Speech Pathologist in the Adelaide Hills
Supporting Every Child’s Voice to Bloom
Play-based, child-led speech therapy for children across the Adelaide Hills. We nurture communication in all its forms through connection, curiosity, and care.
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Family-Centred Speech Pathology Services in the Adelaide Hills
At Voices in Bloom, we believe that every child deserves the chance to feel seen, heard, and celebrated, just the way they are. Our speech therapists provide play-based, child-led therapy that honours each child’s unique way of communicating. We take a neurodiversity-affirming approach that supports authentic, meaningful communication in a fun, collaborative way.
Each session is tailored to your child’s interests, strengths, and pace. Because real growth happens when therapy feels natural and joyful.
Speech sound development
Understanding and use of language
Early literacy (phonological awareness)
Literacy (reading and writing)
Developing self advocacy skills
Neurodiversity understanding and support
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
What to Expect with Your Child’s Speech Therapy
Every child is unique and so is their therapy. Here’s what you can expect when you start with us.
Initial Contact and Fit Check
When you first get in touch by phone, email or through our website contact form, you’ll speak with Nadine, our Director and lead speech pathologist. She’ll have a friendly chat to learn more about your child, answer any questions, and make sure we’re the right fit for your family.
We’ll also confirm your location, discuss funding options, check our availability, and provide fee details tailored to your child’s needs.
Getting Started
Once we’ve confirmed we’re a good fit, we’ll send you an online background information form to complete. After that, your assigned speech pathologist will give you a complimentary phone call to introduce themselves, discuss your child’s needs in more detail, gather any further information, answer your questions, and help you feel confident moving forward.
Building Connection
Some children benefit from an initial rapport-building session to get comfortable with their therapist. During this time we play games, follow the child’s lead, explore their interests and simply have fun together. This helps build trust and sets the foundation for enjoyable therapy sessions.
Assessment
If your child has not had a recent speech pathology assessment (within the past year), we will start with one. Our assessments draw on a variety of approaches: formal and informal tools, observation, and input from parents, teachers, and caregivers.
This helps us understand your child’s unique strengths and communication needs — whether in speech sounds, language, literacy, or a combination of these. You’ll receive a written report within two weeks, which can be shared with teachers or other professionals of your choosing.
Therapy
Therapy sessions are typically 45 minutes face-to-face, plus an additional 15 minutes non-contact time for planning, creating home resources, collaborating with teachers and writing detailed notes. These notes are shared with parents and teachers for childcare and school-based sessions.
Sessions may be weekly or fortnightly, and take place at home, school, or childcare centres across the Adelaide Hills.
Our approach is flexible, compassionate, and designed to fit seamlessly into your family’s everyday life.
About Voices in Bloom
Founded by Nadine Dawson, a Hills-based paediatric speech pathologist, Voices in Bloom is a small, community-focused practice committed to warm, family-centred care. Nadine brings years of experience working with children, and a deep belief that play is the most powerful way to learn. Her approach is neurodiversity-affirming, celebrating each child’s unique individuality and communication style.
Families choose Voices in Bloom because we:
Helpful Information for Families
Below you’ll find resources to support your understanding of your child’s communication journey, along with answers to common questions about therapy and funding.
Common Questions About Speech Therapy
Wondering how long therapy takes, what to expect in sessions, or how funding works? Explore our FAQ page for answers.
Family Resources & Speech Pathology Milestones
Access practical tools, developmental milestones, and home activities created by our team.
Insights from Our Expert Speech Pathologists
Learn from our clinicians about child development, play-based learning, and supporting communication at home.
Get in Touch
Whether you’re ready to get started or simply want to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. We’re here to make speech therapy simple, fun and relaxed — wherever your child learns best.
We acknowledge the lands on which we work and play as the traditional Country of the Peramangk people, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We also acknowledge the Ngarrindjeri people as Traditional Custodians of neighbouring lands around Strathalbyn. We honour the enduring connection of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, language, culture, and community. Sovereignty was never ceded.
At Voices in Bloom, we value and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We strive to create an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent people, people with disability, and families of every culture, identity, and background.
You are welcome here.