At Melbourne Speech and Language Services, we help kids develop the communication skills they need to participate in their family, friendships and community. Principal Speech Pathologist Dei Aikman has been providing paediatric speech therapy in the Dandenong region since 2014, and opened our dedicated clinic in 2022 with a vision: to provide speech therapy in an environment where children and families from all backgrounds genuinely enjoy their experience. Where therapy feels less like an appointment and more like time well spent.
Speech Pathology services in Dandenong for children & families
Supporting families across Dandenong and surrounding areas
We work with families throughout Dandenong, Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Clyde North, Keysborough, Springvale and surrounding areas, celebrating the rich cultural diversity that makes our community special. We support children with speech delays, autism spectrum disorders and developmental challenges through evidence-based therapy, NDIS-funded services and school-based programs.
How we work:
With families as true partners. Parents and carers jump right in with every session, picking up strategies that can be taken into real life – at the breakfast table, in the car, during bedtime stories. When you call, you'll chat with Dei first to make sure we're the right match.
As part of your village. We collaborate with your child's paediatrician, occupational therapist, psychologist, teachers – whoever else is cheering them on. When everyone's on the same team, magic happens.
With persistence and patience (and a few tricks up our sleeves). Some kids need time to warm up, others learn best when they're moving and some have plenty to say without using words at all. We meet every child exactly where they are – and we don't give up. We try new approaches until we find what clicks, working with children of all abilities and behaviours.
For the long adventure. There's something wonderful about watching a child blossom over months and years. We get to celebrate every breakthrough with you, and your child gets a therapist who remembers their favourite toy and exactly what makes them giggle.
Our growing team works from our welcoming clinic and also provides home and school-based speech services throughout Dandenong and beyond. Led by Dei's decade-plus commitment to the community, we're speech pathologists who love our diverse community, taking a collaborative, family-centred approach to helping kids shine. We're known for our reliability, hands-on therapy and commitment to real-world goals that help children thrive at home, school and beyond.