Helping Perth children achieve their potential.
Smart Talk Therapy for Kids
Positivity, Integrity, Creativity and Knowledge
Smart Talk Therapy for Kids are passionate about providing Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy assessment and therapy services to children.
We currently provide services from our multidisciplinary practices in Wembley and Currambine, and certain local schools.
Through our partnership with The Feeding Clinic, we also offer support for children experiencing feeding and swallowing difficulties, ensuring a holistic approach to your child’s development.
We also offer Autism Diagnostic Assessments completed by a Speech Pathologist and Registered Psychologist.
Our Services
Speech Pathology
Language, speech, stuttering, literacy, social communication and interactions, orofacial myology and thumb sucking.
Occupational Therapy
Fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing and regulation, life skills, visual perception, cognitive skills, behaviour support, mealtime management, play and social interactions.
Schools
Assessments and therapy at schools through our school partnership program. Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Kindy & Pre-Primary Screens.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
Our multidisciplinary team provides in depth assessment, reporting and diagnosis of Autism.
About Us
Meet our dynamic dedicated team! All our therapists have a Bachelor of Science or a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy. Our Speech Pathologists are registered with Speech Pathology Australia and our Occupational Therapists are registered with AHPRA. They are passionate about supporting children and families to achieve their communication and life goals and they believe learning should be fun and engaging.
Catherine established Smart Talk in 2000 to support school-aged children. Over time our clinic has grown to support toddlers, primary and secondary students in a fun and vibrant kid friendly space.
In 2015 Lauren joined Catherine as a partner. In 2019 Smart Talk Speech Pathology became Smart Talk Therapy for Kids, a multidisciplinary paediatric practice offering both Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services. In 2022 Lauren became CEO and owner so Catherine could focus on her passion for clinical practice. As Principal Speech Pathologist Catherine is still very involved in mentoring and hands on therapy.
We love working as a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care, viewing each child as a whole person and providing the highest standard of care for children and their families.
Business
We aim to make a real difference in the lives of children and teens by helping them reach their communication potential, build stronger relationships and find more opportunities, all while making communication something to enjoy.
Mission
To provide strategies to help Perth kids achieve their potential in a fun and creative manner.
Values
Positivity
Positivity is an “I can” mindset that focuses on what is possible. It means seeing abilities before disabilities and strengths before weaknesses. Positivity helps create a vibrant environment where children and families can thrive.
Integrity
Integrity means being authentic and guided by strong principles. It involves striving for high quality work based on best practice. The root word comes from integer meaning whole and reflects our belief in seeing the whole person rather than a set of strengths and weaknesses. Integrity strengthens every other value we hold.
Creativity
Creativity is about having original ideas that add value. It grows from curiosity, passion, knowledge and dedication. Being creative helps us solve problems and develop ideas that make a positive difference.
Knowledge
Knowledge is the information, skills and understanding we gain through learning and experience. Evidence and experience together create strong and reliable knowledge. Sharing what we know through collaboration leads to the best outcomes.