Northern Gold Coast Clinic (Pacific Pines) and telehealth services for feeding, speech, language, literacy and stuttering.
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Welcome
I provide individual supports via clinic (Northern Gold Coast- Pacific Pines) and telehealth services for QLD and NSW.
My services are neurodivergent affirming and combine clinic and telehealth sessions with parents sending videos of typical situations and home practice.
VISION
I value all children’s unique abilities. I aim to support children to learn new skills in feeding and communication skills that they can take into a range of settings over their lifespan. I consider feeding, communication and literacy skills as essential skills, that bring joy and social connection.
Services
Supervision Services
Supervision Services
Supervision Services
Supervision Services for Speech Pathologists
Feeding Therapy
Supervision Services
Speech and Language Therapy
Supporting children and young adults with food worries, and infants transitioning to solids and more textured foods.
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Supporting your child from first words to abundant vocabulary, to age appropriate grammar. Supporting children with unique abilities to connect through 2 way communication.
Infant Feeding & Sleep
Speech and Language Therapy
Infant Feeding & Sleep
Support is provided with a range of evidence-based principles and family centered care. Suggestions are made for challenges with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning, and sleep.
Literacy Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Infant Feeding & Sleep
Evidence based literacy intervention for all literacy disorders
Stuttering Therapy
Stuttering Therapy
Stuttering Therapy
Evidence based intervention to empower those who stutter
FAQs
Does my child need therapy for feeding? And if so what is feeding therapy?
If you dread mealtimes with your child, then yes!
If you worry about them not eating enough foods to be growing and learning, then yes!
Consider Feeding Therapy. My approach is family centered and aims to be realistic and workable, not burden you with more mealtime stress.
If your child has a feeding-tube I also support tube weaning in collaboration with your multidisciplinary team, including your medical team.
I deliver a unique approach to feeding therapy based on the Responsive Feeding Therapy approach. I start with a case history and observe functional feeding skills to determine if your child has motor skills that need support with development, and/or finds different sensations of texture, colour and shape overwhelming. Therapy has a family-centered approach and is provided by a telehealth service from the comfort of your home, where your child feels most at ease.
Does my child need therapy for communication?
Early Intervention has the best outcomes so it's best to not 'wait and see'. Check your child's communication milestones at https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/
If in doubt, please contact me with any concerns.
Do you help with establishing breastfeeding?
Yes! As a speech pathologist I have had experience with premature babies, babies with neurological conditions, heart conditions, syndromes and clefts. I am passionate about empowering mothers to explore breastfeeding in a non-judgmental and supportive way.
Do you give second opinions on tongue-tie?
Yes. I do a functional based assessment on tongue range of movement for feeding, drinking and speech development. I always offer a non-invasive therapy approach as a first port of call, based on best evidence-based practice.
Do you help with weaning from breastfeeding and bottle?
Yes! I can help with approaches that are based on attachment promoting strategies.
Do you help with bottle aversions?
Yes! Bottle aversion is a scary scenario which can quickly escalate, so do not delay seeking help. Early support is essential.
Do you help with sleep challenges?
Yes! If you feel stressed and overwhelmed about your child's sleep then seek support.
If your baby has excessive night waking (wakes every 1-2 hours) then absolutely seek help.
If your infant has sleep challenges due to disability related issues (e.g., fatigues quickly due to Cerebral Palsy, has global developmental delays) I can support you to explore what are realistic expectations and provide strategies to support improved sleep.
I have an NDIS package, can I access your service?
Yes. If you have a self-managed or plan-managed NDIS package then you can access my service.
I don't have an NDIS package, can I access your service?
Yes. You can discuss with your GP if your child is eligible for a Medicare rebate via an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program. There will however still be out of pocket costs. Alternatively, if you have private health cover check if speech pathology services are covered. There are also some charities that help cover therapy fees. See section under "more" on charities.
Acknowledgment of Country
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I work and live, the Yugambeh Language People, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. I pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.