Speech Pathologists provide comprehensive assessments and tailored therapy to each individual child. With patience and professionalism, and fun-filled, learning enriched sessions, they help children to speak, listen, read, write, understand and reach their full potential.
They work closely with your family to empower you to feel confident in helping your child’s speech and language development.
Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours, from Edith Cowan University
Completed McNeil Dysphagia Program and PhoRTE geriatric voice therapy
PODD trained
Trained in the assessment, prescription and implementation of eye-gaze and EMG switch systems for people with complex communication needs
Worked across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors
Worked in the NDIS space for 7 years, supporting adults with progressive neurological conditions and developmental disabilities
Currently working in aged care private practice, in the public sector in the Adult Mental Health Neuropsychiatric inpatient at North Metro Health
Currently the WA co-rep for AGOSCI WA (Australian Group Supporting Communication Inclusion)
Acquired neurological disorders
Adult communication and swallowing management
Adult voice disorders
Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems
Training support staff and carers in mealtime management and communication supports
Captivated by musical theatre and opera
Mildly adventurous culinary explorer
Seasoned traveller who has taught English in France and Italy
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honors from Curtin University
‘Sounds Write’ literacy program with Sounds Write
Trained in the Lidcombe Program (stuttering therapy)
The Hanen Centre – Certificates in ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ (early intervention therapy)
Spent three years working with the Child Development Services
Now enjoys private practice with Perth Speech Pathology
Speech sound disorder
Language delays
Stuttering and literacy difficulties
Food and family above all else
Loves working with children
Bachelor of Speech Pathology from Edith Cowan University
Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
As a recent graduate, Gabby brings enthusiasm and a fresh perspective into her therapy. She is well equipped with a strong academic foundation, and ample hands-on experience. Gabby has worked with children in the WA Country Health Service and in Perth metropolitan school-based teams, and has worked with adults in stroke/acquired brain injury rehabilitation services across the Perth metro area.
Special Interests
Stuttering
Neurological Conditions
Stroke & Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Lover of music & novice vinyl collector
Proud parent to her many green children (plants)
Huge fan of custard tart
LSVT LOUD certified clinician
PROMPT certified clinician
Trained in the Lidcombe approach (stuttering treatment)
Key Word sign presenter
Founder and Principal Speech Pathologist at Perth Speech Pathology
Over 20 years’ experience
Worked in the community, disability sector and hospital settings
Swallowing management for people after strokes, progressive diseases and neurological disorders
Communication difficulties
Currently learning to kite surf
Loves to kayak and go hiking
Always on an adventure
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