Lauren is a Certified Speech Pathologist who is passionate about supporting children and families across a range of developmental differences, with a particular interest in working with autistic children. She values building strong, respectful relationships with children and families and works collaboratively with those involved in the child’s care and education.

Lauren uses a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach to both assessment and therapy, ensuring services are individualised, meaningful, and responsive to each child’s strengths, interests, and needs.

Lauren works at Western Children’s Health Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays, providing assessment and therapy services for children aged 2–16 years. She offers comprehensive support in the areas of speech, language, literacy, and neurodevelopmental differences.

Areas of support include:

• Autism
• Global Developmental Delay
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Language Delay / Language Disorder
• Speech Sound Disorders
• Specific Learning Disorders / Learning Difficulties