Lisa is a Speech Pathologist with over 20 years’ experience working with people of all ages. Lisa is passionate about supporting people with communication difficulties to have a voice and be included within their communities. She enjoys working with young children and parents to get to know a child and understand who they are, their skills and uniqueness.

For nearly 10 years Lisa has worked within a NSW Health multidisciplinary assessment team involved in completing Autism and developmental assessments with preschool and school aged children. Lisa is one of a few Speech pathologists trained and experienced in using the Griffiths Scales of Child Development. She is also experienced in using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. Any assessment tool is used alongside observation and input from those who know the child well.

Lisa graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), she also holds a Masters in Community Development from the University of NSW. She has worked within assessment and therapy services across Health, Justice, private and non-government sectors across Sydney, ACT, rural NSW as well as overseas. She has worked with children, young people and adults from diverse language backgrounds. Lisa is a Key Word Sign Australia presenter and has a strong understanding of communication and alternative ways to support communication development.

Ultimately Lisa enjoys working within a team, with colleagues and parents who know their child best.