Time for Words is a child-centred, family friendly Speech Pathology service operating in the Bayside area of Melbourne since 2011.  It is run by Alexandra Tomov BSc(Hons) MSPA CPSP.  Alexandra qualified as a Speech Pathologist in 1996 and has extensive experience working with infants, pre-school and primary school aged children who have:
  • Expressive and receptive language delay / disorders
  • Speech sound delay / disorders (articulation and phonology)
  • Literacy difficulties
  • Dysfluent speech (stutter)
  • Hearing impairment
  • Social interaction difficulties

Early intervention

Early intervention is very important for the development of a child's communication and literacy skills.  In particular, treating a presenting problem before a child starts school may encourage a smoother transition into the schooling environment.

Individual therapy programs

​Time for Words develops individual therapy programs for each child based on best available evidence.  Therapy goals are set at the beginning of the program and progress is monitored on a regular basis.  The recommended frequency of the therapy sessions is determined according to evidence-based practice and your child's needs.

Concerned about your child?

If you have any concerns about your child's speech and/or language development, please contact Alexandra to discuss whether or not an assessment is required.  ​A doctor's referral is not necessary for your child to be seen.

Alexandra Tomov

Alexandra is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, a member of Speech Pathology Australia and a registered provider for Medicare and most private health funds.
​Following qualification in 1996, Alexandra worked in the UK and then Australia in various paediatric settings including community health, a pre-school language unit, primary schools and an early intervention centre for children with multiple disabilities.
​For several years, Alexandra worked with children with severe-profound hearing loss at the Cochlear Implant Clinic, Eye & Ear Hospital, Melbourne.
​​Alexandra has also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne in projects investigating outcomes for children with bilateral cochlear implants.