Penmack Speech Pathology Joondalup (Penelope Cromack)

Get to know Penmack Speech Pathology Joondalup (Penelope Cromack)

From Penmack Speech Pathology Joondalup (Penelope Cromack)'s website.

• Our approach

  The therapist uses play, pictures and games to make therapy enjoyable for children of all ages. Sessions are structured to encourage participation through playful activities or more formalised games at the table, depending on what suits your child. Assessment involves observation opportunities for parents, followed by explanation of home practice strategies at the end of each session. Success relies on consistent practice at home for about 10–15 minutes at least four days a week, working alongside the therapist's guidance.

• Working with families

  Parents are invited to observe the assessment process and are given clear guidance on home practice strategies at the end of each therapy session. The therapist emphasises that your involvement and confidence directly supports your child's progress and willingness to engage in therapy. Parents are expected to practice with their child at home at least four days a week for about 10–15 minutes to ensure therapy success.

• Meet the team

  Penelope Cromack is a Speech and Language Pathologist with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech and Hearing, graduating from Curtin University in 1979. She brings over 30 years of experience working with children, including roles at Pinjarra Hospital, Mandurah Health Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital, and Disability Services, where she worked with complex paediatric speech and language disorders, severe physical and intellectual disabilities, and feeding and communication programmes. She is a member of Speech Pathology Australia and the Private Speech Pathologists Association of Western Australia, where she serves as President.

• Your first visit

  At the first appointment, your child will be assessed while you have the opportunity to observe. The therapist will make a diagnosis based on the assessment findings. It's helpful to bring any reports or testing results from other professionals about your child. If your child is initially shy with strangers, gentle encouragement and the parent's own confidence about the visit help children gain confidence quickly, often noticeably by the end of the first session.