Michaela Watkins

Michaela is the Speech Pathologist you feel confident with straight away — steady, sharp and genuinely vibrant. She has a balanced understanding of children’s speech and language, that allows her to see the whole child. Sessions feel upbeat but structured, engaging and intentional. She advocates for your child with calm assurance — clear about what matters and committed to helping them move forward.

Michaela is the Speech Pathologist you feel confident with straight away — steady, sharp and genuinely vibrant. She has a balanced understanding of children’s speech and language, that allows her to see the whole child. Sessions feel upbeat but structured, engaging and intentional. She advocates for your child with calm assurance — clear about what matters and committed to helping them move forward.

Masters of Speech Pathology (Curtin University)
Hanen It Takes Two to Talk certified
Sounds Write literacy program trained
Nuffield Dyspraxia Program trained
Paediatric feeding + mealtimes

3 years working with paediatric clients across the disability and private sector
Working within the NDIS space, collaborating with schools and parents and supporting clients from 0-18years old

Early language – expressive (speaking), receptive (understanding), narrative (retelling)
Literacy – reading, spelling
Comprehension
Early intervention
Speech sounds
Childhood apraxia of speech
Fluency (stuttering)
Parent coaching

Energised by movement and saltwater swims
Keeps strong with heated Pilates
Keeps grounded with long walks and a loyal dog beside her

The Clinical Guidance Committee advise Baby Steps on all clinical matters effecting the health practitioners within our centre. It’s members gather together to discuss and develop guidelines relating to:

Meetings are held several times a year, or at the request of Baby Steps for specific clinical advice. It is lead by a chairperson and educational coordinator, elected by the group of participating health practitioners.

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If you’re looking for support, contact our Practice Manager Michelle Bredemeyer
pm@babystepshealth.com.au
08 9387 2844