Speak and Write Speech Pathology Nedlands

Get to know Speak and Write Speech Pathology Nedlands

From Speak and Write Speech Pathology Nedlands's website.

• Our approach

  Evidence-based therapy tailored to each child's unique needs forms the foundation of sessions. Assessment results guide the creation of specific, meaningful and functional goals, with therapists using various techniques and strategies to address communication difficulties across speech, language, fluency and literacy development. Sessions typically run 45 minutes but can be adjusted between 30 minutes to one hour depending on individual needs. The service emphasises accessibility and flexibility to suit each family's circumstances, with therapy delivered in person at clinic locations or via telehealth Australia-wide.

• Working with families

  The team provides consultations and ongoing support to parents, caregivers, educators and other allied health professionals, offering guidance on how to facilitate communication and literacy skills at home and in educational settings. Therapists strongly believe in building strong relationships between clinician, client, parents, teachers and other health professionals, recognising the positive effects these connections have on therapy outcomes. Communication is collaborative throughout, with the practice manager available to answer questions and the team open to discussing individual family needs.

• Meet the team

  The team includes Director and Speech Pathologist Samantha Carr, Speech Pathologist and Clinical Supervisor Ashleigh Fattah, and multiple qualified speech pathologists including Kate Backhouse, Georgia Jaroszewicz, Sarah Tilley, Alex Pevely, Montana Scotti, Jessica Holland, Emma Hall, Ella Jacobs, Miranda Murphy, Antonella Guido, Sandya Hariharan, Bridgette Hardman and Emma Lucas. All therapists are Certified Practising Speech Pathologists with individual Medicare Provider numbers and over 50 combined years of experience. Support staff include Practice Manager Binta Hellemans and David Conti in Logistics and Marketing.

• Your first visit

  Initial contact is made via phone or email to discuss your child's communication concerns and book an assessment appointment. Before the assessment, you'll receive a client info form to share details about your child's history to help the therapist prepare. During the assessment, a speech pathologist completes a tailored evaluation of your child's strengths and weaknesses, with all results included in a comprehensive written report. Following the assessment, there's dedicated time to discuss the results, ask questions and set functional goals for therapy together.