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Welcome to Jane Daniel Speech Pathologist

I am a passionate, Paediatric Speech Pathologist who provides Speech Pathology services to local families for little kids from toddlers through to 6 years of age. I am based in beautiful Kingscliff on the NSW Tweed Coast where I provide clinic sessions in my purpose designed, home based Speech Pathology practice in addition to visits to local Preschools, Kindergarten's and a school based service.

I specialise in all areas of Paediatric Communication including speech, language and stuttering and support for families to navigate the early intervention pathway including collaboration with Audiologists/ other Allied Health professionals/ Paediatricians/ Psychologists/ Educational Teams and support with the NDIS journey.

If you would like to know more OR book an appointment to see me, all my initial contacts are completed via email contact:

janedanielspeechpathologist@fastmail.com

I check my emails very regularly and will always reply within 24 hours. Once initial contact has been made, I will advise of wait times for accessing my service and then request that you complete some initial paper work to provide before your first session.

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Why see a Speech Pathologist?

Anybody who is a parent or caregiver in this ‘day and age’ is surrounded by a wealth of information. This includes parenting magazines, websites, blogs, social media, friends, Mothers groups, play groups and sporting teams. There is so much information available that we can read and discuss with family/ friends but sometimes this can become quite overwhelming, particularly if you might be feeling a little anxious about your own child’s development. If you’re sick- you see the Doctor, if you’ve hurt a muscle- you a Physiotherapist, if you’re concerned about any aspects your child’s communication, please come along and see me.

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My Services- What can I provide for your child and family?

Speech Pathology services for little kids from infants through to Year One

Life is pretty crazy. We live in a fast paced world where families often enjoy less quality time together then they would like. The time that we spend together should be about creating memories not additional stress. I truly believe that communication is developing all the time, not just in defined ‘home work’ periods.

For your child to achieve the best Speech Pathology outcomes, I believe that the service you receive must be family friendly (fit into your family life), functional (achieving those goals that impact on your child/ family the most) and fun (if it's not fun, it's hard to engage 'littlies').

I look forward to working with you and your family to educate you on techniques and strategies that you can use to confidently embed: family focused, functional communication goals throughout the ‘fun times’ in your day.

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Assessment

Initial and screening assessment will be negotiated to identify your child's needs in communication and to assist in goal setting for therapy services. This will include a comprehensive case history and relevant background information. All initial assessments will include a summary report for your records and may be provided to any other members of your child's team (Child care staff, Preschool teacher, key workers, GP, Paediatrician) with your consent.

Consultative services

These services are available for those children who have long term needs in communication. Consultative services may include a combination of assessment/ direct therapy and in addition:

Visits to Childcare Centres/ Preschools and/ or Kindergartens to discuss specific communication need/ strategies with staff;
The development of individual education plans (IEP's);
Referral letters and collaboration with other Professionals including Paediatricians, Psychologists and other Allied Health professionals;

Provision of direct intervention

Direct therapy services are available for all areas of communications. These needs will be identified from the formal assessment/ case history information/ other service providers and may include:

Speech production (the way we say our sounds e.g: 'tat' for 'cat';
Receptive language (understanding);
Expressive language (using words to express our ideas);
Stuttering (initial/ whole word repetitions and/ or prolongations, blocks, facial grimacing and eye blinking;

Within the framework of 'Family friendly- functional- fun' professional support

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Aboutme

I have over 20 years of clinical experience working in a range of workplaces including Education Queensland, The NHS (United Kingdom), Queensland Health, NSW Health (Community Health) and as a Clinical Educator for Griffith University. I have also worked Part Time in my current Private Practice since 2017.

I very gratefully call Kingscliff 'home' and have lived here with my husband and 3 beautiful children since 2014

I have a special interest in working with families and their (little)loved ones to make Speech Pathology fun- functional and family friendly

Testimonials:

‘Jane’s passion and professional approach for helping our son aged 4;6 years to talk is amazing. Her positive and calm nature makes her sessions fun and enjoyable. Jane has been an integral part of his team and we are so thankful we found her to work with us on his journey to communicate’. R.G

'Our son commenced speech therapy around age five. Our son was starting to become very frustrated with his speech sound progress.That was until Jane came along! And thank goodness she did because he has loved speech ever since! He’s now graduated speech therapy too! Communication with Jane was always excellent! Her positivity and dedication will be forever appreciated. Thank you Jane!! A.K'

'Jane has made such a positive impact on both our boys language development. The home activities are age appropriate, fun and easy to implement and the sessions with Jane are stimulating and full of variety. Jane has a wealth of knowledge and experience and her love and passion for her profession shows in her sensitive, caring and enthusiastic approach. Thank you for everything Jane. L.P'

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OPENING HOURS

Tuesday and Thursday: Home clinic (school hours)

Wednesday: School based service

at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School- Early Learning Centre

Local Preschool/ Kindergarten and home visits on request where this will maximise assessment data gathering and intervention outcomes

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