Business Details
28 Years
experience
Expert Speech-Language Pathology Services in Subiaco
Established in 1998, our clinic specialises in evidence-based speech-language pathology services for school-aged children. Our team of certified practitioners, including a principal clinician with a PhD in reading comprehension, delivers targeted interventions for speech, language, and literacy challenges. We prioritise collaboration with families and schools to create individualised programs addressing diagnostic assessments, NAPLAN preparation, and social communication skills.With over two decades of experience in educational and community health settings, we combine academic expertise with practical strategies to improve learning outcomes. Our services extend to autism spectrum disorder assessments and tailored therapies for phonological awareness, essay writing, and reading fluency, ensuring comprehensive support for students from pre-primary to Year 12.
Services
Diagnostic Assessments
Speech Therapy
Language Intervention
Literacy Support
NAPLAN Preparation
ASD Assessments
Phonological Awareness
Vocabulary Building
Grammar Therapy
Social Communication
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Experienced clinicians with 25+ years in speech pathology
- Evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs
- Specialized autism spectrum disorder assessments available
- Collaboration with schools for comprehensive support
- Personalized goal setting with family input
Associations and certifications
- Speech Pathology Australia (CPSP)
Services
Diagnostic Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations identifying speech, language, and literacy challenges in school-aged children. Our certified clinicians use evidence-based tools to diagnose learning difficulties, including autism spectrum disorder assessments. Results inform tailored intervention plans targeting reading comprehension, phonological processing, and academic communication skills.
Targeted Intervention
Personalised therapy programs addressing specific language and literacy needs. Sessions focus on improving word decoding, essay writing, and classroom communication through structured, research-backed methodologies. We adapt interventions to suit individual learning styles and developmental stages.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
Specialised evaluations for children with suspected autism spectrum disorder. Conducted by experienced clinicians, these assessments examine social communication skills and language patterns to support accurate diagnosis and intervention planning.
Literacy Support
Programs developing reading fluency, spelling accuracy, and comprehension strategies. Our literacy specialists use multisensory techniques to strengthen foundational skills and improve academic performance in primary and secondary students.
Phonological Awareness Training
Structured sessions building phonemic awareness and early literacy foundations. This training supports pre-primary and early primary students in developing essential reading and spelling capabilities through play-based learning activities.
People
Katrina Kelso
Principal Speech-Language Pathologist
PhD holder in reading comprehension difficulties, with 25+ years experience in school settings. Specialises in literacy interventions and autism spectrum disorder assessments. Provides school consultancy services and completed research in Canada on reading interventions.
Ann-Marie Haygarth
Speech-Language Pathologist
Master's qualified clinician with expertise in literacy-based programs including Sounds-Write. Focuses on enabling children's classroom engagement through tailored speech and language therapies. Works Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the clinic.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We specialise in school-aged children from pre-primary to Year 12, addressing developmental and academic communication needs.
Do you offer autism spectrum disorder assessments?
Yes, our principal clinician provides comprehensive ASD assessments focusing on language and social communication difficulties in school settings.
How are therapy sessions structured?
Sessions combine evidence-based methodologies with individualised approaches, typically lasting 45-60 minutes with breaks for younger children.
Can you work with schools?
We collaborate with educators to implement classroom support strategies and provide consultancy services for literacy program development.
What qualifications do your clinicians hold?
All clinicians are certified by Speech Pathology Australia, with postgraduate qualifications and specialist training in literacy interventions.
