Business Details
26 Years
experience
Child Therapy Services in Perth WA
Established in 2000, Smart Talk has grown from a niche speech pathology service to a multidisciplinary paediatric centre serving Perth. Our team of university-qualified speech pathologists and occupational therapists, members of Speech Pathology Australia and AHPRA, delivers evidence-based therapy tailored to each child's unique needs. With clinics in Wembley and Currambine, plus school partnership programs, we provide comprehensive assessments and interventions for speech, language, motor skills, sensory processing, and feeding difficulties.Our autism diagnostic assessments combine clinical expertise with multidisciplinary collaboration, while our home practice programs empower families to reinforce therapeutic progress. Guided by core values of creativity, knowledge, integrity, and positivity, we maintain a child-centred approach where learning occurs through play-based, engaging sessions. Catherine Morris, our founder, continues to lead clinical practice while mentoring our team, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services across all our locations.
Services
Speech Pathology
Occupational Therapy
Autism Diagnostic Assessments
Feeding Clinic Services
School-Based Therapy
Early Intervention Programs
Home Practice Support
Language Therapy
Motor Skills Development
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Experienced therapists with 4-6 years postgraduate training in paediatric care
- Multidisciplinary team approach combining speech pathology and occupational therapy
- Evidence-based interventions aligned with NDIS and school curriculum requirements
- Three dedicated therapy centres with school visitation programs across Perth
- Ongoing professional development in specialist areas like orofacial myology
Associations and certifications
- Speech Pathology Australia
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Services
Speech Pathology
Our speech pathology services address language disorders, articulation difficulties, stuttering, literacy challenges, and social communication issues. Using evidence-based approaches like Hanen programs and PROMPT therapy, our university-qualified pathologists conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised treatment plans. Sessions focus on improving communication skills through play-based activities tailored to each child's developmental stage and learning style.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapy interventions develop fine/gross motor skills, sensory processing abilities, and daily living competencies. Therapists employ sensory integration techniques, motor skill development programs, and environmental modifications to enhance children's participation in home, school, and community activities. Treatment incorporates play-based strategies to improve handwriting, self-care abilities, and social interaction skills.
Autism Assessment
Multidisciplinary autism assessments combine ADOS evaluations with developmental history analysis and educational environment observations. Our speech pathologists collaborate with paediatricians and psychologists to provide comprehensive diagnostic reports. The process includes parent interviews, teacher consultations, and classroom observations to develop accurate diagnostic conclusions and tailored intervention recommendations.
Feeding Clinic
Specialised feeding disorder management addresses breast/bottle feeding difficulties, transition to solids, and dysphagia. Our therapists use SOS approach techniques and orofacial myology interventions to improve oral motor function. Treatment plans incorporate behavioural strategies and sensory integration methods to expand food repertoires while ensuring safe swallowing mechanics for children with developmental challenges.
School Therapy
School-based therapy services deliver interventions within educational settings through partnership programs. Speech pathologists and occupational therapists collaborate with teachers to implement classroom strategies that support communication development and motor skill acquisition. This model enables direct observation of academic performance while providing convenient access to therapeutic support during school hours.
People
Catherine Morris
Founder & Principal Speech Pathologist
With over 20 years' experience, Catherine established Smart Talk in 2000 specialising in early language and autism assessment. She maintains clinical leadership while mentoring therapists, combining PROMPT training with creative therapy approaches to support children's communication development.
Lauren Miko
Director
As Director, Lauren oversees clinical operations while providing speech pathology services. With specialist training in orofacial myology, she focuses on school-aged language development and articulation disorders, balancing management responsibilities with direct client care in Wembley.
Kylie Kemsley
Senior Occupational Therapist
Kylie specialises in sensory processing and regulation, delivering occupational therapy services in Currambine. With expertise in therapeutic play, she develops individualised programs that improve children's ability to participate in daily activities while building strong family partnerships.
Irene Orkopoulos
Director of Feeding Clinic
Irene leads our feeding disorder specialists with expertise in infant feeding and orofacial myology. Her clinical experience includes managing tongue-tie cases and developing SOS approach interventions for children with complex feeding difficulties across both home and clinical environments.
Lani Gibson
Speech Pathologist
Lani provides comprehensive speech pathology services with additional training in Hanen programs and AAC systems. Her expertise covers early language development, social communication, and DIR Floortime techniques, supporting children with diverse developmental needs in clinic and school settings.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We provide services for children aged 1-18 years across all our therapy programs.
Do you offer school-based therapy services?
Yes, we partner with local schools to deliver speech pathology and occupational therapy during school hours.
What assessment methods do you use?
Our assessments combine standardised tests, observational analysis, parent/teacher interviews, and spontaneous speech samples.
How long are therapy sessions?
Speech sessions range from 30-60 minutes, while occupational therapy sessions typically last 60 minutes.
Do you provide home practice resources?
Yes, we develop customised home practice programs requiring 5-15 minutes daily engagement.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based methods including Hanen programs, PROMPT therapy, SOS feeding approach, and DIR Floortime techniques.
