Welcome to good choice therapy
Children's Speech Therapy
Good Choice Therapy (GCT) is a neuro-affirming practice that provides both face-to-face and teletherapy (online) speech therapy support to clients across different age groups (18 months – 18 years) in Adelaide, South Australia.
Our specialized assessment and therapy services are designed to empower children and adolescents alike to overcome communication challenges, learning difficulties, literacy skills as well as support building essential social and interaction skills, and provide support with AAC.
Our therapists support your child to establish a functional communication system which will help broaden their playing skills, build their confidence and peer relationships and grow their speech and language skills at the same time. We conduct play, speech, language, literacy and social skills assessments to see where your child’s skills are at, so we can help them fill in any missing pieces.
🧒 Children
facing play, speech, language and early years literacy delays.
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Young children and adolescents seeking to enhance social skills as well as
fluency.
👦 Children
with complex communication needs or using AAC.
👪 Families
seeking support and guidance to support children with autism, dyslexia and
learning difficulties or dealing with emotional and behavioral issues.
Why speech therapy services are vital?
Speech therapy is important in improving the pronunciation, strengthening the muscles used in speech, and learning to speak correctly. Speech therapy can be used for a lot of different speech problems and disorders, from smaller problems like a hoarse voice up to partial loss of speech due to brain damage.
Children may need speech-language therapy for many reasons, including: hearing impairments. cognitive (intellectual, thinking) or other developmental delays, or weak oral muscles.
Why play therapy is important?
“Play Therapy is a way of working with children to help them make sense of their experiences, feelings and behaviours”.
Play helps children learn so many life skills, here are just a few:
- problem-solving skills
- expression
- sequencing
- processing emotions
- regulation
- to attend to activities
- independence
- to imitate
- to describe
- to comment
Collaborative Approach
A collaborative approach in speech and play therapy involves the seamless integration of speech therapy and play therapy techniques to address a child’s communication and emotional needs. It recognizes the interconnectedness of these areas and leverages the therapeutic power of play to enhance the effectiveness of speech therapy.
Individualized Treatment
Individualized treatment in speech and play therapy centers around the recognition that every child is unique, with distinct communication profiles, emotional states, and therapeutic requirements. This approach involves crafting tailored therapy plans that address each child’s specific needs, enabling them to progress at their own pace.
Evidence-based Practice
Evidence-based assessments, interventions and goal setting are the cornerstones of effective therapy. At GCT, we value rigorous research, clinical expertise, and implement evidence-based assessments for an accurate diagnosis to form targeted intervention. We ensure that clients and their families are actively involved in the goal-setting process, and therapy aligns with their values and priorities making it possible to objectively measure progress throughout the therapeutic journey.
What They Say
"Our experience with the speech therapy service has been absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, the therapists showed genuine care and understanding for our child's needs. They took the time to listen to our concerns and were always ready to answer our questions. We truly appreciate the personalized approach they took in tailoring the therapy sessions to our child's specific challenges." (Jonah Schwarz)
"The progress I've seen in my children's speech and language skills has been remarkable. The therapists made learning fun and engaging, which motivated my children to actively participate in the sessions.
It's awesome to see a boost in their confidence and self-esteem, and it's all thanks to the dedicated therapists".
(Erin Lawrence)
"The progress our child made in speech therapy was nothing short of a miracle, and we owe it all to the wonderful therapists at this service. They treated our child with kindness, respect, and patience, and it made all the difference. We couldn't be happier with the results."
(Teddy Park)
We create a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and creative play, we empower individuals to:
🌟 Improve Communication Skills 🧠 Enhance Cognitive Abilities 💖 Manage Emotions 🌈 Build Resilience 🤝 Foster Healthy Relationships
