# Word By Mouth

> Speech Pathology


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- [Services](https://wordbymouth.com.au/services/): Our services include assessment, intervention and consultancy support of preschool, school age and young adults in the areas of: Paediatric Services  Speech     Articulation, Phonology and Motor Speech   (i.e. Childhood Apraxia of Speech; Dysarthria).  Language    Expressive (oral), Receptive (understanding) and Working Memory   (i.e. Developmental Language Disorder).  Literacy   Phonological awareness, reading, spelling, reading comprehension, written language   (i.e. specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia and Dysgraphia).  Voice   (i.e. Dysphonia and voice care).  Fluency (Stuttering) Early years screening.  More info School funding applications.    Adult Services  Literacy Language Voice Accent Modification   Programs  Literacy Programs (intensive holiday programs). Weekly Written Language Programs Social Skills Group […]
- [School Age](https://wordbymouth.com.au/school-age/): At Word By Mouth, our Speech Pathologists have extensive experience working with school-age children experiencing difficulties in the following areas:   Speech and Oral Language (Spoken Language). Understanding Spoken Language (Receptive Language). Delayed reading development or a Specific Learning Disorder with Reading (Dyslexia). Difficulties with written expression, e.g. spelling, sentence/paragraph formulation, essay writing; a Specific Learning Disorder with Written expression (Dysgraphia). Communication e.g. social communication, interpretation of social contexts, communication skills for self-advocacy. Fluency (Stuttering) & Voice Care. Our services include one-to-one support at our WBM clinic, school-based visits, and small group instruction. Our methods are evidenced based and support […]
- [Developmental Stages 0-5](https://wordbymouth.com.au/developmental-stages/): What to expect in the first five years – listening and talking How do you know if your child’s language and listening skills are developing normally? Individual children develop their talking and listening skills at different rates. Despite this there is a general pattern to children’s language and speech development. By the age of one, your baby should be able to: respond to familiar sounds, such as the telephone ringing, the vacuum  cleaner, or the car in the driveway understand simple commands, such as “no” recognise their own name understand the names of familiar objects or people say “dad”, “mumma” […]
- [When to see a Speech Pathologist](https://wordbymouth.com.au/when-to-see-a-speech-pathologist/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [What to expect](https://wordbymouth.com.au/what-to-expect/):        
- [Website Privacy](https://wordbymouth.com.au/privacy-policy-2/): Who we are Our website address is: https://wordbymouth.com.au. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment. Media If you upload images to […]
- [What we do](https://wordbymouth.com.au/what-we-do/): Services Our services include assessment, intervention and consultancy support of preschool, school age and young adults in the areas of: Paediatric Services  Speech     Articulation, Phonology and Motor Speech   (i.e. Childhood Apraxia of Speech; Dysarthria).  Language    Expressive (oral), Receptive (understanding) and Working Memory   (i.e. Developmental Language Disorder).  Literacy   Phonological awareness, reading, spelling, reading comprehension, written language   (i.e. specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia and Dysgraphia).  Voice   (i.e. Dysphonia and voice care).  Fluency (Stuttering). Early Screening  More info School funding applications.    Adult Services  Literacy Language Voice Accent Modification   Programs  Literacy Programs (intensive holiday programs). Weekly Written Language Programs Social Skills Group […]
- [Terms of service](https://wordbymouth.com.au/terms-of-service/): Terms of Trade & Conditions (Section C) Agreement between You (Client) & Word By Mouth Pty Ltd 1. Payment in full is required on the day of appointment. 2. The person responsible for the account will accept full liability for all services including rejected funding, gaps, co-payments and rebates. 3. Clients who have three (3) outstanding invoices and /or have cancelled or missed three (3) out of six (6) appointments (regardless of reason including illness) may be placed back on Word By Mouth Pty Ltd’s waitlist. You agree that provision of service is subject to Word By Mouth Pty Ltd’s […]
- [We're hiring!](https://wordbymouth.com.au/careers-placements/): Careers at Word By Mouth We are always looking to expand our team of passionate and committed clinicians. At Word By Mouth we are focused on providing a family centred, evidenced based service that is inclusive and respectful of all children and their families. Our clinicians are highly driven to provide the very best intervention across all areas of paediatric speech pathology. They are supported by an excellent administration team and have access to high quality assessments and a broad range of resources, professional development and staff supervision.   We offer flexible work arrangements and cater for early career speech pathologists […]
- [References](https://wordbymouth.com.au/references/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Speech Pathology Australia (2018). Communication Impairment in Australia. [PDF] Speech Pathology Australia, pp.1-2. Available at: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Fact_Sheets/Fact_Sheets.aspx 14% of 15 year olds have only basic literacy skills language (Speech Pathology Australia, 2018). 20% of four year old children have difficulty understanding or using language (Speech Pathology Australia, 2018). Early intervention is the key to preventing or reducing the lifelong implications for many Australians living with communication impairment language (Speech Pathology Australia, 2018). Auspeld (2017). Understanding Learning Difficulties- A guide for parents. Western Australia: DSF Literacy Services, p.4.Available at: http://uldforparents.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ULD-AUSPELD-PARENTS-UPDATE-Sep17.pdf 5% of Australian Children have a Learning Disorder. Learning Disorder includes subtypes of dyslexia […]
