Innovative and cutting-edge speech pathology services to children and families
"Let us help you achieve your full potential through speech therapy"
Our clinic offers a wide range of speech and language services to children and families. Our Speech-language pathologists, also known as speech therapists, are trained to help individuals who have difficulty with communication, language, and/or swallowing.
We provide therapy in a friendly environment so this can help to make your therapy experience more positive and engaging, which can lead to better outcomes.
About Speech Therapy
Children who receive speech therapy may benefit from improved language skills, improved reading and writing abilities, and better social communication skills.
Adults who receive speech therapy may benefit from improved swallowing function, improved communication skills, and a greater ability to participate in daily activities.
The therapists at Protea Therapy are trained in a wide range of therapy programs, including, but not limited to:
- Key Word Sign
- Hanen (It Takes Two to Talk)
- Sounds-Write
- UQPAL
- Cued Articulation
- AEIOU Systematic Approach to Pediatric Feeding, and
- The Nuffield Dyspraxia Program
- PROMPT
- The Lidcombe Program
- SOS Feeding Therapy,
- (BITES) Feeding Therapy.
- Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility
Speech pathology, also known as speech-language pathology, is a field that focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and
swallowing disorders. Some innovative and cutting-edge services that speech pathologists may offer include:
Teletherapy:
Many speech pathologists now offer therapy sessions via video conferencing, which can be especially helpful for individuals
who live in remote areas or have mobility issues.
Swallowing therapy:
Speech pathologists may use various techniques, such as muscle exercises and dietary modifications, to help individuals with swallowing disorders improve their swallowing function.
Social skills training:
Some speech pathologists offer group therapy sessions or individual therapy sessions to help individuals with communication disorders improve their social skills and build confidence in social situations.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC):
Speech pathologists may work with individuals who have severe speech and language impairments to develop and implement AAC systems, such as electronic communication devices or picture-based communication boards.
Cognitive-linguistic therapy:
This type of therapy focuses on improving language and cognitive skills, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, in individuals with brain injuries or neurological conditions.
There are many different approaches that speech therapists may use when working with children. These may include play-based activities, structured exercises, and language-rich environments to help children develop their communication skills.
Speech therapists may also work with children who have specific language impairments or delays, as well as children who have developmental disorders such as autism or Down syndrome.
Meet our Speech Practitioners from Protea Therapy
DR JESSICA BOYCE
Jess has worked with children and families in private practice, community health, and at the Royal Children's Hospital. Jess works at Protea Therapy and teaches at the Master of Speech Pathology program at the University of Melbourne.
Jess is interested in speech, language, and stuttering, as well as cleft and physical differences. Her study has led to articles in scientific journals and awards at speaking events around the world.
Jess is a speech therapist who speaks more than one language. She helps families in both English and Mandarin. She is especially interested in working with kids who are:
- Communication difficulties related to cleft lip and/or palate
- Speech sound disorders
- Difficulties learning to read
Outside work, Jess enjoys cooking, pottery and taking her son swimming.
DR KATHERINE SANCHEZ
Katherine has worked with children for more than 15 years in a variety of places, such as the Royal Children's Hospital, early intervention, and private practice. Her PhD study on how babies born early learn to eat, talk, and understand language was published in international scientific journals.
Katherine works at Protea Therapy, but she also works with the Informed SLP to turn the latest research findings into information that speech pathologists can use. She is also a frequent guest speaker at colleges and conferences.
Katherine sees children and families experiencing:
- Complex eating, drinking, and swallowing concerns
- Early communication delays and late talking in young children with complex medical histories
- Speech sound disorders
Outside work, Katherine enjoys reading, bushwalks, and watching her sons try to fit entire croissants in their mouths.
JASMIN TRELOAR
Jasmin (they/them/theirs) is a speech pathologist who cares about providing care that is based on evidence and is kind. They have worked with kids in both clinics and schools. They also have research experience in speech pathology and have worked with Katherine to publish and present studies on how preterm babies learn to talk.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Jasmin is very interested in how social justice and healthcare relate to each other. They are also very committed to their job as an advocate for their clients.
Jasmin's main clinical interests include:
- Complex eating, drinking, and swallowing concerns
- Early communication delays and late talking in young children with complex medical histories
- Speech sound disorders
Outside work, Katherine enjoys reading, bushwalks, and watching her sons try to fit entire croissants in their mouths.
Speech Therapists at The Health Collective
Kids with a range of medical and developmental issues have been successfully treated using Speec. We understand how important it is for you to feel confident in the therapist's abilities to help your child.
You can feel secure knowing that your child's therapist has the knowledge and skills to deal with a range of eating and communication challenges, even if they haven't dealt with your child's particular condition before.
Each therapist at The Health Collective holds a PhD in research and employs cutting-edge research to ensure that they have the training required to treat each client.
Disclaimer
All information is general and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The Health Collective can consult with you to confirm if a particular treatment approach is right for you.
