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Meet Our Speech Therapists
Vivianne Moreno Sanchez
Vivianne is passionate about helping children of all ages develop their speech, language, and literacy skills.
She enjoys supporting children with specific learning disorders as they navigate the intricacies of reading and writing. Vivianne is committed to using evidence-based practices that are grounded in the Science of Reading. Vivianne has completed training in Sounds-Write and Talk 4 Writing.
Vivianne believes in the power of collaboration and aims to forge strong partnerships with both families and educators. By working closely with parents and teachers, she creates personalised intervention plans tailored to meet each student's unique needs and allow them to reach their full potential.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, she offers assessment and intervention in both languages, supporting a diverse range of language learners.
You can find her in the clinic on Mondays and Tuesdays and at local schools on Thursdays and Fridays.
She enjoys supporting children with specific learning disorders as they navigate the intricacies of reading and writing. Vivianne is committed to using evidence-based practices that are grounded in the Science of Reading. Vivianne has completed training in Sounds-Write and Talk 4 Writing.
Vivianne believes in the power of collaboration and aims to forge strong partnerships with both families and educators. By working closely with parents and teachers, she creates personalised intervention plans tailored to meet each student's unique needs and allow them to reach their full potential.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, she offers assessment and intervention in both languages, supporting a diverse range of language learners.
You can find her in the clinic on Mondays and Tuesdays and at local schools on Thursdays and Fridays.
Rebecca Wade
Rebecca Wade graduated from Curtin University after completing her final year placement at the clinic; she joined the team following her exemplary performance.
Rebecca brings years of experience working at a Language Development Centre to her role at FSPS. Rebecca is passionate about teaching children of all ages ‘How-words-work’ and believes in using the “Science of Reading“ approach to strengthen their literacy skills. She has a particular interest in working with older children to analyse texts and construct essays. She currently works at the clinic on Saturdays.
Rebecca brings years of experience working at a Language Development Centre to her role at FSPS. Rebecca is passionate about teaching children of all ages ‘How-words-work’ and believes in using the “Science of Reading“ approach to strengthen their literacy skills. She has a particular interest in working with older children to analyse texts and construct essays. She currently works at the clinic on Saturdays.
Elizabeth Wu
Elizabeth graduated with a Masters of Speech Pathology with Distinction. She also comes with a background in Commerce and Arts (Psychology) from the University of Western Australia.
Elizabeth enjoys working with children from Kindergarten to Year 10, across the areas of speech, language, literacy, fluency (stuttering), and essay writing using evidence-based practice. She is passionate about building and promoting a child's confidence in their school work and to see this generalise into their daily lives. Elizabeth sees the importance in a collaborative approach, and enjoys working together with parents and the school in order to achieve the best possible outcome for the child.
She works at the clinic on Monday and Tuesday.
Elizabeth enjoys working with children from Kindergarten to Year 10, across the areas of speech, language, literacy, fluency (stuttering), and essay writing using evidence-based practice. She is passionate about building and promoting a child's confidence in their school work and to see this generalise into their daily lives. Elizabeth sees the importance in a collaborative approach, and enjoys working together with parents and the school in order to achieve the best possible outcome for the child.
She works at the clinic on Monday and Tuesday.
Rachel Comer
Rachel is currently on maternity leave.
She has a wealth of experience in the teaching of spelling from the earliest stages of sound to letter representation right through to more complex rules governing complex multisyllabic words.
Rachel is trained in Sounds Write and has also worked with many students to develop their reading skills using a systematic synthetic phonics approach; she believes that when teaching is “tailor-made” to suit the student’s individual profile, successful learning can take place.
Rachel enjoys teaching children how to correctly
articulate their speech sounds, and has experience correcting a range of speech sound errors.
She has a wealth of experience in the teaching of spelling from the earliest stages of sound to letter representation right through to more complex rules governing complex multisyllabic words.
Rachel is trained in Sounds Write and has also worked with many students to develop their reading skills using a systematic synthetic phonics approach; she believes that when teaching is “tailor-made” to suit the student’s individual profile, successful learning can take place.
