Resources
Stone Speech Pathology resources
The resources shared on this page have been thoughtfully developed by the Stone Speech Pathology (SSP) team in collaboration with speech pathology university students, bringing together clinical expertise, current evidence, and emerging perspectives. These materials have been created to support families, educators, and professionals to better understand and support a range of areas in child development. Our resources are designed to be practical, accessible, and grounded in real-world clinical experience and often supplemented by video examples!
These resources are general in nature and are intended to complement, not replace, individualised assessment and intervention provided by a qualified speech pathologist. For individual concerns or tailored therapy, we strongly encourage you to seek support from a healthcare professional. We ask that you use these resources responsibly and do not reproduce or adapt without permission from Stone Speech Pathology.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Resources
Augmentative & Alternative Communication is a broad term describing the different forms of expressing communication. Individuals use a variety of strategies and tools to make their communication effective and improve the quality of their interactions. These AAC resources have been developed to increase your awareness and confidence with AAC tools to support others to be able to effectively communicate – because everyone has a voice!
What is AAC?
watch this video to learn more about AAC
The Importance of AAC
watch this video to learn about the impact AAC has on effective communication
Effective Communication
watch this video to learn about what makes communication effective
Greater AAC Access
watch this video to learn about making AAC more accessible for everyone to use
Types of AAC
watch this video to learn more about aided and unaided AAC options
AUSLAN vs KWS
watch this video to learn about the differences between AUSLAN and Key Word Sign
Vocabulary
watch this video to learn about core and fringe vocabulary included in AAC systems
Aided Language Boards
watch this video to learn more about aided language boards
Modelling
watch this video to start to learn about modelling and how to model AAC systems
Modelling Wants and Needs
watch this video to learn more about modelling wants and needs to support communication
Modelling Play
watch this video to learn how to model using AAC during play and turn-taking
Social Communication
watch this video to learn how to use AAC to support social interactions
Modelling Emotions
watch this video to learn how to model feelings and emotions
Modelling for Students
watch this video with students to help them better understand and support AAC use
Modelling in Classrooms
watch this video to start to learn to model AAC in classrooms
Modelling in the Playground
watch this video to learn how to model in a playground
Early Development Resources
Early language, speech and mealtime milestones describe the skills children typically develop as they learn to communicate, eat, and interact with the world around them. These resources provide an overview of what development may look like in the early years. The aim is to help families and caregivers understand emerging skills, celebrate progress and access information while waiting for speech pathology services.
Supporting Early Language Development
Language vs Speech
watch this video to learn the differences between language and speech
Modelling Language
watch this video to learn more about how to model language to support development
You, Me, See
Watch this video to learn about the "You, Me, See" strategy, of Caroline Cole's research, as a way to remember how to model language
Routines
watch this video to learn more about intergating language strategies into your daily routines
Follow Your Child's Lead
watch this video to learn more about how to make language development engaging
Modelling language - examples
watch this video to see more examples of modelling language
You, Me, See - examples
watch this video to see more examples of adults using the You, Me, See strategy
Reptition & Routines
watch this video to learn about the benefits of repetition to support language growth
Supporting Early Speech Development
Nursery Rhymes
watch this video to learn more about how nursery rhymes help speech development
Sound Play
watch this video to learn about using sounds during play to promote speech production
Face to Face
watch this video to learn about the importance of getting on the same level to support language development
Face to Face - examples
watch this video to see more examples of using the face to face strategy
Supporting Early Mealtime Development
Parent Provides Child Decides
watch this video to learn about supporting the development of positive food relationships
At My Level
watch this video to learn the importance of positioning and the impact this can have on mealtime safety and engagement
90-90-90 strategy
watch this video to learn about 90-90-90 when a child is sitting for a mealtime
General Mealtime Tips
watch this video to learn about general tips to make mealtimes more postive and successful
What to Look for in Mealtimes
watch this video to learn what to take notice of when introducing new foods
Mealtime Red Flags
watch this video to be aware of some key signs that may indicated more complex mealtime challenges
Toy Library resources
Toy Libraries are integral to their communities. These resources were developed to support families at home with strategies modelled by the speech pathologist. In time, our plan is to continue to work with local libraries to develop the current resources into a fully functioning library of toys with meaningful strategies to use with each toy.
The one-page companions for the toys will be available here in early 2026. They will be available for anyone to use with a wide range of toys that have similar functions such as games, books and puzzles.
They aim to provide practical information on strategies to support a child’s development of play and interaction, language, speech and augmentative modes of communication. They provide the adult with ideas on how to use the resources to support interactions as well as specific strategies to promote different areas of communication.