At The Soundmill Centre, we believe families and educators thrive when they have access to clear, practical, and evidence-based information. Our resource library has been created by Adelaide speech pathologists to help you understand your child’s development and feel confident supporting their communication journey — at home, in early learning settings, and at school.

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Whether you’re checking that your child’s speech, language, literacy, or feeding development is on track, or you’re noticing something that doesn’t quite feel right, these resources offer trusted guidance and clear next steps. They’re designed to support families across Adelaide and Southern suburbs, using approaches grounded in Australian best practice.

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Explore the topics below to learn more about speech pathology and child development:

Milestones (click the green links)

• Typical communication and developmental milestones from birth to 12 years, and signs that extra support may be helpful.

Speech Sounds

• How children develop clear speech, common sound patterns, and when to consider speech therapy.

Feeding

• From first tastes and textures to fussy eating, sensory challenges, and mealtime concerns.

Literacy

• Understanding how reading, spelling, and writing skills develop — and how difficulties can affect learning.

Dyslexia

• Evidence-based information and practical strategies to support children with dyslexia.

Language

• Supporting understanding, expression, and learning at home and at school.

Autism & Social Communication

• Building connection, play, interaction, and social understanding.

Stuttering

• Understanding fluency differences and supporting confident communication.

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication)

• Exploring communication systems that support language, participation, and independence.

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When Should I Contact a Speech Pathologist?

If you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, literacy, feeding, or communication — even small ones — it’s okay to seek advice. Many families contact us simply to check that development is on track or to gain reassurance.

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Early support can make a meaningful difference, and you don’t need to wait until problems feel “serious” to reach out.

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