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.
Autism
At Innerlink Therapy, we provide Autism Speech Pathology services for children, teenagers and adults across Belmore and, Canterbury-Bankstown. Our experienced Speech Pathologists support autistic individuals with communication, language, social interaction and participation in everyday life.
We provide personalised, evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming therapy that recognises each person’s strengths, preferences and individual communication style. Our goal is to support meaningful communication, connection and confidence across home, school, work and community environments.
How Speech Pathology Supports 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.
Our Approach to Autism Support
At Innerlink Therapy, we recognise that every autistic person communicates, learns and interacts differently. We focus on understanding each person’s strengths, interests and individual communication style.
Our Speech Pathologists use a strengths-based approach that supports authentic communication, participation and independence while respecting each person’s identity and preferences.
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
Children can have a lot of difficulty understanding what will happen next. Many children with autism need a visual tool to help them understand simple routines. At Innerlink Therap, 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.
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.