I believe that communication is connection. My role is to support each person in discovering the communication tools that work best for them, in ways that feel authentic, respectful, and achievable. I work from an affirming and strengths-based perspective, recognising and building on each individual’s unique skills and interests.

Who I Support
I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, and adults. I have experience supporting autistic, ADHDer, dyslexic, and dysgraphic individuals, as well as people with developmental language disorder, global developmental delay, and genetic syndromes.

Where I’ve Worked
My career has spanned a range of settings, from early childhood to schools, family homes, private practice, and telehealth. This has given me a broad understanding of how communication needs evolve across the lifespan as well as differences across environments.

How I Work
I believe in team-based support. With your consent, I collaborate closely with families, educators, occupational therapists, psychologists, and other professionals to ensure therapy fits into everyday life. My sessions are tailored to each person’s interests, making support meaningful and engaging.

I am committed to staying up to date with best practice and regularly attend training in areas such as:

• Literacy and Language: Sounds-Write Phonics Programme, reading comprehension, spelling, writing, dyslexia, dysgraphia, developmental language disorder, oral language, and written expression.

• Neuroaffirming Practice: Autism, ADHD, PDA, developmental language disorder, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and trauma-informed care.

• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)

• Member of Speech Pathology Australia

• Member of the Victorian Stuttering Interest Group

If you would like to find out more about how I can support you or your loved one, please get in touch. I would be happy to talk through your goals and options.

Phone: 0435 983 700

Email: lizzie@alignalliedhealth.com.au