Language & Communication Disorders Help at Lakeside Rooms
Enhancing Connection, Confidence and Everyday Interaction
Communication is more than speaking - it’s how we share ideas, build relationships, solve problems, and understand the world around us. When speech, language, or social communication skills develop differently, everyday situations like conversations, learning, or friendships can become more challenging.
Language and communication difficulties can affect people of any age. Children may have trouble using words to express needs, following instructions, or understanding social cues like turn-taking. Teenagers may struggle with more complex communication such as perspective-taking, organising thoughts, or managing school demands. Adults may notice challenges with communication in the workplace, social situations, or after significant stress, injury, or changes in health.
Language and communication challenges are more common than many people realise. Around 1 in 7 Australian children have a speech or language concern identified when they begin school (Australian Early Development Census, 2021). Early understanding and support can make communication feel easier and more natural across home, school, work and community settings.
How Lakeside Rooms Can Help
At Lakeside Rooms, our psychologists and psychiatrists support children, adolescents, and adults with a range of communication needs - social communication difficulties, or challenges related to neurodevelopment, anxiety, trauma or learning differences.
Therapeutic and assessment approaches may include:
Communication assessments to identify strengths and areas for growth
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to build confidence and reduce communication anxiety
Social skills and emotional literacy programs to strengthen connection with others
Play and expressive therapies to support natural communication in younger clients
Parent and family-focused strategies that encourage communication at home
Autism and ADHD-informed supports tailored to individual communication styles
Psychoeducation to understand how communication skills develop over time
Our clinicians work gently and collaboratively, helping individuals build tools to express themselves with clarity and self-assurance. We celebrate diverse communication styles, including non-speaking and augmentative forms of communication, and adapt therapy to each person’s strengths and comfort level.
Lakeside Rooms practitioners see communication as connection. By supporting skill development, confidence and understanding, Lakeside Rooms therapists help people engage more fully in relationships, learning and everyday life.
Take the first step toward feeling better. Contact us today to find out more.
