At Innerlink Therapy, we work alongside you and journey with you in discovering more about yourself and learn to embrace your abilities to participate in life.
Innerlink Therapy provides Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy for autistic children, teenagers and adults from our Belmore clinic, supporting clients across Canterbury-Bankstown and surrounding Sydney suburbs.
Autistic people may experience differences in communication, social interaction, sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, motor skills or everyday routines. These differences can affect participation at home, school, work and in the community. Our therapists work with clients and families to understand individual strengths, identify the areas affecting everyday participation, and develop practical goals that support communication, independence, confidence and meaningful involvement in daily life.
Some autistic people use more than one language in everyday life. Speaking more than one language does not cause autism or a communication disorder. When supporting multilingual clients, our Speech Pathologists consider the languages used at home, school, work and in the community as part of assessment and therapy planning.
How Speech Pathology Can Support people with Autism
Speech Pathology can support autistic individuals with many aspects of communication, including:
- Understanding and using language
- Expressing thoughts, needs and ideas
- Social communication skills
- Conversation skills and interaction
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Emotional expression and self-advocacy
- Communication confidence across everyday environments
Our Speech Pathologists work collaboratively with individuals, families and support networks to develop strategies that support each person’s communication goals.
How Occupational Therapy Can Support People with Autism
Occupational Therapy can support autistic children, teenagers and adults who experience difficulties with sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, motor skills, self-care, routines or participation in everyday activities.
Our Occupational Therapists focus on practical strategies that can support greater independence, confidence and participation at home, school, work and in the community. Therapy is tailored to each person’s strengths, preferences, goals and everyday priorities.
Our Approach to Autism Support
Our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists use a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that supports authentic communication, participation and independence while respecting each person’s identity, preferences and individual goals.
NDIS Autism Speech Pathology Support
Innerlink Therapy is an NDIS registered provider supporting eligible participants with Autism-related communication goals. Our Speech Pathologists collaborate with families and support teams to provide therapy that aligns with individual NDIS goals.
Using Visual Scripts
Visual supports can help children understand routines, transitions and what to expect. At Innerlink Therapy, we design these visual aids to suit your child’s needs.
Using Visual Supports
This is a simple schedule that is used. It shows the child what we will do now (first) and what will happen next (then). It helps with behaviour support, understanding the routine, or helping them to end an activity.
Autism and Visual Stories
For individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities, scripts provide an essential structure. Scripts help with making sense of their world. Visual learners do best when they can see the information. It helps when visual scripts have a clear beginning, middle, and end to an activity.
Our therapists work with clients with autism and families to set practical goals that reflect everyday priorities, such as communicating needs, managing routines, participating in learning or work, building independence and taking part in meaningful activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Speech Pathology support autistic children? Speech Pathology can support autistic children with communication, language development, social communication, understanding and expressing ideas, and developing strategies to participate more confidently in everyday activities.
Does Speech Pathology help with social communication? Yes. Speech Pathologists can support social communication skills, including conversation, understanding social cues, turn-taking, perspective-taking and building relationships.
Can autistic individuals use AAC communication? Yes. AAC can support autistic individuals who communicate differently or require additional communication methods. AAC may include pictures, communication devices, apps, gestures or other communication systems.
Does Innerlink Therapy provide NDIS Autism Speech Pathology? Yes. Innerlink Therapy is an NDIS registered provider offering Speech Pathology services for eligible participants with Autism-related communication goals.
Is autism therapy personalised for each individual? Yes. Innerlink Therapy provides personalised therapy based on each person’s strengths, communication style, goals and everyday environments.