Speak With Us

Get to know Speak With Us

From Speak With Us's website.

• Our approach

  The practice believes every voice deserves to be heard and takes a personalized, client-centered approach to ensure tailored care for each child's communication goals. Sessions are goal-oriented, with expert support and proven strategies designed to empower progress and confidence. Initial assessment sessions are 60 minutes, with ongoing therapy sessions lasting 45 minutes plus 15 minutes for note writing. The therapist obtains a thorough case history and conducts formal or informal assessment depending on the child's individual needs, then provides a detailed summary report with tailored recommendations to guide your next steps.

• Working with families

  The practice takes a personalized, client-centered approach that involves families throughout the journey, with expert support and tailored recommendations provided at each stage. Parents receive a detailed summary report following the initial assessment outlining findings and next steps. Ongoing communication is supported through the therapeutic process, and the practice also provides support for parents through resources and guidance. The practice values working with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and is committed to tailoring therapy to meet each child and family's unique needs.

• Meet the team

  The team includes two co-directors: Johanna Zadek (Master of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University, experienced across healthcare, schools, private practice and universities) and Samantha Paras (Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University, specializing in children aged 2-12 with language, speech and orofacial myofunctional difficulties). Lixin Ye is a Speech Pathologist with a Master of Speech Language Pathology from the University of Sydney, experienced in hospitals and community services, fluent in English and Mandarin. The team also includes four therapy assistants: Carolina Sad, Kailah Hollingworth (final year speech pathology student with experience supporting autistic children and AAC), Sara Martin (with qualifications in Early Childhood Education and KIS educator background), and Lulu Wilson (Speech Pathology student with experience supporting autistic children). All speech pathologists are Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologists with Speech Pathology Australia.

• Your first visit

  Your first appointment begins with an easy online intake form or a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your child's needs and goals. At the initial assessment session, which lasts 60 minutes, the therapist obtains a thorough case history and commences formal or informal assessment depending on your child's individual needs. Following the assessment, you'll receive a detailed summary report outlining findings and tailored recommendations, typically within 2-4 weeks. The report writing is charged per hour (usually 1-3 hours depending on complexity), though if a speech pathology report has been completed in the last 6-12 months, a new report may not be required.