Babble to Bloom
Speech Pathology
At Babble to Bloom, we provide speech pathology services to children in their natural environment, at home, daycare, preschool, school or in the community
Bloom
/bluːm/
From Proto-Indo-European root *bhel- meaning "to thrive, flourish"
Babble to Bloom is a dedicated mobile paediatric speech pathology service. We service the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland region. Telehealth is also available.
Through tailored, family-centred services, we partner with families, educators, and communities to nurture each child's unique strengths, promote confidence, and build pathways to meaningful participation in all areas of life.
Our lead therapist, Sarah has experience working on speech sounds, receptive and expressive language, early language development, social communication, fluency (stuttering), literacy and pre-literacy development.
Sarah is a qualified Orofacial Myology Therapist (OMT) who takes a holistic approach to therapy, addressing the underlying muscle function of the mouth, face, and neck rather than treating speech or feeding difficulties in isolation. She works collaboratively with other professionals involved in each child’s care, including ENTs, dentists, chiropractors, and occupational therapists, to provide coordinated, comprehensive support.
Sarah is a bilingual speech pathologist, and enjoys working with families from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Services
Babble to Bloom provides speech assessment and therapy for 0-18 year olds. We provide individualised therapy to support children from all backgrounds and abilities to reach their goals.
Assessment to identify strengths and challenges in communication, language, speech, fluency, and social interaction, forming the foundation for tailored therapy planning and support
Speech sound disorders
Assessment
Supporting children with speech sound disorders by providing targeted, evidence-based therapy to help them produce clearer, more accurate speech for confident communication
Receptive and expressive language
Stuttering
Supporting individuals who stutter by providing strategies and treatment to build fluency, confidence, and effective communication.
Sarah is trained in the Lidcombe Program
Helping children develop receptive language (understanding others) and expressive language (sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings) to support effective and meaningful communication in everyday life
Parent coaching to empower caregivers with practical strategies and insights that support their child’s communication development in everyday routines and interactions.
Sarah is trained in Hanen ‘It Takes Two To Talk’ parent program
Supporting social communication development by honouring each child’s unique way of connecting with others, using neuroaffirming approaches that build authentic, respectful, and meaningful interactions
Social communication
Caregiver coaching
Telehealth
Report writing
Appointments from anywhere, Australia-wide, helping to reduce waitlists in high-demand areas. Both assessment and intervention available via telehealth.
Comprehensive report writing services that document assessment findings, therapy progress, and individualised recommendations to support communication goals across home, school, and community settings.
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A note from Sarah
Hello! I’m Sarah, Director and Speech Pathologist at Babble to Bloom and a grateful mum of two.
I love working with children and families to support communication, connection, and confidence. As a speech pathologist, I value the opportunity to help children develop skills that make everyday life easier—whether that’s learning new words, being understood, expressing their needs, or engaging more confidently with the people around them.
I aim to create a supportive and engaging environment where children feel safe to learn, and families feel understood and involved. It’s a privilege to be part of each child’s journey and to help them grow in ways that matter to them and the people around them.
Sarah Fanayan
B. Speech Pathology (Hons) | CPSP SPA Member
Orofacial Myology Therapist (AOMC Foundation training)
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Play is the most natural and motivating way for children to learn. Using games, toys, and pretend scenarios helps children practice speech and language skills in a fun, low-pressure setting. This approach keeps sessions engaging while building communication, social, and problem-solving skills at the same time.
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Child-led means the therapist follows the child’s interests and cues to guide activities. This approach helps children feel in control, motivated, and more willing to participate. By working within activities the child enjoys, therapy becomes more engaging and supports genuine, meaningful communication growth.
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At Babble to Bloom, we have a neuroaffirming focus on supporting each child’s unique way of thinking, communicating, and interacting with the world. Instead of trying to “fix” differences, this approach celebrates them and builds on individual strengths. By creating a respectful and accepting environment, children feel safe, understood, and empowered to develop their communication skills.
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We believe in capacity building and parent education to support progress beyond the therapy session. By coaching parents and caregivers, therapists share strategies and tools that can be used in everyday life. This empowers families to create more opportunities for communication practice, helping skills develop faster and more naturally.
Therapy Approach
Our evidence backed, best practice approach to speech pathology therapy
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Contact
For general inquiries, please complete the Inquiry Form.
For referrals, please click ‘Make a referral’ below to be taken to the intake form.
Looking forward to connecting with you soon.