Local speech pathologist in the Newcastle area.

We are Divergent Health and we specialise and champion Neurodiversity affirming allied health services. Our dedicated team offers a comprehensive range of services including Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, Speech Therapy, while also providing individualised support from our skilled Allied Health Assistants. We are committed to providing tailored care for people of all ages, creeds and orientations. Our services are accessible throughout Australia via Telehealth, and we also offer in-person consultations in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Maitland areas.

Happy Dots Cardiff is a privately owned Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy clinic in Newcastle (Cardiff, and Medowie) servicing children of varying conditions aged between 2-18 years of age. We assist children with the following areas of skill development: Sensory Processing Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Self Care Skills, Play Skills, Attention, Language Development & more. We have a team of dedicated, professional & experienced therapists who will work with you to ensure a brighter future for your family.

Natural Settings Mobile Speech Pathology is a mobile paediatric speech pathology service providing a holistic approach for individuals in their natural settings. Visits are made to your child's home, pre school, school or any environment suited to his or her needs. It is my intention to provide high quality, individualised services in an inclusive environment for my clients. I believe in a strengths based directed model and family centred practice. Services are offered in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland council areas to individuals experiencing difficulties in speech, language, and literacy. Medicare rebates are available for eligible individuals. Natural Settings Mobile Speech Pathology is registered to provide services to NDIS participants.

Assessment and therapy for babies and children with feeding difficulties.

Newcastle Neuro offers evidence-based speech pathology services to adults with communication or swallowing difficulties in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. Our speech pathologist has over ten years of experience working with adults with developmental, acquired and degenerative conditions across NSW, Victoria and the UK. She has a special interest in management of dysphagia (swallowing), neurodegenerative conditions (Parkinson’s, MND, MS), acquired neurological conditions (stroke, brain injury), age-related conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, dementia) and conditions connected to mental health.

Michelle Santarelli has been working as a speech and language Pathologist since graduating from Newcastle University in 2004. Michelle has a passion for helping children with speech, language and literacy difficulties. Michelle has worked in an extensive variety of services over the years including community health settings, early intervention centres, preschools, school settings, hospitals and finally in private practice. Throughout this time, Michelle has undertaken extensive post graduate training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, early language stimulation, literacy intervention and learning disorders.

Specialising in childhood speech and language development such as: � Expressive and receptive language development � Articulation and Phonological awareness � Childhood Apraxia of Speech � Autism Spectrum Disorder � Early literacy skills and � Stuttering SCAN and FaHCSIA funding options Medicare specialist and health fund provider Offering services in a preschool and school setting as well as in a clinical setting.