or taxi takes about 15 minutes.
Yes. Parents are welcome in sessions, and we’ll show you the strategies we use so you can keep practising at home between visits.
No referral is needed. You can book an assessment with us directly. If your child already has a referral, a paediatrician’s letter or an older report, bring it along, because it saves covering ground someone has already covered.
Yes. The Bridge Effect supports NDIS self-managed and plan-managed families. If your child’s plan includes funding for speech therapy (typically under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living), we can work within your plan. More about NDIS funding.
We serve many suburbs around Harris Park. See all the areas we serve, or our occupational therapy in Harris Park page.
Early support can make a big difference, and we’re here to walk this journey with you.
Contact us directly, or speak with your GP, paediatrician or support coordinator about a referral. A referral is not required.
Our client care team matches you with the right clinician and books an initial consultation.
We get to know your child, assess their strengths and needs, and set goals together with you.
