Welcome to Capable Kids
Capable Kids is a multidisciplinary paediatric practice based in Sydney’s Southern Suburbs in Engadine. We are a small group of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Clinical Psychologists who specialise in learning and development for children and young adults aged from 0-18 years.
Speech Pathology
Our skilled Speech Pathologists work with children to assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, voice, articulation, stuttering, feeding, literacy, social skills and autism difficulties.
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Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapists are equipped to assist your child in developing their ability to participate in their daily environment. We are passionate about working with families using a range of treatment and therapy techniques to achieve successful outcomes.
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Psychological Assessments
Capable Kids is able to offer comprehensive psychological assessments for children including: Developmental, Cognitive, Educational, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments.
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Latest News
Simple and Effective Language Strategies
If you have a child aged 0-5 who has difficulties communicating, such as not using many words or difficulties understanding your instructions, they may need additional support at home to help them develop these skills. These skills will allow them...
Therapy Homework – Why is it important?
Ugh homework – who’s kid rolls their eyes or gets frustrated if you say the dreaded ‘h’ word. We get it, homework can be boring. However, in relation to therapy – its super important. As your child makes progress in therapy, it is important to...
Parent led language intervention via telehealth
COVID, Waiting Lists and Getting the Best Therapy As recently as July this year, there has been discussion in the media about the shortage of Speech Pathologists and lengthening waiting lists (Allison, 2021). It was suggested that many children are...
Conversation Stations
The ability to have a conversation with another person is a seemingly simple aspect of life and social interaction that we can take for granted. Conversations are an important skill that help build meaningful relationships, give and receive...
Why have I been sent here? (Part 1: Speech Pathology)
This is a common question that we often find diligent parents asking when they walk through the doors at Capable Kids. The simple answer is they are here because they are trying to do the best by their child and they have realised or been told by...
Why have I been sent here? (Part 2: Occupational Therapy)
At Capable Kids, we also offer Occupational therapy for children and young adults. Sometimes a child has been referred to Occupational Therapy alone, but other times they have been told they need to come to Occupational Therapy and Speech...
Latest News
Simple and Effective Language Strategies
If you have a child aged 0-5 who has difficulties communicating, such as not using many words or difficulties understanding your instructions, they may need additional support at home to help them develop these skills. These skills will allow them...
Therapy Homework – Why is it important?
Ugh homework – who’s kid rolls their eyes or gets frustrated if you say the dreaded ‘h’ word. We get it, homework can be boring. However, in relation to therapy – its super important. As your child makes progress in therapy, it is important to...
Parent led language intervention via telehealth
COVID, Waiting Lists and Getting the Best Therapy As recently as July this year, there has been discussion in the media about the shortage of Speech Pathologists and lengthening waiting lists (Allison, 2021). It was suggested that many children are...
Conversation Stations
The ability to have a conversation with another person is a seemingly simple aspect of life and social interaction that we can take for granted. Conversations are an important skill that help build meaningful relationships, give and receive...
Why have I been sent here? (Part 1: Speech Pathology)
This is a common question that we often find diligent parents asking when they walk through the doors at Capable Kids. The simple answer is they are here because they are trying to do the best by their child and they have realised or been told by...
Why have I been sent here? (Part 2: Occupational Therapy)
At Capable Kids, we also offer Occupational therapy for children and young adults. Sometimes a child has been referred to Occupational Therapy alone, but other times they have been told they need to come to Occupational Therapy and Speech...
