Lauren is a Certified Speech Pathologist, who is passionate about working with families and children with developmental disabilities and has a special interest in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Lauren values the importance of building strong relationships with children and families and collaborating with those in the child’s community. She applies a neurodiversity affirming and strengths-based approach to assessment and intervention, and values services that incorporate the child’s individual strengths and interests.

Lauren will be working at Western Children’s Health Centre on Mondays and Tuesdays to provide an assessment only service for children aged 2-17 years. Lauren provides an in-depth and comprehensive assessment service in the following areas: speech sounds, developmental language skills, literacy/learning difficulties and in particular ASD diagnosis.