Family-centred paediatric speech therapy supporting children to communicate, eat, play and thrive across the Central Coast, NSW.
RTC Speech Pathology supports a team approach. We value family empowerment and caregiver training and education to support the growth of your child’s communication, enabling them to progress in all aspects of their development.
We are dedicated to empowering all caregivers working with the child with the necessary strategies, reading material, coaching and observations that will support progress with this integrated, “bottom-up” approach.
Programs usually include all areas where support is required — oral motor development, sensory, successful two-way communication, social skills, friendship sessions, speech sound production, language development, and reasoning and thinking skills.
Leana Matodes is an accredited DIR® Model Floortime Provider with extensive training through ICDL (USA) and an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist trained through the Breath Institute MyoMentor Program. She is trained in the PROMPT Approach; a variety of Feeding Approaches (e.g. Food Chaining); Therapeutic Listening; Theraplay-informed practice; and has completed her NDT and Advanced NDT training — enabling a unique, holistic approach to all communication difficulties.
Sessions with Leana aim to be fun, stimulating and encouraging, with a strong emphasis on play-based therapy. The aim is for your child to enjoy every session and for parents to leave feeling empowered and confident with practical strategies to use in everyday life.
Leana is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and the mother of two fun-loving boys — giving her an understanding of both the professional and the practical side of implementing strategies day to day. She regularly attends post-graduate conferences and training, and enjoys presenting workshops to educators and parents.
Time 2 Play — Your Complete Activity Guide for Children Aged 0–5 is Leana’s practical, evidence-based guide for parents, caregivers and educators. Filled with fun, easy activities that build communication, motor, sensory and self-help skills through play.
RTC Speech Pathology is here to help you achieve your goals from start to finish. If you have questions prior to working with Leana, send her a message.
