Rebecca is the principal speech pathologist at Blossom Speech Therapy Services. She has been based as a speech pathologist in Melbourne, VIC, for the past 7 years but recently decided to return home to Perth, WA to create Blossom Speech Therapy. Rebecca is dedicated to creating an engaging and enjoyable therapy environment and hopes to support all of her clients to achieve their goals- no matter how big or small!

Rebecca has worked primarily within private practice and primary school settings. She has experience supporting a range of clients requiring individualised assessment and support. Her areas of experience include:

• Early language development

• Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment and therapy (children and adolescents)

• Articulation (speech) therapy

• Oral language development

• Literacy and phonological awareness skills

• Fluency (stuttering) intervention

• Pragmatic language and social skills assessment and therapy

• Collaboration with families, teachers, allied health professionals and support staff

Rebecca is dedicated to the ongoing development of her clinical skills and knowledge to best support her clients using evidence-based therapy practices and programs. She has completed the following professional development courses:

• Speech Therapy Assistant Training Program

• Lidcombe Program

• The Hanen Centre- More Than Words

• Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme

• Sounds Write Practitioners Training

Rebecca has a special interest in working with Autistic children and teens. She is dedicated to continuing her knowledge and professional development in the area of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice.