Helping Kids Find Their Words, and Their Confidence.
I'm Sim Dhaliwal, a speech pathologist and qualified teacher. For more than 30 years I've helped children, teenagers and adults grow in confidence with talking, reading, spelling and writing.
A Speech Pathologist Who's Also a Teacher.
Most speech pathologists know the therapy. Most teachers know the classroom. I've spent more than 30 years doing both, so I understand not only how language develops, but how it shows up in the spelling test, the reading group and the homework at the kitchen table.
It means the work is never abstract. We focus on what's genuinely getting in your child's way, at school and at home, and I show you how to help between our sessions.
Support for Language, Literacy and Learning.
Talking & Listening
Finding the right words, being understood, and following what's said in the classroom and at home.
Reading
Sounding out words, reading smoothly, and genuinely understanding the text.
Spelling
How words are built, so spelling finally becomes dependable.
Writing
Getting ideas onto the page with clear grammar and structure.
Confidence with Friends
Joining in, taking turns and feeling at ease around other kids.
Guidance for Parents
Simple, practical strategies for home, plus support talking things through with school.
Not Sure Where to Start?
That's completely normal. Tell me what's worrying you, and I'll point you the right way.
Book a First ConsultationPrimary and high-school students, and adults too, in person in Adelaide or by telehealth.
Reaching Out Is the Hardest Part.
We Have a Chat
No pressure, no jargon. You tell me what's worrying you, and I'll be honest about whether I'm the right fit.
We Take a Proper Look
A friendly assessment to understand what's happening, and where the real gaps are.
We Make a Plan, Together
A clear way forward in plain language, with practical things to do at home.
What Parents Say
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You don't need the right words to begin, that's my job. Send a message and we'll take it gently from there.
Book a First ConsultationLet's Have a Chat.
Not sure if I'm the right person? That's exactly what a first conversation is for. Reach out and we'll take it from there.