Tallow & Talk
Speech Pathology
Ballina - Byron Bay - Brunswick
Providing mobile and in clinic speech pathology assessment and intervention to children and adults in Byron Bay - Northern Rivers.
Contact Us!
admin@tallowandtalkspeechpathology.com.au
0467437858
Our Services
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Individuals may sometimes be difficult to understand, mix up sounds, or don’t feel comfortable speaking in certain situations. We’re here to support both children and adults in building clearer, more confident communication.
We begin with a comprehensive assessment to understand how speech sounds are produced and what may be affecting clarity. This helps identify whether challenges relate to sound patterns, individual sound production, or motor planning for speech.
Following assessment, we develop an individualised therapy plan tailored to your needs. Sessions are evidence-based and practical, focusing on accurate sound production, improved intelligibility, and communication that works in everyday life.
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Language is how we connect, share ideas, and make sense of the world around them. Everybody communicates differently, and we celebrate those differences.
Some children and adults may need support to understand spoken language, follow instructions, answer questions, use a range of vocabulary, or build sentences to express their thoughts.
We provide comprehensive assessments including both receptive (understanding) and expressive (using language) skills.
Therapy is individualised, collaborative, and respectful of everybody’s communication style. Our goal is to build skills, confidence, and supportive strategies so you or your child can communicate in ways that feel authentic and empowering.
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Literacy is about more than reading and spelling - it’s how we access learning, share ideas, and engage with the world us.
Some individuals may need support with early literacy skills, reading accuracy, spelling, written expression, or understanding what they read.
Our comprehensive assessments explore the underlying skills that support literacy development. From there, we create an individualised plan to build confidence and practical skills in ways that feel supportive and achievable.
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Eating and drinking can look different across the lifespan. Individuals may experience swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) and/or prefer a limited range of foods/mealtime environments.
We provide comprehensive assessments for dysphagia and feeding differences, exploring swallowing safety, oral motor skills, sensory preferences, and the broader mealtime experience.
Swallowing and feeding supports are individualised, practical, and respectful of each person’s needs and autonomy.
Our goal is to support safer eating, increased comfort, and greater confidence at mealtimes.
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Orofacial myology looks at how the muscles of the mouth, face, and jaw work together for breathing, speaking, chewing, and swallowing.
Some children and adults may experience differences in muscle coordination, tongue posture, mouth breathing, or oral habits that impact comfort or function. We provide comprehensive assessment to understand how these patterns are affecting daily life.
Therapy is individualised focusing on functional and sustainable changes that support comfort and ease.
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)
A tongue tie is only considered significant if it impacts function. Our assessments focus on feeding, speech, and breathing - not appearance alone.
Where needed, we work alongside medical and dental providers to support informed and coordinated care.
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Everyone communicates in their own way. Social communication differences are part of natural human diversity and can shape how someone connects, shares ideas, builds relationships, and participates in everyday life.
We provide collaborative, strengths-based assessment to understand each person’s unique communication style, preferences, and goals. Support is individualised and practical, focusing on confidence, connection, and self-advocacy.
Our neurodiversity-affirming approach values authentic communication and works with families, educators, and communities to create environments where diverse ways of communicating are understood and respected.
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AAC supports individuals who have difficulty speaking or want to supplement their verbal communication. This can include children or adults using communication devices, picture systems, or gestures to express their thoughts, needs, and ideas.
We provide comprehensive assessment to determine the most effective AAC strategies and tools for each individual. Therapy is tailored, practical, and focused on enabling meaningful participation at home, school, work, or in the community.
Our approach prioritises choice, independence, and confidence, working collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals to support successful communication in everyday life.
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Stuttering can affect communication, confidence, and participation in everyday life. Children and adults may experience repetitions, prolongations, or blocks that make speaking more challenging.
We offer thorough assessment to understand individual speech patterns and contributing factors. Intervention is tailored to focus on improving communication ease, functional strategies, and self confidence.