Burnside Speech Pathology

Get to know Burnside Speech Pathology

From Burnside Speech Pathology's website.

• Our approach

  Speech therapy at Burnside Speech Pathology is personalised and child-centred, designed to help children develop effective communication skills and build confidence. Sessions combine standardised formal assessments with informal measures to understand each child's needs, whether in speech, language, literacy or social communication. The practice is committed to evidence-based practice and creating fun, engaging therapy experiences that build strong relationships with both children and families. Clinicians bring warmth, patience and playfulness to their work, allowing them to quickly establish rapport and support children through their communication journey. Therapy plans are tailored to individual goals and developed collaboratively with families in a range of settings including the clinic, schools and preschools.

• Working with families

  Family involvement is central to Burnside Speech Pathology's approach, with a strong commitment to establishing relationships with both parents and carers from the start. Therapy plans are developed collaboratively with families, and clinicians work to understand and support each family's individual goals. The practice emphasises clear communication and partnership, with clinicians bringing a patient and friendly manner that helps families feel comfortable and supported. Whether working in the clinic, schools or preschools, the team prioritises keeping families informed and engaged throughout the therapy journey, recognising that family involvement is essential to helping children reach their full potential.

• Meet the team

  Burnside Speech Pathology is operated by two Certified Practicing Speech Pathologists: Chelsea Hayes and Sue Glover. Chelsea graduated from Flinders University in 2018 and joined the practice in 2019, bringing passion for working with young children with speech and language difficulties, literacy challenges and autism. Sue is a highly experienced clinician who previously worked as a Junior Primary Teacher and Special Education Teacher before becoming a speech pathologist, and has extensive experience with children and adolescents with various diagnoses including autism, speech and language disorders. Both clinicians are warm, caring and committed to evidence-based practice, regularly undertaking professional development and specialised training in areas such as phonics, social communication and orofacial myology. They work across clinic, school and preschool settings throughout Adelaide.

• Your first visit

  At an initial appointment, the clinician will conduct a comprehensive assessment appropriate to your child's needs, using a combination of standardised formal assessments and informal measures to evaluate their speech, language, literacy or social communication skills. The assessment process is designed to understand your child's strengths and areas for support. Following the assessment, a tailored therapy plan is developed in collaboration with the family to address individual goals and needs. This collaborative approach ensures the therapy plan aligns with your family's priorities and expectations, and the clinician will discuss findings and next steps with you at this appointment.