- [Publications](https://wordbymouth.com.au/publications/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tristan Nickless Nickless, T. (2025). An investigation of Australian public funding models for paediatric speech-language pathology and their congruence with scientific evidence. [Doctoral dissertation, The University of Melbourne]. http://hdl.handle.net/11343/355599   Nickless, T., Davidson, B., Finch, S., Gold, L., & Dowell, R. (2024). Aligned or misaligned: Are public funding models for speech-language pathology reflecting recommended evidence? An exploratory survey of Australian speech-language pathologists. Health Policy OPEN, 6, 100117. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590229624000029   Allan, S., Kenny, B., & Nickless, T. (2024). Introduction to ethics and key ethical frameworks. In S. Allan (Ed.), Law and Ethics for Health Practitioners, (2nd ed.). Elsevier. E-Book ISBN: 9780729598798   Kenny, B., Nickless, T., & […]
- [Policies & Privacy](https://wordbymouth.com.au/policy-privacy/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Complaints Process & Missed appointments  In providing the very best evidence-based speech pathology services for you and your family, Word By Mouth Speech Pathology (WBM) is committed to continued quality improvement. If you have any concerns regarding your interactions or services received, please use the following process as a guide. 1 . Welcomed Feedback We are open to continually improving our services to our clients. Feedback can be directed in writing to the Director, Word By Mouth Pty Ltd, PO Box 2056 Rangeview Victoria, 3132, Australia. 2.  Complaints If there are matters you wish to raise with the practice, […]
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wordbymouth.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why see a Speech Pathologist and what does a Speech Pathologist do? A Speech Pathologist can assess, diagnose and treat a variety of speech, language and communication difficulties. At Word By Mouth Speech Pathology we are experienced in treating: Speech skills (articulation or pronunciation) Language (understanding, following directions or expression) Literacy (reading, spelling and/or writing) Voice Fluency (stuttering) Hearing (auditory processing) Social skills and pragmatic language We can treat any children and adolescents who have difficulties in any of the areas listed above. Where can the sessions be done? The majority of our clients are seen at our Mitcham […]
- [Programs](https://wordbymouth.com.au/programs/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] 2025 Please refer to the program types offered below. Register your interest by calling out office on 98730102 2024 Adolescent Social Communication Advanced Writing Skills Yrs 10-12 Advanced Writing Skills – Text Analysis – Yrs 10-12 Argument Analysis Skills Yrs 9-12 Early Secondary Social Connection Intensive Literacy Primary Social Connection Text Analysis Skills Yrs 9-12 Written Language Skills Primary Written Language Skills Yrs 7-9 Young Adult Communication – Work Readiness Smooth Speech – Adolescent Social Communication – Secondary Language Prep-Grade 4 – Cooking Workshop   Intensive Literacy Word By Mouth Speech Pathology specialise in intensive literacy intervention programs, […]
- [Connect](https://wordbymouth.com.au/connect/): [vc_row color_set=”light_section” full_width=”0″ full_height=”0″ particles=”0″][vc_column background=”transparent”][vc_column_text]Please call our office during business hours or leave a message on our voicemail and we will return your call. Business hours: 9am – 5pm   Monday – Friday Tel: 98730102 589 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham Vic 3132    get directions[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row color_set=”secondary_section” full_width=”0″ full_height=”0″ row_padding=”no_padding” sep_top=”separator_top sep_angled_positive_top” sep_bottom=”separator_bottom sep_angled_positive_bottom” particles=”0″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Our Team](https://wordbymouth.com.au/our-team/): [vc_row color_set=”black_section” full_width=”0″ full_height=”0″ sep_bottom=”separator_bottom sep_angled_positive_bottom” particles=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Home](https://wordbymouth.com.au/): [vc_row full_width=”0″ full_height=”0″ row_padding=”no_top_padding” cols_padding=”no_cols_padding” background=”transparent” el_class=”folded_section”][vc_column width=”1/4″ color_set=”secondary_section” background=”transparent” offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ color_set=”skincolored_section” background=”transparent” offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ color_set=”secondary_section” offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ color_set=”skincolored_section” background=”transparent” offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”0″ full_height=”1″ row_padding=”no_top_padding” sep_top=”separator_top sep_angled_negative_top” sep_bottom=”separator_bottom sep_angled_positive_bottom” particles=”1″][vc_column heading_align=”text-center”][vc_column_text] Experienced  .  Highly Skilled  .  Evidence Based   .   Compassionate  .  Professional    Word By Mouth offers speech pathology services to a range of clients with varying communication needs. We provide paediatric, adolescent and selected adult speech pathology services. Word By Mouth considers it paramount to keep abreast of the most recent developments in current intervention, assessment practices and evidence based research. Owned and operated by experienced speech-language pathologists, Word […]


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