Speech therapy, feeding therapy & early intervention services on the Central Coast.
Every child develops at their own pace, but sometimes extra support can make a significant difference to their confidence, communication, learning and overall development.
At RTC Speech Pathology, we provide specialised speech therapy, feeding therapy and early intervention services for children aged 0–9 across the Central Coast — tailored to your child’s unique strengths, challenges and goals, while empowering families with practical strategies for everyday life.
Many of these concerns link to underlying speech, language, communication, feeding, sensory, oral motor, behavioural or developmental factors. Our role is to identify what is contributing to your child’s challenges and create a personalised plan to help them thrive.
Communication
My child isn’t talking yet
Uses very few words or short sentences
Is difficult to understand
Cannot pronounce sounds clearly
Becomes frustrated when trying to communicate
Feeding & oral function
Is a very fussy eater
Struggles with chewing or swallowing
Breathes through their mouth
Snores regularly
Has a tongue tie or lip tie
Play & social
Finds it difficult to play or interact with other children
Has regular meltdowns or tantrums
Is rough or physical with other children
Has behavioural challenges or emotional outbursts
Struggles with sleep or settling
Development
Isn’t meeting gross motor, fine motor, visual or communication milestones
Has received an autism diagnosis
Has received a Global Developmental Delay (GDD) diagnosis
Has received a Childhood Apraxia of Speech diagnosis
Or you have concerns and are seeking support around a diagnosis
Our services
Explore our services
Tap any service to learn more about how we support your child.
Early Intervention Speech Therapy
Supporting babies, toddlers and preschool children during the most important years of development.
Understanding the reasons behind meltdowns, tantrums and routine refusal, with practical strategies that support emotional regulation and communication.
Many families search for answers before they know which service they need. These concerns often overlap, which is why a comprehensive assessment is so important.
Late talking
Speech delay
Unclear speech
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Feeding difficulties
Fussy eating
Tongue tie & lip tie
Mouth breathing
Snoring
Autism
Developmental delay
Social communication challenges
Emotional regulation difficulties
Sensory processing differences
Therapy approaches
Our Therapy Approaches
The services above are supported by a range of evidence-based therapy approaches, selected according to your child’s individual needs.
DIR®/Floortime
Play-based, relationship-focused therapy.
PROMPT
Touch cues for speech sound production.
DTTC
Dynamic Temporal & Tactile Cueing for motor speech.
Theraplay
Connection, confidence and regulation through play.
NDT
Neuro-Developmental Treatment principles.
Therapeutic Listening
Sound-based support for attention and regulation.
Sensory Stimulation Strategies
Support for sensory regulation difficulties affecting feeding, communication and participation.
Telehealth appointments may also be available for families across NSW where appropriate.
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Not Sure Which Service Is Right For Your Child?
You don’t need to know exactly what type of therapy your child needs. Our assessment process helps identify your child’s strengths, challenges and developmental needs so we can recommend the most appropriate support.
The earlier concerns are identified and addressed, the more opportunities children have to build essential lifelong skills. Get in touch and our team will discuss how we can help your child communicate, connect and thrive.