Who we are
Meet your support team
We’re here to empower your child and provide families with practical advice and reassurance.
Through supportive, encouraging and fun sessions, we help your child reach their potential so they can live rich and full lives within their community
Renee is an experienced speech pathologist who loves to work with early language and feeding difficulties. Renee has an extraordinary ability to achieve feeding, language, and literacy goals through play. Renee is a Mum to three young children and a fluffy poodle named Mia.
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Hanen More than Words®
- PROMPT
- SOS Approach to Feeding
Clinic: Aspley
Caroline is an experienced, caring pediatric speech pathologist who loves working with school-aged children with language difficulties.
Caroline is a passionate researcher and has a PhD in the area of adult strokes. She is a mum of two and enjoys pilates and dancing.
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Hanen More than Words®
- Sounds Write Training
- PROMPT Training
- Lidcombe Trained
- Key Word Sign Introductory Training
- SOS Approach to Feeding
Clinic: Ormiston
Joanne is an experienced speech pathologist who enjoys working with children of all ages to support their speech, language, literacy and complex communication needs.
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
Clinic: Aspley
Liz is passionate about early intervention and building lasting relationships with her clients and families. She enjoys working with children with ASD and those using AAC devices.
Liz loves being outdoors, and her friends are always seriously amazed at her whistling skills!
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Pictures Exchange Communication System (PECs)
- PROMPT
- Hanen More than Words®
- Key Word Sign (KWS)
Clinic: Ormiston and Aspley
Aurelie is an experienced and caring speech pathologist in both pediatric and adults. She has an extensive background in complex communication, including AAC and works closely with families to develop functional goals for her clients.
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Certified Key Word Sign Trainer
- SOS Approach to Feeding
- PROMPT
- Hanen More than Words®
- Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
- Sounds Write Trained Practitioner
Clinic: Ormiston
Cassie is an enthusiastic and caring speech pathologist who enjoys working with younger children and their families to develop their communication skills.
She works with clients in the home, school and clinic settings to achieve speech, language and literacy goals.
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
- Hanen More than Words®
Clinic: Mackay
Emily has a Masters of Speech Pathology Studies from UQ. She has worked in hospital, community and education settings and enjoys working with clients toward meaningful goals .
In her spare time Emily does circus floor acrobatics and sings in her sister’s band!
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Hanen More than Words®
- Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
Clinic: Aspley
Jershon is a big advocate for communication as a whole and individual-led therapy, with a focus on third-party disability. He strives to utilise techniques from various approaches to identify and deliver therapy of a better fit.
Jershon is a trained military lifeguard who enjoys being a dungeon master in Dungeons and Dragons!
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Natural Language Acquisition (NLA)
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Clinic: Aspley
Elizabeth (Lizzie) is passionate about working with children and their families to achieve the best outcomes for everybody. She believes creating an environment where children can learn and develop while having fun is essential.
Lizzie is a speed demon on a spin bike!
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Hanen More than Words®
- Key Word Sign Introductory Training
- Master of Speech Pathology
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science (psychology)
Clinic: Aspley
Letitia is a vibrant pediatric speech pathologist who loves early speech and language intervention and making sessions fun. Having a younger sister with Down Syndrome means Letitia has first-hand experience of a family-centered approach to intervention.
In her spare time, Letitia enjoys going to the footy and having a boogie! Letitia also helps out with managing LTLE’s social media presence.
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Hanen More than Words®
- Key Word Sign Introductory Training
Clinic: Ormiston
Jessica aims to ensure all children feel safe and confident in their sessions. She adopts a play-based approach to therapy that helps children and their families meet their speech, language and literacy goals.
Jessica grew up near Redlands and enjoys reading and making candles.
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Read 3 Literacy training
- Key Word Sign
Clinic: Ormiston
Mikayla is a warm and caring speech pathologist who has a passion for working with children and their families, and supporting them in reaching their speech, language and literacy goals. She also has a particular interest in working with primary school aged children who have language and literacy delays and disorders. Mikayla enjoys spending time with her dog on long walks and going horse riding.
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Sounds-Write Trained Practitioner
- Learn to Play Trained Practitioner
- Colourful Semantics Trained Practitioner
Clinic: Aspley
Susanna is a passionate speech pathologist who strives to create a safe and warm learning environment for all children who come into her sessions. She believes that building a strong relationship with the child and their family is the first step in creating meaningful change.
Susanna is the lucky fur-parent to a boisterous Jack Russell! She will gladly show anybody endless photos of JC (Julius Caesar the Jack Russell).
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
Clinic: Aspley
Shannon is a compassionate speech pathologist dedicated to collaborating with families and young children to help them achieve their functional goals in an enjoyable and secure environment.
Shannon enjoys spending her spare time with friends and exploring the beautiful Queensland beaches!
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
Clinic: Ormiston
Anna is a speechie who enjoys working with children and the important people in their lives to support development. Anna loves the water and being in, on, under or near it!
Specialist training:
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- PROMPT
- Hanen More than Words®
- Computerised Interactive Remediation of Cognition and Thinking Skill
Therapist training and certification (CIRCUITS) - LSVT Loud
- Talking mats
Clinic: Ormiston
Danielle is the centrepiece of the LTLE puzzle! Danielle has almost 20 years of experience in the Allied Health industry. She is passionate about supporting our clinicians and looking after all LTLE families.
Danielle loves a good music festival!
Sylvie is a valued member of our administration support team. With years of experience in administration and IT, she supports our clinicians and staff with system-based tasks.
Janine is one of our fabulous administration staff. She has background in administration, conference management and has worked as a kindergarten teacher. Janine brings energy, excitement and excellent organisational skills to her role with LTLE. In her spare time, Janine teaches Pickleball!
Tia is a qualified Allied health assistant in the speech pathology field.She is very passionate about language and communication. Tia is also an educational interpreter working with deaf and hard of hearing children.
Tia was the all Ireland irish dancing champion at 10 years of age!
Clinic: Aspley
Olivia is a qualified Allied Health Assistant. She enjoys working with children of all ages to meet their therapy goals in a fun and engaging way. In her free time, Olivia loves going camping.
Clinic: Ormiston