Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 12 392 613 046

Qualifications: BSpPath, MSPA, CPSP

Riya is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with several years of experience supporting children with speech and language needs in clinic settings, as well as through the clinical education of university students. She values building comfortable, trusting relationships with children and their families and believes that effective speech pathology is never a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

Riya’s sessions are friendly, engaging, and individualised, with a focus on supporting children’s spoken language development, including speech clarity, expressive language, and/or receptive language skills. She particularly loves supporting children to reach their speech sound goals, building their confidence to proudly talk about the things that matter most to them.

Riya consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics’ Mile End location, supporting children from kindergarten through to 12 years of age. She works with children with speech sound disorders (including articulation and phonological patterns), language delays and disorders (including Developmental Language Disorder), higher-level language skills (such as inferencing, predicting, and social communication), as well as phonological awareness and early literacy skills. Services include ongoing therapy and, where appropriate, assessment and report-only appointments.

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 84 944 866 790

Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons); Master of Speech Pathology

Melissa enjoys the diversity that speech pathology offers and has a particular interest in the areas of voice, speech sounds, language and literacy. Having a background in psychology and play therapy, Melissa is always keen to develop good rapport and understanding of the children and families she works with. This helps her create sessions which are fun, engaging and effective to maximise children’s learning and potential.

Melissa consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale location and is passionate about helping children and their families with:

Articulation and speech disorders; Language delays and disorders; Autism spectrum disorder; Early communication development and play skills; Literacy skills; Social skills and communication; Fluency; Voice disorders.

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 18 229 904 193

Qualifications: BSpPath

Charlotte is a caring and compassionate Speech Pathologist who strives deeply to support children to thrive and reach their full potential within the community. She prioritises building strong therapeutic relationships with her clients and their families/caregivers, and recognises the importance of this in working to achieve client-centred goals and in advocating for the client's communication and/or swallowing needs.

Charlotte's calm and gentle approach to therapy encourages children to feel heard and understood, promoting a safe space for joint goal-setting, learning of new skills, motivation to work through challenges and celebration of progress made.

Charlotte strongly believes in a holistic approach to therapy - aiming to tailor assessments and therapy plans to each individual's interests and needs; supporting the client to develop confidence within, and ultimately beyond, the therapy space.

Charlotte has experience working within the private practice sector across multiple environments and with a range of different practice areas and client presentations, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Development Delay (GDD), speech disorder, receptive and/or expressive language disorder, social language deficits, Intellectual Disability and complex trauma.

She has additional experience in working with clients presenting with swallowing difficulties or a dysphagia diagnosis.

Charlotte consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End and Morphett Vale clinics, and has a particular interest in supporting receptive, expressive and social language development in adolescents as well as providing feeding and mealtime strategies for clients presenting with swallowing difficulties or a dysphagia diagnosis.

Helping Children and Families with:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Language Disorders, Late Talkers, Articulation and Speech Sound Disorders, Early communication development and play skills, phonological awareness and literacy skills, social and pragmatic communication, higher level language skills, Fluency/stuttering, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), Feeding Therapy/dysphagia.

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 58 549 233 751

Qualifications: Master of Speech Pathology; Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP)

Nathan is a versatile and passionate speech pathologist with experience working in a diverse range of clinical areas across paediatric development. Delivering fly-in fly-out services for Country Health SA to Kangaroo Island and other rural communities previously, Nathan is accustomed to thinking on his feet to provide innovative and customised approaches to assessment and therapy that capitalise on the strengths of the child and their family.

Nathan consults in his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park and Mile End locations and is able to provide high quality services to all clinical areas, but particularly specialises in Autism Spectrum Disorder and its associated difficulties, stuttering and dysfluencies, bi/polylingual children, paediatric dysphagia and feeding difficulties, Auditory Processing Disorder, and children who present as late talkers. Nathan also currently provides adult services as part of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, and enjoys contributing to the strong team environment at Adelaide Paediatrics.

