Speech Therapists

	Fran Fran is an enthusiastic and motivated Speech Pathologist who brings more than 9 years experience to Sensational Kids. Since graduating, Fran has worked in a variety of settings with adults and children. Fran works collaboratively with the team at Sensational Kids using the DIR-Floortime model of therapy combined with integrated knowledge about sensory integration and psychology. Fran gets great joy out of seeing a child do something for the first time, watching their progress in therapy and in trying to find the 'keys' that will help each child she works with develop into happy, connected, communicative little beings. Fran also works intensively with parents to help them become partners in their child's therapy and to help them recognise and identify small steps in their child's progress.
	Alyssa Alyssa is an enthusiastic and skilled Speech Pathologist. She is a great asset to the Sensational Kids team. She completed her four year Undergraduate degree at La Trobe University, Bundoora, at the end of 2005. Alyssa is experienced in working with children with a range of communication difficulties and their families, following three years experience in a private paediatric practice in Gippsland. She is keen to be back in the "big smoke" and is excited to be continuing her work with pre-school and school age children. Alyssa's main passions include early intervention, and working as a team with parents and other family members. She has seen the huge benefits that intervention can have with children aged 2 to 5 years and knows that parents and caregivers play the biggest role in making a difference in their child's life. Alyssa has a significant amount of experience and knowledge regarding Autism, language delay, speech disorders including dyspraxia, and early communication skills.
	Michelle Michelle is a warm and engaging Speech Pathologist, who began her professional education with a Bachelor of Medical Science before completing her Master of Speech Pathology. Passionate about family - centred practice, Michelle works intensively with caregivers to promote the social, emotional and developmental needs of children using the DIR Floortime model. Michelle also works closely with other health professionals (e.g. Occupational Therapists, Paediatricians) to ensure holistic management of her clients. Michelle is experienced in working with children with a range of communication disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, language delay and speech sound difficulties.
	Lydia Lydia has over 11 years experience working with children, adolescents and families. She graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Clinical Communication Studies from City University in London. She brings to the team a range of experience from a variety of settings such as hospitals, private clinics, medical centers, community-based rehabilitation, educational establishments and home-based settings. She is also fluent in the Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese dialect and the Malay language. Lydia is motivated and committed to helping improve the social, emotional and developmental needs of children, in partnership with their families and enjoys working within a multidisciplinary framework. Her interests and exensive knowledge with children with a range of communication difficulties include those with Autism, Down syndrome, cleft lip and palate, cerebral palsy and developmental delays. The primary focus of her work also includes early intervention in children with language delays, stuttering and speech sound (articulation) disorders. Having completed the Floortime Introductory course, Lydia is using this approach to compliment her extensive experience with traditional therapy. Her clients are benefiting from this powerful play-based therapy in promoting social and emotional development in children.
	Ellyn A motivated and skilled Speech Pathologist, Ellyn's primary expertise lies in speech therapy for school-aged children, having worked in West Gippsland with this caseload in the past. Ellyn has enjoyed her introduction to Floortime at Sensational Kids and has quickly integrated the Floortime philosophy into her therapy methodology. Ellyn has a strong interest in early language development and has extended her knowledge in this area through completion of the Hanen program, which she uses to assist children experiencing speech delay. Primarily, Ellyn seeks to combine her therapy skills and energetic approach to provide therapy that is motivating, highly effective and fun!

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