Rachel enjoys teaching children how to correctly
articulate their speech sounds, and has experience correcting a range of speech sound errors.
Jacky Luong
Jacky is a passionate and dedicated speech pathologist with experience in working with children and adolescents
with disabilities. She strives to be compassionate while also advocating for, and encouraging inclusive communication for all ages.
She has experience providing a variety of therapy for late talkers, children with speech production difficulties, and literacy interventions.
Jacky works at Freo Speech on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
with disabilities. She strives to be compassionate while also advocating for, and encouraging inclusive communication for all ages.
She has experience providing a variety of therapy for late talkers, children with speech production difficulties, and literacy interventions.
Jacky works at Freo Speech on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Joanne Gordon
Joanne graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology Honours) with First Class Honours and is a Certified Practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia.
Jo is experienced in teaching essay writing and narrative structures to high school students; she has also coordinated many group sessions where students learn how to structure written texts.
Joanne is trained in Sounds-Write (an evidence-based phonics program), the Lidcombe program, and PROMPT. She works at the clinic on Fridays.
Jo is experienced in teaching essay writing and narrative structures to high school students; she has also coordinated many group sessions where students learn how to structure written texts.
Joanne is trained in Sounds-Write (an evidence-based phonics program), the Lidcombe program, and PROMPT. She works at the clinic on Fridays.
Juliet Palethorpe
Juliet works from Monday to Friday with students at a local primary school.
She graduated from Curtin University in 2001 with a first class Honours degree in Human Communication Science and completed a Graduate Certificate in Education at the University of Tasmania.
Since graduating, Juliet has acquired extensive experience in assessing and treating school -aged speech, language and literacy difficulties in private clinics as well as a variety of school settings.
She has a special interest in literacy difficulties and has completed training in Sounds-Write and The Writing Revolution. Juliet is passionate about using the best evidence available to help students learn.
She graduated from Curtin University in 2001 with a first class Honours degree in Human Communication Science and completed a Graduate Certificate in Education at the University of Tasmania.
Since graduating, Juliet has acquired extensive experience in assessing and treating school -aged speech, language and literacy difficulties in private clinics as well as a variety of school settings.
She has a special interest in literacy difficulties and has completed training in Sounds-Write and The Writing Revolution. Juliet is passionate about using the best evidence available to help students learn.
Vandana Vinod
Vandana works at the clinic on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and is at a local metropolitan primary school on Tuesdays.
She enjoys working with children of all ages, helping to develop their literacy, language and speech skills.
Vandana had experience administering the Sounds-Write Program, a structured synthetic phonics program, and is trained in Basic Key Word Sign.
Her primary interest lies in developing the literacy skills of primary school aged students, particularly in the areas of phonics, spelling, reading, and written expression. She has previous experience assisting children with literacy, speech and language delays and disorders across both individual and group settings. Vandana strives to collaborate with parents and teachers to maximise client learning and participation, and ensures evidence-based practice is provided to all of her clients.
She enjoys working with children of all ages, helping to develop their literacy, language and speech skills.
Vandana had experience administering the Sounds-Write Program, a structured synthetic phonics program, and is trained in Basic Key Word Sign.
Her primary interest lies in developing the literacy skills of primary school aged students, particularly in the areas of phonics, spelling, reading, and written expression. She has previous experience assisting children with literacy, speech and language delays and disorders across both individual and group settings. Vandana strives to collaborate with parents and teachers to maximise client learning and participation, and ensures evidence-based practice is provided to all of her clients.
Jess Hart
Jess Hart has experience working with children of all ages across the areas of speech, early language, literacy and stuttering. Her major interest lies in working with students with speech sound difficulties, as well as developing the literacy skills of primary school aged students.
Jess frequently undertakes professional development and is trained in Sounds-Write (a structured synthetic phonics program), Talk 4 Writing (an approach for developing written expression skills), the Lidcombe program (for stuttering) and is PROMPT trained. Jess has also completed additional training to support clients with Selective Mutism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Jess provides explicit instruction in her sessions and aims to always collaborate with families to enhance the communication, learning and participation of clients.
