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Evidence-based approaches to support communication, feeding and development.
Every child develops differently. We use a range of evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to each child’s unique strengths, challenges and goals — carefully selecting and combining the methods that best support your child, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
We work with babies, children and families across the Central Coast, NSW.
A therapy approach is the method or framework a therapist uses to help a child develop new skills. Different approaches support different areas of development — some focus on communication and speech, while others support feeding, emotional regulation, social interaction, sensory processing or play.
At RTC, approaches are never selected simply because they are popular. We choose them based on your child’s individual profile, developmental needs and family goals — and in many cases children benefit from a combination of approaches working together.
Every child is unique, so the most effective approach can vary. Our therapy programmes are:
Our goal is not to fit your child into a therapy model — it’s to select the approaches that best support your child.
Building the everyday communication skills late talkers and children with speech or language delays need to participate, learn and prepare for school.
Specialised tactile-cue and motor-learning approaches for motor speech difficulties, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
An auditory feedback tool supporting listening, speech clarity, language, auditory processing and attention.
Helping fussy eaters and children with chewing, swallowing or mealtime challenges develop safe, enjoyable eating.
Improving lip, tongue, jaw and facial muscle function — supporting breathing, swallowing and oral development.
Neuro-Developmental Treatment principles where posture, movement or tone affect feeding, oral motor or speech.
Relationship-based, play-focused support for engagement, emotional regulation, communication and social connection.
Structured, playful interactions that strengthen connection, confidence, trust and regulation.
Turn-taking, sharing, understanding emotions, friendship skills and group participation.
Support for sensory regulation difficulties affecting feeding, communication and participation.
Specially designed music programmes supporting sensory processing, listening, attention and regulation.
Children rarely fit neatly into a single therapy category. A child with feeding difficulties may benefit from Feeding Therapy, OMT and Sensory Stimulation Strategies. A child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech may benefit from PROMPT, DTTC and Speech & Language Therapy. A child who is autistic may benefit from DIR®/Floortime, Social Skills Development, Theraplay and Language Therapy.
By combining the most appropriate approaches, we support the whole child rather than focusing on a single challenge.
The first years of life provide the greatest opportunity for learning and development. Research consistently shows early support can help children:
The approaches above are used within our services:
Supporting babies, toddlers and preschool children during the most important years of development.
Helping children understand language, use words, combine sentences and communicate more confidently.
Supporting children who experience feeding difficulties, fussy eating, food refusal, gagging or stressful mealtimes.
Helping children who present with mouth breathing, tongue and lip ties, drooling, tongue thrust, lisps and oral muscle weakness.
Neuroaffirming support focused on communication, connection, play, regulation and participation.
Specialised support for children who know what they want to say but find it hard to plan and coordinate the movements needed for clear speech.
Practical coaching to help parents support communication, feeding, emotional regulation and development at home.
Understanding the reasons behind meltdowns, tantrums and routine refusal, with practical strategies that support emotional regulation and communication.
Supporting children with delays across multiple areas — communication, play, feeding, social interaction and early learning.
You don’t need to know the name of the approach your child needs. Following an assessment, we’ll recommend the most appropriate approach — or combination of approaches — to support your child’s development.
Our experienced team supports babies and children to build the skills they need to communicate, connect, eat, learn and thrive. Whether you’re concerned about speech, feeding, behaviour, social interaction, oral function or development, we’re here to help.
