Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Speech Pathology Services in Brisbane
At Cassandra's Cubby, we are dedicated to transforming lives through expert speech and language pathology services. With over two decades of experience across diverse clinical settings, including early intervention programs and multidisciplinary private practices, our team combines extensive knowledge with compassionate care. We specialise in addressing speech articulation, fluency disorders, language delays, feeding difficulties, and developmental disabilities, tailoring interventions to meet each client's unique needs. Our practice is grounded in evidence-based methodologies, including Sounds-Write phonics, Hanen It Takes Two to Talk, and DIR-Floortime techniques, ensuring cutting-edge therapeutic approaches. As a certified practicing speech pathologist and active participant in Speech Pathology Australia's Professional Self-Regulation program, continuous professional development remains central to our service excellence.We offer mobile clinics across Melbourne and Queensland, prioritising accessibility and convenience for families. Our commitment extends beyond direct therapy, encompassing comprehensive reporting, school collaboration, and home-based carryover strategies. With acceptance of NDIS funding and Medicare-registered services, we strive to make high-quality care accessible to all. Every treatment plan is developed through collaborative consultation, ensuring families actively participate in their loved one's progress. Our expertise in myofunctional therapy and sensory integration approaches addresses complex cases involving tongue thrust, hypotonia, and auditory processing weaknesses. Through ongoing professional training and multidisciplinary collaboration, we maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence while delivering personalised, outcomes-focused interventions.
Services
Speech Articulation
Fluency Disorders
Language Delays
Feeding Difficulties
Myofunctional Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience across diverse therapeutic settings
- Our team maintains active certification through Speech Pathology Australia's PSR program
- We implement evidence-based methodologies including Sounds-Write and Hanen techniques
- Our mobile service provides accessible care across Melbourne and Queensland
- We develop personalised treatment plans through collaborative family consultation
Associations and certifications
- Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Professional Self-Regulation (PSR) program
Services
Speech Articulation
Specialised intervention for speech sound disorders using evidence-based approaches like Caroline Bowen's speech sound protocols. Our therapy addresses articulation difficulties through structured practice and home carryover activities. Suitable for children and adults experiencing challenges with clear speech production.
Fluency Disorders
Comprehensive management of fluency disorders employing Lidcombe Program techniques for children and specialised strategies for adolescents. Therapy focuses on reducing stuttering frequency while building confidence in communication situations across home and school environments.
Language Delays
Targeted therapy for expressive and receptive language delays using Hanen It Takes Two to Talk methodologies. Sessions develop vocabulary, sentence structure and comprehension skills through play-based activities tailored to individual developmental levels.
Feeding Difficulties
Specialised intervention for feeding challenges including texture refusal and coordination difficulties. Our sensory-based approach addresses oral motor skills while providing practical strategies for managing fussy eating behaviours at home.
Myofunctional Therapy
Targeted treatment for tongue thrust and hypotonia using specialised exercises to improve oral muscle function. Addresses lisping and swallowing difficulties through progressive therapeutic activities that promote proper oral resting posture and movement patterns.
People
Cassandra Schmidt
Owner & Principal Speech Pathologist
Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with 20+ years experience across Australia. Specialist in early intervention and multidisciplinary settings, maintaining active participation in Speech Pathology Australia's professional development programs. Expertise spans fluency disorders, feeding difficulties and developmental disabilities.
Questions
Do I need a GP referral for services?
No referral is required. However, Medicare rebates need a GP referral under the Enhanced Primary Care Program.
What age groups do you work with?
We support clients from infancy through young adulthood, specialising in paediatric and adolescent communication disorders.
Are NDIS funds accepted?
Yes, we accept self-managed NDIS clients with prior arrangement and funding documentation.
What therapy session durations are available?
Sessions available in 30, 45 and 60-minute durations tailored to the client's age and therapeutic needs.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, our mobile service delivers therapy at homes, schools and childcare centres across Melbourne and Queensland.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, direct deposit, cheques and PayPal payments prior to scheduled appointments.
Reviews (3)
Rebecca Tau
Sep 15, 2021
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I honestly cannot recommend Cassie highly enough. We have the privilege of having Cassie as our little 4yr old’s speech and language pathologist. He has a severe speech delay and has really struggled with his speech and language. Cassie comes to his kindy, in an environment he is comfortable, and has done so much for him in the month or so we have been with her. She shares strategies with his teachers and keeps them updated on his progress and what they are working on so it can be implemented in each area of his life. He is excited every week to see Cassie and she makes it such a personalised
Dale Williams
Dec 03, 2020
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Cass has been working with my son at daycare/Kindy, getting him ready for Prep. He struggles mainly with some pronunciation and this definitely affected his self confidence. Since working with Cassandra’s Cubby, he has become so much more confident and his speech continues to improve. I don’t have any worries now about how he will manage at Prep next year. He has always been made to feel supported and loves going to see Miss Cassie. The support given to the parents is wonderful too. Highly recommend.
Jennifer Rooney
Feb 08, 2020
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Cassandra worked with my son, several years ago. Teachers and peers found him difficult to understand, and he struggled with spelling. Last year, he graduated from primary school, with fantastic results, and achieving a ‘high distinction’ in his AMEB, Grade 2, Voice and Communication exam. The sessions my son had with Cassandra, have helped him achieve amazing results - even years after he finished seeing her.