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About Kalinga Kids
Since 2021, Kalinga Kids has offered specialised assessment and therapy services for children and adolescents with communication difficulties, developmental delays, and disabilities. Kalinga Kids is committed to working in partnership with families to provide comprehensive support tailored to meet their child's unique communication and developmental needs. Our focus encompasses supporting children in comprehending spoken language and following instructions, advancing their vocabulary knowledge, and implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods. We aim to help our children to construct sentences using correct grammar, articulate their ideas using clear speech, share stories, and engage in meaningful conversations. Additionally, we foster social interactions to cultivate social skills, play, and friendships.
Parent Testimonials
״My daughter had several appointments with Louise and we noticed a huge difference in her speech. Louise was simply wonderful. So much that my daughter saw her appointments as "play dates". She absolutely loved her sessions. I found Louise to be extremely knowledgable, nurturing and so kind. I have recommended Louise to several friends and family members and they've also had wonderful success too.״
Jacqueline W - Parent
״Louise is highly knowledgeable and experienced in working with children with nonspeaking/nonverbal ASD. When we first started our sessions, we were only at the very early stage of getting a diagnosis for our child, and Louise’s kindness, patience and approachable attitude was nothing short of amazing in helping us navigate that process.
Louise has made wonderful progress with our daughter, who is always excited to go to her appointments. Sessions are conducted in a very fun and welcoming space, and therapy activities are tailored towards the child’s individual interests and motivators.
I thoroughly recommend Louise to any family looking for a highly skilled and caring Paediatric Speech Pathologist..״
Rebecca D - Parent
״Louise changed my son’s life, through her kindness and patience and her fun interactive teaching our little fella corrected all of his speech problems. She played a huge part in helping him grow into the happy and confident boy that he is today. I could not recommend her more highly.״
Nick H - Parent
Our Services
Assessment
Every child's communication journey is unique. Our assessments identify individual strengths and areas of need across:
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Speech sounds (articulation and phonological processing)
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Language understanding (following instructions and responding to what is being said)
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Language expression (vocabulary, grammar and sentence use)
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Social communication (conversations, building friendships and play)
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Early literacy skills
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AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) needs
We use play-based and standardised tools to ensure each assessment is engaging, accurate, and meaningful for your child.
Therapy
Our therapy programs are designed around your child's goals, interests, and learning style. Sessions may include:
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Play-based speech and language therapy
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Early literacy intervention
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Motor-based speech therapy for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech
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Social communication and pragmatic skills training
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AAC implementation and support
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Parent coaching to build communication at home
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Collaboration with Childcares, Kindergartens and schools to support classroom participation
Each plan is flexible and evolves with your child's progress.
Progress Tracking
We value transparency and teamwork. To ensure your child continues to grow, we:
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Regularly review therapy goals and achievements
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Use data-driven progress notes and observations
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Provide written and verbal feedback after sessions as required
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Collaboration with parents, teachers, and allied health professionals
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Adjust therapy strategies to match your child's evolving needs
This ensures therapy remains effective, relevant, and rewarding.
Support
Communication growth doesn't stop at the clinic door. We offer:
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Ongoing parent and caregiver support
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Home practice activities tailored to your routines
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Collaboration with schools and teachers
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Transition planning for adolescence and beyond
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Guidance for navigating NDIS and funding options
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Access to resources, workshops, and community networks
Our goal is to empower families with the tools and confidence to continue progress long after each session.
Contact Kalinga Kids
Reach out to us to schedule an appointment or inquire about our services. We are here to support you on your child's journey to improved communication.