Helping children and their families with:

Feeding and mealtime difficulties; Dysphagia (swallowing disorder/difficulty); Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Auditory Processing Disorder (APD); Children with articulation/speech disorders; Language delays/disorders; Late talkers; Stuttering/stammering aged 2 and above; Social skills/communication difficulties; Voice disorders (dysphonia); Cerebral Palsy (CP) or other physical disabilities that require alternative/augmented communication devices (AAC) to help them communicate, also in cases where the child is not able to communicate verbally due to this disability/disorder (of any age); School aged children with literacy/spelling difficulties; School aged children with difficulties/delays with Phonological Awareness (PA)

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147

Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
Mark Oliphant Building
8/5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042
T: 08 7123 6149

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 21 624 581 68

Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)

Tricia consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park location and specialises in a range of speech and language issues in children aged under 5 years, including late talkers, stuttering and fussy eaters.

Helping children and families with:

Late talkers; Language disorders / delays; Fussy feeding; Autism Spectrum Disorder

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068
T: 08 7123 6176

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 12 280 938 907

Qualifications: BSP CPSP

Caitlin is a warm and caring Speech Pathologist with a desire to see children reach their full potential. Caitlin believes that forming relationships both with parents and/or caregivers and their children is a key component in helping children achieve their goals. She recognises the importance of families feeling supported and confident throughout their speech pathology journey.

Caitlin consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale location. In sessions, Caitlin’s calming presence helps children to feel safe, providing a positive environment for learning, growth and achievement. Caitlin also enjoys bringing enthusiasm and excitement to sessions and seeing children respond with wide smiles and giggles.

Caitlin has experience working in private practice, childcare, kindergarten and school environments. Caitlin also has experience working with children with varying diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, speech disorder, language disorder, social language deficits, auditory processing disorder and Intellectual Disability.

She is passionate about working with children across all ages with a variety of needs.

Helping children and families with:

Articulation and speech disorders; Language delays and disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Auditory Processing Disorder (APD); Early communication development and play skills; Literacy skills; Social skills and communication; Higher level language skills; Fluency; Alternative and Augmented Communication (AAC).

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 84 298 977 547

Qualifications: BSpPath(Hons), MSPA, CPSP

Tiffany is a bubbly and compassionate new graduate Speech Pathologist who is enthusiastic about supporting children to communicate with confidence. She values the establishment of strong rapport with families, and creates engaging, playful environments where children feel supported to take pride in their growing communication skills. Tiffany is committed to empowering parents and caregivers throughout the therapy journey and providing support that is individualised, strengths-based and shaped by each child’s individual interests and goals.

Prior to becoming a Speech Pathologist, Tiffany worked as an Allied Health Assistant in private practice, running group programs in collaboration with student occupational therapists. Through this role, she developed a strong interest in supporting neurodivergent children, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, building her skills in facilitating social communication, teamwork, problem solving, and self-advocacy. Tiffany also completed clinical placements in primary school settings, a university-led clinic, and adult rehabilitation, contributing to her well-rounded understanding of communication across the lifespan.

Tiffany consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics’ Mile End SuperGym and Morphett Vale locations, working primarily with school-aged children through to adolescence.

Helping children and families with:

• speech sound disorders

• language delays and disorders (including receptive, expressive, and/or Developmental Language Disorder)

• social communication needs

• phonological awareness

• early literacy skills, and

• higher-level language skills such as inferencing, predicting, and flexible thinking, which underpin a child’s ability to learn, problem-solve, and communicate effectively in academic and social settings.

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 75 684 897 336

Qualifications: Bachelor of Speech Pathology; Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)

Ocea is an experienced Speech Pathologist with a specialised clinical focus in infant and paediatric feeding and swallowing. With 19 years of experience in paediatric speech pathology, Ocea brings advanced clinical knowledge and a calm, family-centred approach to supporting babies and young children with medical, developmental, and early feeding concerns.

Ocea’s professional background spans hospital, community health, education, and private practice settings. She is the Director of Hatch Feeding Therapy and is recognised for her expertise in early feeding and dysphagia management, as well as collaborative care planning for infants and young children with complex needs.

In her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford location, Ocea provides specialist feeding and swallowing assessments, short-term reviews, and consultative input for infants and young children where feeding is a primary concern. Her role is designed to complement the multidisciplinary medical team, offering targeted expertise during critical early stages of feeding development rather than ongoing therapy.

