Beecroft Speech
Pathology Services
Experience,
Expertise and
Empathy
Communicate With Confidence
Beecroft Speech Pathology Services aims to help all clients reach their potential in communication and literacy skill leading to growth in confidence in social interaction.
Our programs offer engaging, individualised, evidenced based intervention with a family centred focus. As a practise that was established in 1984, BPS offers expertise, experience and empathy.
What We Do
Beecroft Speech Pathology Services offers assessment and treatment of a wide range of communication disorders. Individual programs are delivered via teletherapy, face to face consultation and home programs, Parent and teacher training are also offered.
SPEECH
We can work on a child's sound development through the use of songs, rhymes, play, books, talking and games.
LITERACY
Literacy is important to a child's overall learning and development. We help to develop a child's literacy skills using a number of interactive techniques.
VOICE
Some people may experience discomfort or soreness of the throat due to a variety of physical issues in the larynx and/or vocal cords. We can introduce strategies to mitigate these issues.
STUTTERING
Stuttering has several different features. We employ a range of strategies to help children improve and manage their ability to speak clearly.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Many people with autism have difficulties understanding body language, voice tone, facial expressions and humour. We help our clients to develop an understanding of this language and ways to address it.
Services
Beecroft Speech Pathology Services provides assessment, diagnosis and intervention for clients with a range of individualised programs
Individual Face to Face Programs
Assessment
An initial assessment determines the nature of the clients communication or literacy difficulty and with case history information provides a basis for developing individual intervention goals. Assessments can take 60 minutes or up to 90 minutes.
Depending on the age of a client, an assessment is carried out with standardised tests or using games and toys.
Treatment
We aim to start intervention as soon as possible. Treatment is offered via face to face individual sessions or individual teleconferencing. Parents are encouraged to attend so that the therapy process is understood. Therapy activities are designed to be rewarding and enjoyable. We use games or resources that appeal to each client. Goals are set for each session and a detailed home practise regime is provided. We review the needs and goals of clients during the course of therapy and adapt the therapy plan as appropriate.
Written Reports
Written reports may be developed after assessment or progress review. Reports offer information about a client’s abilities and challenges. They include recommendations that may be useful to carers, parents, doctors, teachers and relevant agencies involved in client care.
Online Programs
BPS also provides speech pathology management using online service using video teleconferencing via online platforms. It can be used for assessments, therapy sessions, parent education, teacher education, support meetings or case conferences.
How Does It Work?
Intervention goals and interaction are the same as in face to face sessions. Use of green screen technology allows for a creative thematic intervention that appeals to many clients. Parents and carers can support or observe speech pathology intervention. The speech pathologist may share screens, pictures or apps. Families can access online therapy using a laptop, tablet or smartphone.
The Benefits
There are a number of benefits to online therapy. Clients can feel comfortable in their own surroundings and the speech pathologist can observe communication and play skills with siblings. Travel time is reduced and there has been positive clinical outcomes and research shows that telehealth sessions are as effective as face to face intervention.
About Our Speech Pathologist
Cathy Marson, B.App.Sc (SP), M.S.P.A, C.P.S.P.
Cathy Marson is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who has had over forty years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of client groups experiencing speech, language, communication and literacy difficulties. She has worked across a number of settings including day care centres, preschools, schools, hospitals and specialist rehabilitation centres.
Cathy has also worked for Cumberland College of Health Sciences (Sydney University) as a Speech Pathology Clinical Educator and as a volunteer Speech Pathology Clinical Educator in Vietnam for the Trinh Foundation supervising speech pathology students undertaking the practical component of their training whilst on professional placements.
In 2006, she established Chatter Check, a speech pathology practice using a 'parents as therapist’ model. This practice was designed for children in the Hornsby Shire Council’s preschools and child care centres.
Cathy has a special interest in specific learning disability and early intervention. She particularly enjoys working with children and adolescents using a family-centred approach to intervention.
Cathy established Beecroft Speech Pathology Services in 1984. This practice has provided empathy, expertise and continuity for many years to the local community.
Cathy is a practising member of Speech Pathology Australia.
Rebates & Other FAQs
Make An Enquiry
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our services or would like to organise a more in-depth discussion about your communication goals, please get in touch:
Call: 0417 099 233
Email: cathy@beecroftspeech.com.au
Where To Find Us
You'll find us at 12 Welham St, Beecroft.
We're a 5 minute walk from Beecroft train station and Beecroft Primary School.