At Transpeak Speech Pathology, we aim to deliver speech pathology services that are family-centred, supported by latest research and adaptable for each individual. Our services are based on the values of trust, respect and integrity when working together with you. Intervention plans are tailored to your unique circumstances and work on building on your child’s strengths.
Supporting communication and feeding skills in infants and children helps to enhance their experiences for life.
Maximise your child's communication and/or feeding skills potential
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Thuy FrakkingB.SpPath (Hons), PhD
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
Dr Thuy Frakking has over 17 years of clinical experience working with infants and children in the areas of speech, language, fluency, literacy and feeding/swallowing skills within public hospital and private healthcare settings in Queensland and New South Wales. Thuy enjoys using her skills and knowledge to develop patient and family centred management plans, which are practical and achievable. She continually accesses many Speech Pathology Australia professional development workshops and seminars to keep her knowledge up to date and relevant.
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We are committed to working with you to maximise your child’s communication and/or feeding skills potential.
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Supporting communication and feeding skills in infants and children helps to enhance their experiences for life.
Speech Therapy
Our team can provide assessment, advice and treatment options for communication and/or feeding difficulties. The types of conditions a speech pathologist can treat include:
- Speech
- Language
- Feeding/Swallowing
- Literacy
Speech
Speech refers to how clearly your child can talk. More specifically, does your child:
- Mix up their sounds? For example, says ‘tat’ for ‘cat’
- Talk ‘jibberish’ and most people find it hard to understand them?
- Struggle to get sounds or words out? For example, says ‘m-m- mum’
- Repeat words or phrases? For example, says ‘but, but, but I can’
Language
There are two components to language: receptive (understanding) and expressive (ability to express needs and wants). More specifically, does your child:
- Not follow instructions at home or in school?
- Have difficulties telling you what they want or how they feel?
- Have no words at 2 years old?
- Speak more than 2 languages, but mixes them up?
- Have difficulties understanding what you say?
- Ask you to repeat yourself often?
- Struggle to maintain ‘pass’ grades for English?
Feeding/Swallowing
Feeding/swallowing skills start from birth and are vital for good growth and nutrition. Feeding/swallowing skills refer to how well your child can eat and drink foods and fluids for their age. More specifically, does your child:
- Refuse to eat or bottle/breast feed?
- Choke or gag on certain food textures?
- Eat a limited range of food?
- Struggle to eat or drink enough volume each mealtime?
Literacy
The ability to identify and sequence sounds in words and decode written text are important for the development of reading skills in children. More specifically, does your child:
- Have difficulties sound out words in a book?
- Substitute words when reading?
- Struggle to understand or answer questions about a book?
Research
Dr Frakking completed a PhD on, ‘The use of cervical auscultation in the diagnosis of aspiration in children.’ Aspiration occurs when you swallow food or fluids down the wind pipe (e.g. trachea) instead of the food pipe (e.g. oesophagus). Swallowing food/fluids incorrectly can cause short and long-term damage to your child’s lungs; and may result in refusal of feeding. Early detection of a swallowing disorder is recommended for safe and enjoyable mealtimes. Read More
Contact Us
Appointments are available for:
Saturday clinics 8:00 to 5:00pm
Mobile:
- 0413 757 653 (if dialling from within Australia)
- +61 413 757 653 (if dialling from overseas)
Clinic location:
118 Northmore St, Mitchelton, QLD, 4053.
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What you need to know to get started
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Do I need a referral to from a doctor?
No a doctor’s referral is not required. Self referrals are accepted.
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Is there any funding to help assist me with costs?
There are a few options that may be available to you. These include:
- Private Health Insurance. Rebates vary between providers and you are encouraged to contact your insurer to see what is covered. HiCaPS is available for instant claiming.
- Visit your local GP to see if your child is eligible for a Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan. This would allow your child up to 5 sessions of allied health appointments. Maximum rebate per session is approximately $52.
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What are the signs of a speech disorder?
Children may have difficulties with their speech if they are displaying any of the following:
- Mixing up sounds. For example, says ‘tat’ for ‘cat.’
- Talks ‘jibberish’ and not being understood well.
- Struggles to get sounds or words out. For example, says ‘m-m- mum.’
- Repeats words or phrases. For example, says ‘but, but, but I can.’
11 July 2025
Paediatric Cervical Auscultation Workshop – 2025
I am excited to announce that this year’s paediatric cervical auscultation workshop will be held at the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Brisbane. Thank you to The Common Good for their support and help with registrations. To enrol in the workshop, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-cervical-auscultation-in-paediatric-dysphagia-tickets-1393503830469
29 August 2024
Paediatric Cervical Auscultation Workshop – 2024
I’m really excited to deliver a 2-day paediatric cervical auscultation workshop in New Zealand – all thanks to Emily Jones & Celia Butler (Speech-Language Pathologists) from Massey University. For further information and registration details, please see this link: Paediatric Cervical Auscultation Workshops 2024 Flyer
12 August 2023
Paediatric Cervical Auscultation Workshop – 2023
I will be co-presenting a Paediatric Cervical Auscultation workshop with A/Prof Kelly Weir in September 2023. For further details, please see the attached flyer WACHS CA Perth WS and registration link at: Speech Pathology Australia – Course Details