The name reflects my dedication to nurturing individuals with neurological differences through inclusive support and education. I believe in empowering everyone to reach their full potential, fostering continual learning and collaboration, and advocating for greater neurodiversity awareness.‍ ‍

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Hello, I’m Alana!  

I’m a neurodivergent Speech Therapist, Advocate & Professional Educator.

I help people feel confident in working with neurodivergent brains - whether that’s their child, a client or themselves.

Lover of fantasy novels. Want to camp in nature always if it wasn’t such a sensory nightmare. Will drink endless cups of tea.

CLIENT SERVICE DETAILS

Services

  • Assessment

    Comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify the individuals strengths, challenges, and learning needs. These assessments guide personalised therapy plans tailored to each person.

  • Therapy

    Individualised speech and language therapy sessions to develop communication skills, social confidence, and practical strategies for everyday situations.

  • Caregiver Coaching

    Collaborative support for parents and carers, providing practical tools and strategies to reinforce skills at home and in daily life.

  • Literacy Support

    Pre-literacy and literacy interventions designed to build reading, writing, and comprehension skills in ways that are engaging and effective.

FURTHER SERVICE DETAILS

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Speech therapy for children and adults

    • Support for a wide range of communication differences

    • Neurodiversity-affirming support for Autistic, ADHD, and disabled clients

    • Therapy for speech, language, social communication, literacy, behaviour and executive functioning

    • Specialised structured literacy intervention

    • Yes - this is a key area of interest and expertise

    • Strengths-based, affirming, sensory-aware support

    • Individualised strategies that respect communication preferences

    • I also support a variety of presentations and learning differences

    • Yes - I provide services to:

      • Young children

      • School-aged children and teens

      • Adults seeking communication, social, literacy, or executive-functioning support

      • Parents and carers

    • Yes - I provide professional learning and training for:

      • Preschool / early childhood educators

      • Primary teachers

      • High school teachers

    • Training is available online or in person

    • Topics include communication support, behaviour as communication, sensory needs, inclusive teaching practices, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches

    • I also offer consultation with school teams to support individual students

    • Yes — I regularly speak at conferences, workshops, and panels

    • Topics include:

      • Neurodiversity-affirming practice

      • Inclusive education

      • Communication and regulation

      • Disability advocacy

    • I am passionate about advocacy and promoting accessible, inclusive environments across education and community settings

    • Home-based clinic

    • Community settings (homes, schools, kinders, libraries, day programs)

    • Online sessions where appropriate

    • Literacy tutoring: structured, evidence-based programs with specialised training

    • These are specialised supports, not general tutoring

    • No - anyone can access therapy, with or without a formal diagnosis

    • Therapy is tailored to your goals, not labels

    • Yes — I provide communication and capacity-building supports under NDIS guidelines

    • For Self-Managed NDIS clients only at this time

    • Typically 45–60 minutes, adjusted to individual needs

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