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Speech & Language Therapy, Bay of Plenty Nz

Helping Children
Find Their Voice

Paediatric speech and language therapy supporting children to communicate, connect, and thrive.

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Are you worried that your toddler isn’t talking?
Are you waiting for public assessment and unsure how to support your child while you wait?
Does your child have a disability or additional needs and you want to help them communicate successfully?
Are you worried about your child’s feeding or eating and drinking?

How we can help

Little Voices Speech and Language Therapy are specialists in early years, additional needs and disabilities, and feeding difficulties.

We provide compassionate, evidence-based paediatric speech and language therapy.

Whether you’re worried that your toddler isn’t talking yet, your child is finding it difficult to communicate with others, they have a diagnosis or disability, or mealtimes have become stressful, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Is your child…

Not talking yet or using fewer words than other children their age?

Difficult for family members or others to understand?

Finding it hard to follow instructions or understand what is said to them?

Becoming frustrated because they can't communicate what they want or need?

Finding it difficult to play or interact with other children?

Repeating words or phrases without using them meaningfully?

Autistic or neurodivergent?

Have other additional needs or a diagnosis (medical, genetic, and/or chromosomal)?

Eating only a very limited range of foods?

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed at mealtimes?

Gagging, refusing foods or struggling to try new foods?

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You know your child best. If something doesn't feel quite right, we're here to listen.

Talk to Sophie

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Why Choose Little Voices?

Little voices specialize in supporting preschool-aged children and children with additional developmental needs. We focus on early intervention, working alongside families to create enjoyable, meaningful therapy that fits naturally into your child’s daily routines. Our therapy is family-centered, neuro-affirming, and tailored to each child’s unique strengths, interests, and goals. giving families the confidence, knowledge and practical strategies to help their child thrive.

We work with children who are:

Late talkers
Autistic/Neurodiverse
Experiencing feeding difficulties or restricted eating
Living with additional needs or disabilities
Using, learning, or needing Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Having difficulty understanding language
Finding social communication challenging
Difficult to understand

Every child communicates differently

Our role is to understand how your child communicates best and support them in developing functional communication in ways that are meaningful for them and their family.

Kind Words from Real Parents

"My 2.5 year old was struggling with his speech and Sophie has been amazing! She turned something I was really worried about into something we could work through together. She also helped me understand what’s typical for this age, which really eased the pressure I was feeling from outside opinions. After just a few sessions, I noticed a big improvement, and now he has so many words and is putting them together beautifully. His communication has come on in leaps and bounds and I couldn’t be happier!"

Fianna F
"We have been to several SLTs in Tauranga, and Sophie is by far the best. Our son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of two, and was completely nonverbal until the age of three and a half. Since starting with Sophie he is now able to have a conversation and communicate his needs. Sophie has always made speech fun for him, creating new games or picking up new toys he was interested in, so they could practice communication while playing. Sophie created personalised communication boards not only for home, but also for daycare. We are forever grateful to Sophie for everything she has done for our family and our son."

Stephanie V
“Sophie has done amazing work with our 4 year old. From the very beginning she was professional, well organised and her knowledge and experience around Speech and Language therapy was clear. We enjoyed her friendly, approachable nature and she has a real sense of fun that works well with young children. We would highly recommend Little Voices!"

Rachel H
"Sophie is amazing! I had my special needs child come to see her for a year and the progress in his speech is amazing. She’s kind and patient and the sessions are fun. Definetly recommend little voices for your child’s fun speech therapy."

Millena C
"Sophie has been working with my 2 year old son for about 6 months. She engages with children really effectively which I feel is key for Speech Language Therapy and my son loves his sessions with her. She is very professional and a pleasure to work with. Her programme works well for my son - he started signing with her on his second session, which he previously wasn't and often says new words for the first time when working with her. I love how her sessions are educational as well. Highly recommend."

Kate R

Contact Us

If you have concerns about your child’s communication, we’re here to help. Get in touch to discuss your child’s needs, ask questions, or book an assessment. Together, we’ll create a plan that supports your child, and your family, to help them find their voice.

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