She works in the clinic Monday-Friday and, in addition to her clinical duties, Jess is also the FSPS Clinical Administrator
Jess frequently undertakes professional development and is trained in Sounds-Write (a structured synthetic phonics program), Talk 4 Writing (an approach for developing written expression skills), the Lidcombe program (for stuttering) and is PROMPT trained. Jess has also completed additional training to support clients with Selective Mutism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Jess provides explicit instruction in her sessions and aims to always collaborate with families to enhance the communication, learning and participation of clients.
She works in the clinic Monday-Friday and, in addition to her clinical duties, Jess is also the FSPS Clinical Administrator
Nikki Chesson
Nikki has worked in several schools within the Perth metropolitan area to provide speech and language services to individual children as well as establish support mechanisms for parents and teachers.
Nikki also worked at Dyslexia SPELD Foundation where she used numerous evidenced based programs such as Sounds Write to assist students with reading and spelling development. She has considerable experience in Literacy/Learning difficulties and is working in the practice on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each week.
Nikki also worked at Dyslexia SPELD Foundation where she used numerous evidenced based programs such as Sounds Write to assist students with reading and spelling development. She has considerable experience in Literacy/Learning difficulties and is working in the practice on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each week.
Veronica McShane
Veronica works at the clinic Wednesday through Saturday with students of all ages. She is passionate about delivering evidence-based programs in order to support children who may have speech, language or literacy difficulties.
Veronica particularly enjoys working with school-aged children and teens with difficulties in written expression ranging from spelling to the complexities of ATAR essay writing. She is 'Sounds~Write' and 'Talk 4 Writing' trained and uses these programs effectively in the process of investigating and treating potential Specific Learning Disorders.
Veronica particularly enjoys working with school-aged children and teens with difficulties in written expression ranging from spelling to the complexities of ATAR essay writing. She is 'Sounds~Write' and 'Talk 4 Writing' trained and uses these programs effectively in the process of investigating and treating potential Specific Learning Disorders.
Kate Robinson
Kate has qualifications in
Psychology/Linguistics as well as Speech Pathology and has experience in both transdisciplinary and consultative models of service delivery.
She has a wealth of experience in identifying goals across a range of discipline areas (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology), and combining goals into functional programs and strategies. She also consults with parents, teachers, and other allied health to advocate for her clients.
Kate has experience working in the disability sector, especially with people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis; she has trained in Sounds-Write, Hanen More Than Words, Talk for Writing, and Lidcombe.
You can find her in the clinic on Wednesdays.
Psychology/Linguistics as well as Speech Pathology and has experience in both transdisciplinary and consultative models of service delivery.
She has a wealth of experience in identifying goals across a range of discipline areas (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology), and combining goals into functional programs and strategies. She also consults with parents, teachers, and other allied health to advocate for her clients.
Kate has experience working in the disability sector, especially with people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis; she has trained in Sounds-Write, Hanen More Than Words, Talk for Writing, and Lidcombe.
You can find her in the clinic on Wednesdays.
Judith Yeo
Judith has a keen interest in the science behind reading and spelling and gains immense satisfaction teaching children 'how words work".
Judith works at the clinic on Tuesdays and Saturdays primarily with kindy to year six students.
Across the other days of the week, Judith dedicates her time to schools in the community where she works with primary school students in the areas of phonics, spelling, written expression, language, and speech sounds. She also works closely with teachers to ensure her students are continuously receiving the best evidence-based therapy.
Judith works at the clinic on Tuesdays and Saturdays primarily with kindy to year six students.
Across the other days of the week, Judith dedicates her time to schools in the community where she works with primary school students in the areas of phonics, spelling, written expression, language, and speech sounds. She also works closely with teachers to ensure her students are continuously receiving the best evidence-based therapy.
