Why choose 'Communicate Connect Speech Pathology': The Principal Speech Pathologist, Fiona Ann has over 26 years experience in speech pathology and has dual qualifications of also being a qualified primary school teacher. Fiona also has over 10 years experience in private practice and was the sole owner operator of large successful speech pathology practice known as 'Talking in Steps' which is located in South West Sydney. Fiona relocated to the Newcastle area in 2012. Fiona had a large waiting list and many parents would often wait for her to see their child, often waiting more than 3 months. The practice was multi-disciplinary focused and was also known as The Autism Specialist Clinic. Fiona would be referred clients from all areas of Sydney, with some clients travelling as far as 3 hours one way. 'Communicate Connect Speech Pathology' is a reputable speech pathology practice with specialist skills in disability, paediatric (all areas of speech, language including autism, learning difficulties, social communication) to adult and more specifically complex dysphagia / swallowing disorders, meal time management plans, NDIS Commission regulations around swallowing and meal tome management. We are experienced in the assessment and of communication including adults with disability, alternative augmentative communication (AAC). We are set up in a homely yet professional office in the heart of Belmont CBD. Located near Advanced Hearing Care. We are a team of 9, each with our own skill set and area of experience.

I tutor children in both primary and high school who require additional assistance with learning the basic skills of English and Maths. I am a qualified teacher who also has her masters in special education. I am also completing my certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy intervention. I have 20 years of classroom experience and have been operating my own tuition business for 18 months. I have been trained by Dyslexia NSW. In my 18 months I have had 100% success rate in teaching children and these children have experienced significant growth in their reading, writing, spelling or maths skills. These children have also become much more confident in their learning. I offer tutoring that really helps kids learn. I work from my home and tutor 2 children at one time although both children are working on their own tailored program. Children in the past have enjoyed coming to tutoring with me and parents don't want to give up their spot when their child starts tutoring with me. I offer before and after school timeslots. Usually once per week can help a child learn their basic skills but sometimes additional tutoring is necessary. This will be discussed upon assessment of your child. I look forward to tutoring your child and showing you how effective tutoring can be.