Speech pathology is a profession concerned with helping people to communicate. Speech pathology encompasses all areas of communication including speech, language, signs, symbols and gestures, reading and writing. Speech pathologists are professionals who are trained to assess, diagnose and treat people who have difficulties with communication and/or swallowing and feeding.

For more information visit the Speech Pathology Australia website.

Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well being through occupation. Paediatric occupational therapists help children develop skills in the areas of self-care, school and play, as these are seen as a child's main areas of occupation. By supporting children and enabling them to achieve their maximum potential, paediatric occupational therapists indirectly work on developing confidence, self esteem, social skills and general well being.

For more information visit the Occupational Therapy Australia website.

Paediatric physiotherapy aims to help and treat children and young people who experience physical problems and have difficulty with movement. Paediatric physiotherapists have expertise and skills in managing children with a range of conditions affecting their physical development, mobility and ability to participate in activities of everyday life. They can treat short and long-term conditions that impact on physical development, activity and their ability to participate in play, learning and socializing, as well as providing support to their families and carers.

For more information visit the Australian Physiotherapy Association website.