Look Who’s Talking - Speech and Language Pathology Welcomes You

Look Who’s Talking - Speech and Language Pathology services both private and NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed) clients in Perth. We provide services to children as well as adults experiencing language and/or swallowing difficulties. We are committed to supporting our clients to reach their full potential by providing quality care and services. We offer a mobile service and have a clinic space in Sinagra. We welcome you to look through our site to see all we have to offer.


Children

Unlock Your Child's Potential Today! At Look Who’s Talking- Speech and Language Pathology, we believe that all children deserve the opportunity to access services that support their communication and developmental needs. 

We believe in the power of collaboration and family involvement. We value parent input and actively coach parents to become therapists in their own homes, supporting their child's progress every step of the way.

We understand the importance of early intervention and the challenges of balancing work and school commitments. That's why we offer convenience by bringing our services directly to you. Whether it's in the comfort of your home, your child's daycare, or during the school day, we accommodate your schedule. 

Specializing in helping children and teens overcome speech and language challenges, we provide compassionate care to empower each child to thrive in communication and life. From articulation to language development, fluency, literacy and social communication skills, we are dedicated to supporting your child's journey to clear, confident communication. Discover the joy of clear, confident communication with Look Who’s Talking today!

Adults

We work with adults to improve their communication and swallowing abilities.

We offer assessment and treatment for adults with aphasia (language difficulties) and swallowing difficulties. Our services include:

  • Language Therapy: Enhancing communication effectiveness and supporting increased independence in daily life.

  • Safe Swallowing Strategies: Implementing techniques to ensure safe and effective swallowing.

  • Education on Swallowing Techniques: Providing guidance on proper swallowing methods.

  • Mealtime Management: Assisting with strategies and planning for effective and enjoyable mealtimes.

  • Diet Modification: Adjusting dietary recommendations to accommodate individual swallowing needs.

Our Services

  • Speech Sounds

    Difficulty making sounds in words and sentences. This can make it challenging for your child to be easily understood by others and can cause frustration.

  • Expressive Language

    Difficulty expressing ideas clearly and effectively with appropriate grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure as well as retelling events in order.

  • Receptive Language

    Difficulty understanding language or following directions and instructions.

  • Literacy

    Difficulty with early literacy skills such as syllable counting, rhyming and identifying and manipulating sounds in words or later literacy skills such as blending and segmenting to read and write.

  • Fluency

    Disruptions to the normal flow of speech, also known as stuttering. This can be heard as repetitions of part words, whole words or phrases, elongations of sounds or blocks, whereby the next sound or word gets stuck.

  • Social Skills

    Difficulty understanding and using appropriate social conversation skills to communicate and build friendships.

  • Assistive Technology

    Assistive technology, also known as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), refers to communication forms other than oral speech that are used to express needs and wants. We can provide assessment and support implementation of assistive communication devices.

  • Paediatric Swallowing/Mealtimes

    Our services include:

    Assessment and Intervention of Swallowing Difficulties: We offer evaluation and therapy to children experiencing mealtime challenges including difficulty swallowing, drinking, chewing, eating and dribbling, fussy eating, food refusal or other related challenges.

  • Adults

    Our services include:

    Assessment and Intervention of Language Difficulties: Comprehensive evaluation and targeted therapy to address various language challenges.

    Assessment and Intervention of Swallowing Difficulties: We offer safe swallowing strategies, educate clients on proper swallowing techniques, and provide services for mealtime planning, management, and diet modification.

We also offer…

  • Language Development Centre Applications

    Language Development Centres (LDC) are specialised government funded schools for children who have a speech and language impairment. Whilst following the Australian curriculum standards, they provide specialised language support for children with a primary diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder from Kindergarten to year 2. The LDC provides targeted, intensive language and academic intervention in a supportive environment equipped with teachers and speech pathologists in small class-rooms to maximise each child’s growth and learning opportunities. At Look Who's Talking, we can assist in an application to the LDC. Contact us to find out more information about the assessment and application process.

  • Kindergarten and Pre-primary Screeners

    We know that early intervention is critical, so we strive to provide opportunities for all children to be offered support when required. That’s why at Look Who’s Talking, we offer Kindergarten and Pre-primary screening assessments to assess speech, language, and early literacy skills. Contact us to organise screening assessments in your school.

Meet the Team

  • Claudia Wagenaar

    PRINCIPAL SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

    Claudia graduated with a Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours from Curtin University. She has experience in both public and private sectors and now enjoys private work as a mobile therapist.

    Her passion lies in fostering children’s confidence and unlocking their potential. She believes in family-centred therapy, empowering families to feel equipped to complete therapy at home and making speech pathology engaging and enjoyable.

    Claudia’s special interests include speech sound disorders, early language, fluency and early literacy. She is trained in Hanen It Takes Two To Talk, a program that is tailored for young children who have language delays, the Lidcombe Program for Early Intervention of Stuttering and the Sounds Write Literacy Program, and is equipped to address various language challenges in young children.

    When not working, Claudia enjoys spending time with her family, indulging in delicious food and being out in nature. She has recently welcomed a little boy into her family, further fuelling her love for children.

  • Hannah Dillon

    SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

    Hannah completed a Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology from Edith Cowan University and has experience working in both the public and private sectors.

    Her special interests include speech sound disorders, early language, school-aged language, fluency and early literacy. Hannah is committed to working closely and collaboratively with families to understand their child’s specific needs, whilst providing therapy that is rooted in evidence-based practice. This allows her to provide therapy that is fun, functional, meaningful and family-centred, empowering children to become confident communicators who can express themselves and advocate for their needs.

    She is trained in and commonly uses approaches from Hanen It Takes Two To Talk and the Lidcombe Program for Early Intervention of Stuttering. 

    Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, practising Pilates, and enjoying the sunshine!

  • Rebecca Preston

    SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

    Rebecca has experience working with clients across the lifespan. Graduating from the University of Queensland (more than 20 years ago!), she has worked in both Private and Community settings. She has a special interest in early language, AAC and paediatric feeding/dysphagia.

    She is PROMPT trained and has experience working with Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

    Rebecca embraces a Total Communication Approach and is experienced with AAC assessment and implementation. She is additionally trained in the LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) approach.

    When she’s not working, Rebecca spends time with her two daughters and her fiancé, and on Sundays can be found trail running.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, a referral is not required. Gives us a call or send us an email to discuss your concerns.

  • Therapy can make a significant difference in the early years. If you have any concerns about your child’s communication and language development, seek advice from a speech pathologist. We can assess children from 8 months of age for communication concerns.

  • We primarily see primary school children from 12 months of age. However, we are open to seeing older children, teens and adults on a case-by-case basis.

  • We provide services to self-managed and plan-managed NDIS clients but not agency-managed.

    • Private Health

    • Medicare Care Plan - to be obtained through your GP

    • NDIS self and plan managed funding

    Please contact us to further discuss funding options

  • Travel fees may apply depending on location. All fees will be discussed and agreed upon before sessions take place.

Contact us.

We’d love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to reach out.