Orietta Mariano
Orietta works in the clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays and also works in the school context, delivering speech
pathology services to children in a local metropolitan school on additional days.
Her particular area of interest is working with school-aged children in the areas of phonics, spelling, written expression, reading fluency , language and speech. She enjoys working closely with teachers to ensure her students are continuously receiving the best evidence -based therapy.
Ori is also a teacher of English as an additional language and speaks Italian, so is often asked to work with young children who do not have English as their first language. She is experienced in providing client-centered and evidence-based intervention to children and adolescents in the areas of language, literacy and speech.
She has trained in the evidence-based programs Hanen- It Takes Two to Talk,Sounds-Write and Talk for Writing Remediation Course.
pathology services to children in a local metropolitan school on additional days.
Her particular area of interest is working with school-aged children in the areas of phonics, spelling, written expression, reading fluency , language and speech. She enjoys working closely with teachers to ensure her students are continuously receiving the best evidence -based therapy.
Ori is also a teacher of English as an additional language and speaks Italian, so is often asked to work with young children who do not have English as their first language. She is experienced in providing client-centered and evidence-based intervention to children and adolescents in the areas of language, literacy and speech.
She has trained in the evidence-based programs Hanen- It Takes Two to Talk,Sounds-Write and Talk for Writing Remediation Course.
Zeljka Danilcevic
Zeljka Danilcevic is an advocate for individuals who stutter. She is trained in the Lidcombe program and is passionate about providing high-quality therapy to help children be the best they can.
Zeljka also dedicates her free time to upskilling her knowledge and is trained in Sounds-Write, Talk-4-Writing, Colourful Semantics, Basic Key Word sign, and has undertaken professional development into identifying and treating Acquired Apraxia of Speech. She has a particular interest in working with young children with fluency or speech sound difficulties and works solely via telehealth.
Zeljka also dedicates her free time to upskilling her knowledge and is trained in Sounds-Write, Talk-4-Writing, Colourful Semantics, Basic Key Word sign, and has undertaken professional development into identifying and treating Acquired Apraxia of Speech. She has a particular interest in working with young children with fluency or speech sound difficulties and works solely via telehealth.
Jan Bottrell
Jan works in the clinic on Fridays and Saturdays; she is also contracted to provide services to an
independent school. Jan enjoys working with primary school aged children, helping to improve their language, literacy and speech skills.
Previously, Jan worked in early childhood classrooms for 10 years. She strongly believes in explicit teaching to provide children with a clear understanding of how literacy and language work. She believes that supporting parents and caregivers by providing the knowledge they need to help their children will greatly improve their child’s ability to progress through their education.
Jan has worked with the Letters and Sounds program in a school setting and has been trained in Sounds-Write and Talk for Writing. Jan also recently completed the Lidcombe program to assist children who stutter.
independent school. Jan enjoys working with primary school aged children, helping to improve their language, literacy and speech skills.
Previously, Jan worked in early childhood classrooms for 10 years. She strongly believes in explicit teaching to provide children with a clear understanding of how literacy and language work. She believes that supporting parents and caregivers by providing the knowledge they need to help their children will greatly improve their child’s ability to progress through their education.
Jan has worked with the Letters and Sounds program in a school setting and has been trained in Sounds-Write and Talk for Writing. Jan also recently completed the Lidcombe program to assist children who stutter.
Lauren Constantine
Lauren works in the clinic on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. She has extensive training in supporting clients to develop their social-cognitive skills from her time in the disability sector.
Lauren is passionate about working with older students, particularly in the areas of social cognition, essay writing and textual analysis. She also loves working with students to solidify their reading, writing and spelling skills. Lauren is experienced in working with students and learners with disability and additional learning needs.
Lauren is passionate about working with older students, particularly in the areas of social cognition, essay writing and textual analysis. She also loves working with students to solidify their reading, writing and spelling skills. Lauren is experienced in working with students and learners with disability and additional learning needs.
Elish Lau
Elish is passionate about supporting children in the areas of speech, language, and literacy. She has a strong interest in the science behind reading and spelling and is trained in evidence-based programs such as Sounds-Write and Talk for Writing.
