Big Strides Speech Pathology

Get to know Big Strides Speech Pathology

From Big Strides Speech Pathology's website.

• Our approach

  Speech pathology therapy at Big Strides is targeted, evidence-based, and tailored to each child's unique communication needs. Sessions are engaging and collaborative, with a strong focus on involving families in the therapy process. The clinic works closely with educators and other allied health professionals to support consistent learning and skill transfer across different environments. The philosophy emphasises that family involvement and education are key to meaningful, functional gains for children. Sessions cover a range of areas including language, speech sounds, literacy, stuttering, and feeding management. This collaborative and inclusive approach ensures that therapy goals are personalised and connected to real-life communication situations that matter to your child and family.

• Working with families

  Family involvement is central to the philosophy at Big Strides, with the clinic believing that family engagement and education are key to meaningful progress. Regular communication with parents and carers is prioritised, and the clinic works collaboratively with families to develop personalised goals that matter to your child's everyday life. Beyond one-on-one therapy, Big Strides offers consultation and training sessions specifically designed to empower families and educators as communication partners. The clinic also coordinates with educators and other allied health professionals to ensure consistency across different settings and support better outcomes. This inclusive, partnership-based approach means your input and involvement directly shape your child's therapy journey.

• Meet the team

  Big Strides is led by Katherine Lam, a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology from the University of Sydney and membership with Speech Pathology Australia. Katherine is an experienced paediatric clinician with expertise in assessing and treating children with communication, literacy, feeding, and developmental difficulties. She has additional clinical experience working with adults in acute and aged care settings. She has particular expertise in speech sound disorders, dyspraxia, and early language and literacy development. Katherine combines her clinical knowledge with a collaborative approach to provide quality, tailored services for your child.