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An authoritative guide to help parents, carers, and educators understand the best schooling and support options for children with speech and language delays in Brisbane.
Speech delay affects how a child produces sounds, understands language, and communicates. Schools vary significantly in the level of support they offer, so understanding your options is essential. This guide outlines the types of school environments available and what makes each one suitable for different communication needs.
Choosing a school involves more than picking a location. Speech and communication support must be embedded into everyday teaching. Consider the level of specialist support, teacher training, integration with therapy, class sizes, and the school’s philosophy toward inclusion.
Mainstream schools may offer classroom adjustments, learning support teams, and occasional speech therapy access. These settings suit children with mild to moderate speech delays who benefit from typical classroom environments.
These schools have regular access to speech-language therapists who collaborate with teachers. This model supports more consistent intervention and suits children needing regular assistance.
These units offer smaller class sizes and specialised staff. They support children who need additional structure, communication support, and targeted intervention alongside opportunities for integration.
These schools provide intensive daily language support and multidisciplinary programs ideal for children with moderate to severe speech or language disorders.
A specialist Prep–12 school dedicated exclusively to Language Disorder, offering high-level speech and language support within a structured environment.
View WebsiteProvides statewide school support, assessments, and specialist programs designed for students with Language Disorder.
View WebsiteA leading speech and hearing organisation offering therapy, assessments, and school-linked support for children with communication challenges.
View WebsiteProvides speech and language therapy for school-aged children, with strong links to classroom outcomes and school communication skills.
View WebsiteSupports children aged 4–18 with speech, language, and literacy needs, offering both clinic-based and school-collaborative therapy models.
View WebsiteSpeech delay refers to difficulty producing sounds, while language disorder affects understanding and using language. Many children experience both, and support needs differ accordingly.
A specialist setting becomes appropriate when communication challenges significantly impact learning, social participation, and classroom engagement, even with mainstream support.
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