Beyond Speech Journey
At Beyond Speech, our journey with you goes beyond therapy — it’s about connection, collaboration, and meaningful growth. We move together through each stage of this process with curiosity, compassion, and purpose. We honour that every voice matters and that all communication is valid. With a holistic, evidence-based approach and a focus on what truly matters to you, we create a pathway of care that supports progress, confidence, and improved quality of life — helping you thrive, beyond speech.
understand
We begin by getting to know you — your story, your goals, and what’s most important to you. This includes your case history discussion, initial consultation, and assessment.
Focus:
To understand your needs deeply, gather information, and identify strengths and challenges.
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Timeframe:
Usually completed within the first 1–3 sessions.
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How clients feel:
Curious, hopeful, sometimes a little nervous — but heard, understood, and supported.
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Success looks like:
We have a clear understanding of your communication, feeding, or literacy profile, and you feel confident that we “get” you.
PLAN
Together, we set meaningful, evidence-based goals that align with your priorities and daily life. We design a practical therapy plan in collaboration with you and, where relevant, your family, teachers, or care team.
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Focus:
Goal-setting and therapy planning — ensuring everything we do is purposeful and realistic.
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Timeframe:
Typically completed by session 3–4.
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How clients feel:
Involved, informed, and motivated — you know what we’re aiming for and how we’ll get there.
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Success looks like:
You have clear, achievable goals and a plan that feels right for you.
GROW
Therapy begins. We work together in engaging, evidence-based sessions to build skills in communication, feeding, language, or literacy. You’ll receive strategies and home practice ideas to help progress between sessions.
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Focus:
Skill development, confidence, and translating therapy into everyday life.
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Timeframe:
Ongoing — often 3 to 6 months+ depending on goals and frequency of therapy.
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How clients feel:
Encouraged, supported, and starting to notice real changes.
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Success looks like:
You’re making steady progress towards your goals, and therapy feels relevant and meaningful.
review
Every quarter, we hold a Management Plan meeting to review your progress, update goals, and celebrate wins. We make any needed adjustments to keep therapy aligned with your needs.
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Focus:
Reflection, feedback, and refining the plan to ensure continued growth.
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Timeframe:
Every 3 months or at the end of a therapy block.
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How clients feel:
Proud of progress, clear about next steps, and confident about where things are heading.
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Success looks like:
Goals are progressing or achieved, and the next phase of your plan feels purposeful and achievable.
thrive
We continue to nurture your progress and adapt therapy as your needs, goals, or life circumstances change. Many clients remain in this stage for an extended time — cycling through Grow and Review as new skills are developed and consolidated. We celebrate your achievements, reinforce strengths, and ensure your communication, feeding, or literacy skills continue to thrive across all areas of life. When appropriate, we may plan for maintenance sessions, check-ins, or a pause in therapy — always with the option to reconnect when new goals arise.
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Focus:
Supporting ongoing growth, maintaining meaningful progress, and promoting independence and confidence — while staying connected throughout your journey.
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Timeframe:
Varies — some clients continue here long term, moving fluidly between Grow and Review as needed.
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How clients feel:
Confident, supported, and proud; empowered to apply their skills in everyday life with the knowledge that Beyond Speech is here whenever they need.
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Success looks like:
Sustained progress, strong connections, and an improved quality of life — thriving within and beyond therapy.