Elish works at the clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays with Kindy to Year 9 students. During the other days of the week, Elish devotes her time to schools in the local community where she provides therapy and conducts assessments for primary school students.
Elish works at the clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays with Kindy to Year 9 students. During the other days of the week, Elish devotes her time to schools in the local community where she provides therapy and conducts assessments for primary school students.
Sorcha Patchell
Sorcha graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology). She has experience working with children of all ages, in the areas of literacy, stuttering, language, written expression and a passion for speech sound intervention.
Sorcha has an enthusiastic interest in providing client-centred care and evoking positive outcomes for clients and their families. She facilitates a level of family-centred care, when treating, managing and conversing with clients and their families.
Sorcha works at the Fremantle Speech Pathology Services clinic on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and a local catholic community primary school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. She ensures that there is a strong working relationship is built with teachers, parents and allied health professionals, to maximise positive outcomes, communicative transparency, and the effectiveness of therapy.
Sorcha is trained in Sounds Write Structured Phonics Program, UFLI Explicit and Systematic Phonics Program, Talk-For-Writing, Key Word Sign, Speech Sound Intervention and the Lidcombe Program. She endeavours to routinely participate in professional development, in order to stay up to date with the current evidence and to adhere to ethical client-centred practice.
Sorcha has an enthusiastic interest in providing client-centred care and evoking positive outcomes for clients and their families. She facilitates a level of family-centred care, when treating, managing and conversing with clients and their families.
Sorcha works at the Fremantle Speech Pathology Services clinic on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and a local catholic community primary school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. She ensures that there is a strong working relationship is built with teachers, parents and allied health professionals, to maximise positive outcomes, communicative transparency, and the effectiveness of therapy.
Sorcha is trained in Sounds Write Structured Phonics Program, UFLI Explicit and Systematic Phonics Program, Talk-For-Writing, Key Word Sign, Speech Sound Intervention and the Lidcombe Program. She endeavours to routinely participate in professional development, in order to stay up to date with the current evidence and to adhere to ethical client-centred practice.
Maddie Olson
Maddie graduated with a Masters of Speech Pathology with Distinction, following her Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Maddie works at the clinic on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On a Monday and Wednesday, she works at a local primary school, providing speech pathology services to children from kindy to year 6.
Maddie’s area of passion is working with children aged between 12 months to year 10, across the areas of speech, language, literacy and fluency (stuttering).
Maddie is trained in Sounds-Write (a structured synthetic phonics program) and Talk 4 Writing (an approach for developing written expression skills). She has experience assisting children with phonics, literacy, speech, fluency and language difficulties across both individual and group settings. Maddie strives to collaborate with parents and teachers to enhance the communication, learning and participation of her students by ensuring evidence based practice is provided to all of her clients.
Maddie works at the clinic on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On a Monday and Wednesday, she works at a local primary school, providing speech pathology services to children from kindy to year 6.
Maddie’s area of passion is working with children aged between 12 months to year 10, across the areas of speech, language, literacy and fluency (stuttering).
Maddie is trained in Sounds-Write (a structured synthetic phonics program) and Talk 4 Writing (an approach for developing written expression skills). She has experience assisting children with phonics, literacy, speech, fluency and language difficulties across both individual and group settings. Maddie strives to collaborate with parents and teachers to enhance the communication, learning and participation of her students by ensuring evidence based practice is provided to all of her clients.
Christine Williamson
Christine joins the clinic after completing her Masters in Speech Pathology. She works at the clinic on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesday, Christine works at a local primary school providing
speech pathology services to children from Kindy to Year 6.
Christine's area of passion is working with children aged between 12 months to upper primary. She understand the importance of early intervention across the areas of speech, language, and literacy development.
With proficiency in the Sounds-Write Program, Christine excels in addressing literacy, speech, and language delays and disorders. Her client-centered approach, coupled with collaboration with parents and teachers, ensures evidence-based practices for optimal results.
speech pathology services to children from Kindy to Year 6.
