Speech Therapy For Kids : Helping Young Minds Communicate and Thrive
Communication is the cornerstone of human connection. For children, developing clear speech and a strong understanding of language is vital for their growth and well-being. Tiny Giants provides valuable support for children facing communication challenges.
Benefits of Speech and Feeding Therapy for Kids:
- Improved communication: Clearer speech, better understanding of language, and enhanced social interaction.
- Increased confidence: Overcoming communication challenges can boost a child’s self-esteem.
- Early intervention: Early support can significantly improve long-term outcomes for children with communication difficulties.
Alice Loughlin – Qualified Speech-Language Therapist
With over 14 years of experience across the health and education sectors in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, Alice brings extensive expertise in paediatric feeding. Since joining Counties Manukau Health in 2016, she has supported young children with diverse needs, including prematurity, cleft palate, and cerebral palsy. Alice also coordinated the Paediatric Videofluoroscopy clinic at Middlemore Hospital.
Upon joining the Kidz First Child Development Service at Counties Manukau Health in 2016 I began my journey specialising in paediatric feeding. During my 8 years in the role, I supported babies and young children with a wide range of diagnoses including: prematurity, Cleft Lip and Palate, Paediatric Feeding Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay, oro-motor difficulties such as chewing and swallowing concerns (including aspiration). I was also involved in coordinating and running the Paediatric Videofluoroscopy clinic at Middlemore Hospital.
When to Seek Help:
Consult with us or your child’s doctor, a Plunket nurse, or an early childhood educator if you have concerns about your child’s:
- Speech development: Difficulty pronouncing sounds, limited vocabulary, problems with grammar or sentence structure, interrupted speech fluency.
- Language understanding: Difficulty following instructions, answering questions, or understanding stories.
- Social communication: Difficulty making friends, engaging in conversation, or understanding social cues.
- Feeding: Difficulty chewing or swallowing, excessive drooling, gagging.
Our Approach:
Every child is unique, and so is our therapy. We offer:
- Comprehensive Assessments: Identifying specific speech and language challenges.
- Play-Based Therapy: Engaging activities to make learning fun and interactive.
- Parent Collaboration: Guidance for parents to support their child’s progress at home.
Common Speech Challenges We Address:
- Speech delays
- Articulation difficulties
- Stuttering
- Language comprehension issues
- Social communication challenges
Book Your Consultation with Our Experienced Paediatricians in Auckland Today!
Help your child discover their voice with our expert team of speech therapists. Together, we’ll unlock their potential to communicate effectively and confidently.