Introducing our new Speech Therapy Program!
Horse Talk is a one of kind Australian developed speech pathology program designed to specifically improve your child’s:
Receptive Language (understanding) skills
Expressive Language (talking) skills
Social skills and mental well being
Motor (physical) skills
Lifelong practical skills
1 Hour Therapy Session
Therapy is conducted between the speech therapist and the children for one hour
Group Activity
4 children in the group
Fully Supervised
One speech therapist at all times, plus horse handler
Horse Talk specifically helps children with lifelong disabilities by:
Getting children outside of the traditional therapy room to work on speech therapy goals
Developing functional communication goals with purpose, by working with a horse
Promoting social skills by working in a small group of max 4 children
Giving them lifelong, practical skills
Helping communication generalisation in a fun context
Simultaneously practising physical skills such as co-ordination, gross and fine motor skills
We are passionate about helping all children improve their communication and overall quality of life.
Horse Talk brings the fun to therapy, along with many additional long-term benefits.
Traditionally, the use of horses with children with lifelong disability has shown many documented benefits, including:
Improved mental wellbeing- decreased anxiety, depression, and stress
Improved learning skills: focus and concentration during learning
Improved social skills: learning social appropriateness, group skills, basic communication skills, responsibility
When does it run?
Horse Talk is run every second Thursday, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
Where does it run?
Hawkesbury Valley Equestrian Centre, Yarramundi NSW
What to bring
Enclosed shoes
Hat
Drink
Therapy Book
NDIS Approved!
The Horse Talk Process
STEP 1 – CALL US TO BOOK
Speak to our friendly team Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm about your child’s needs and what you would like to achieve. Your Speech pathologist can discuss your child’s appropriateness for the program.
STEP 2 – ASSESSMENT TO COMPLETE
Your child will need to complete a speech pathology assessment prior to commencing the program in order to determine their level of skills and set goals.
STEP 3 – MEDICAL FORMS
We ask that you provide your child’s medical history.
STEP 4 – JOIN A HORSE TALK GROUP
Our lovely admin and speech pathologists will then book your child into a horse talk group that best suits them.
How do I get started?
If your child is currently accessing speech therapy at Speak About, talk to your speech therapist about child’s suitability to the program.
Your Next Steps
Call our clinic on (02) 4555 1870 to invest in your child’s development.
Sydney Location: Shop 6-8, 28 Laurence Street, Richmond 2753 NSW
Central Coast Location: 6a Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah 2259 NSW