Ocea is deeply committed to working collaboratively alongside paediatricians, dietitians, allied health professionals, and nursing teams to support safe, responsive, and developmentally appropriate feeding outcomes. She is passionate about reducing stress around feeding, building caregiver confidence, and ensuring recommendations are practical, evidence-based, and aligned with each family’s needs and priorities. Ocea values clear communication, shared planning, and education as essential components of effective team-based care.

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford
Suite 28, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre
57-59 Anzac Highway
Ashford SA 5035
T: 08 7123 6171

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 45 884 661 524

Qualifications: Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology; Master of Speech Pathology

Nikita is a warm and caring Speech Pathologist who is passionate about supporting children to develop their communication skills in a way that is meaningful, engaging and tailored to their individual needs. She believes that building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families is at the heart of successful therapy and strives to create a welcoming environment where children feel safe, confident and motivated to engage and learn.

Nikita enjoys connecting with children through play and using their interests to create fun and engaging therapy experiences that support progress towards their goals. She is committed to working collaboratively with parents and/or caregivers, recognising the important role they play in their child’s development. By providing guidance and encouragement, Nikita aims to empower families to feel supported and confident throughout their child’s speech pathology journey. With a family-centred and strengths-based approach, Nikita is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential while celebrating each child’s unique strengths and achievements along the way.

Nikita consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End and Morphett Vale locations, working with children of all ages, from toddlers through to adolescents.

Helping children and families with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Developmental Language Disorder

• Late Talkers

• Articulation and Speech Sound Disorders

• Early communication development

• Developing play skills

• Social Emotional Development

• Voice Disorders

• Fluency/stuttering

• Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

• Phonological awareness

• Literacy skills

• Auditory Processing Disorder

• Higher Level Language Skills

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 27 344 053 985

Qualifications: Bachelor of Physical Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics); Master of Criminology and Forensic Science; Master of Speech Pathology

Juanita consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park, Mile End & Morphett Vale locations where enjoys connecting with her clients and their families based on the similarities and differences of their cultural backgrounds and experiences. Having volunteered at various special schools in India and Dubai, Juanita has developed a keen interest to grow in the field of Speech Pathology and provide evidence-based speech pathology intervention to individuals with various disabilities. She is a motivated team player and is committed to furthering her knowledge as a Speech Pathologist at Adelaide Paediatrics.

Helping children and families with:

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Developmental Language Disorder; Late Talkers; Articulation and speech sound disorders; Early communication development & play skills; Social Emotional Development; Voice Disorders; Fluency/stuttering; Alternative and Augmentative Communication devices (AAC); Literacy/reading/spelling and Phonological Awareness; Feeding Therapy

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
Mark Oliphant Building
8/5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042
T: 08 7123 6149

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Independent Consulting Speech Pathologist
ABN 41 737 017 378

Qualifications: Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Lauren is a passionate speech pathologist with extensive experience working with children in community, education and private practice, across Adelaide and in rural settings. She has a strong commitment to see every child achieve their full potential and her bubbly, patient and empathetic manner allows her to build rapport quickly with the children and families she works with.

Lauren’s interest in Speech Pathology developed during her 5 years working as a childcare assistant at a local Montessori pre-school.

Lauren has experience working with children who have both spoken and written communication difficulties, providing intervention in a variety of environments (clinic- based, in their homes, child care centres, preschools and schools).

Lauren consults in her private practice with Adelaide Paediatrics and has a particular interest in working with children on the Autism Spectrum and has completed training in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Key Word Sign.

Helping children and families with:

Early communication development – Developing play skills, turn taking & attention to task; Developmental screening for speech and language; Developmental delays – Speech and language; Specific language impairment – Language disorder; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Language disorders or delays; Challenging behaviour; Phonological awareness; Listening – Following instructions, Auditory Recall; Literacy development – Dyslexia, difficulties with spelling, writing & reading comprehension; Social skill development – Navigating social situations effectively and with confidence & recognising and expressing emotions appropriately; Preschool stuttering (Lidcombe program); Social skills; Use of picture symbols or signing for children with limited communication; Office, Home, Preschool, School programs

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068
T: 08 7123 6176