Christine's area of passion is working with children aged between 12 months to upper primary. She understand the importance of early intervention across the areas of speech, language, and literacy development.
With proficiency in the Sounds-Write Program, Christine excels in addressing literacy, speech, and language delays and disorders. Her client-centered approach, coupled with collaboration with parents and teachers, ensures evidence-based practices for optimal results.
Grace Edwards
Grace joins the clinic after graduating from the Masters in Speech Pathology course with distinction. She also comes with a background in linguistics from the University of Western Australia.
Grace works at the clinic on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Grace provides speech pathology services at different primary school across the metro area.
Grace particularly enjoys working with school-aged clients in the areas of literacy, phonological awareness, and articulation. She is also skilled in essay writing and text analysis.
Grace's dedication to her clients is evident in every aspect of her practice, as she goes above and beyond to ensure evidence-based, client-centered approaches are tailored to each individual.
Grace works at the clinic on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Grace provides speech pathology services at different primary school across the metro area.
Grace particularly enjoys working with school-aged clients in the areas of literacy, phonological awareness, and articulation. She is also skilled in essay writing and text analysis.
Grace's dedication to her clients is evident in every aspect of her practice, as she goes above and beyond to ensure evidence-based, client-centered approaches are tailored to each individual.
Tianee Brun
Tianee joined the clinic in 2022 following an exceptional placement at the clinic.
Her availability at the clinic extends from Monday to Tuesday, where she provides therapy for children between the ages of 4 to 15. On Wednesday through Friday, she dedicates her passion and knowledge to St. Jerome's Primary School, where she works with children from Kindy to Year 6.
As a qualified Speech Pathologist with training in Sounds Write, Tianee possesses the proficiency to address a diverse range of challenges. From diagnosing Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) to language difficulties and primary school literacy concerns, she excels in tailoring interventions to suit each client's unique needs.
Her availability at the clinic extends from Monday to Tuesday, where she provides therapy for children between the ages of 4 to 15. On Wednesday through Friday, she dedicates her passion and knowledge to St. Jerome's Primary School, where she works with children from Kindy to Year 6.
As a qualified Speech Pathologist with training in Sounds Write, Tianee possesses the proficiency to address a diverse range of challenges. From diagnosing Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) to language difficulties and primary school literacy concerns, she excels in tailoring interventions to suit each client's unique needs.
Alannah Tynan-Hislop
Alannah is a Sounds Write trained Speech Pathologist who works with children of all ages. She has worked in the healthcare field for more than seven years and enjoys working in the areas of early intervention, language development, and literacy.
Alannah especially enjoys supporting upper primary and early high school students with literacy difficulties. She is committed to promoting independence and self esteem in children and teaching them skills that will transfer to school and their everyday lives. Furthermore, she is passionate about educating and advocating for children with learning difficulties.
Alannah provides services across multiple sites. She is located at Hamilton Hill on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Shenton Park on Tuesdays and Fridays and Victoria Park (ABC Therapy clinic) on Mondays.
Alannah especially enjoys supporting upper primary and early high school students with literacy difficulties. She is committed to promoting independence and self esteem in children and teaching them skills that will transfer to school and their everyday lives. Furthermore, she is passionate about educating and advocating for children with learning difficulties.
Alannah provides services across multiple sites. She is located at Hamilton Hill on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Shenton Park on Tuesdays and Fridays and Victoria Park (ABC Therapy clinic) on Mondays.
Elena Osborne
Elena is Sounds~Write trained and applies evidence-based strategies when working with students to help them achieve their goals. She works with children from the ages of 18 months to early adolescence, as well as collaborating with their families to achieve positive outcomes.
Elena has a passion for speech sound therapy and literacy instruction for students in the primary school years.
Elena works at the clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. She also works at schools in the community on Tuesdays.
Elena has a passion for speech sound therapy and literacy instruction for students in the primary school years.
Elena works at the clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. She also works at schools in the community on Tuesdays.
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