The Sensibly Speaking Approach
Wholistic Assessment, Planning & Service
At Sensibly Speaking, it is all about YOU. During the initial assessment and planning phase, I take the time to explore your skills and needs in every activity, routine, relationship, and social commitment, as well as in educational environments and workplace settings. This process is crucial for identifying the necessary Behaviour Suppor
At Sensibly Speaking, it is all about YOU. During the initial assessment and planning phase, I take the time to explore your skills and needs in every activity, routine, relationship, and social commitment, as well as in educational environments and workplace settings. This process is crucial for identifying the necessary Behaviour Support and Communication Support to help you participate as independently as possible in your daily life and personal choices. Additionally, we can discuss options for Counselling to enhance your Family Dynamics and incorporate Speech Therapy where needed.
Quality of Life Focus
At Sensibly Speaking, I value each individual as unique and respect their right to choose the life they wish to live. This drives my passion for providing Behaviour Support and Communication Support, as well as integrating Counselling into our approach. I focus on enhancing Family Dynamics and linking people to suitable Speech Therapy and
At Sensibly Speaking, I value each individual as unique and respect their right to choose the life they wish to live. This drives my passion for providing Behaviour Support and Communication Support, as well as integrating Counselling into our approach. I focus on enhancing Family Dynamics and linking people to suitable Speech Therapy and community opportunities that empower them to live the life they choose.
Individualised services in everyday environments
Individualised services in everyday environments
This means I come to where you are - I provide a mobile service! My focus is always to affect change in natural environments, daily routines, and activities. I work alongside my clients and the important people in their lives, offering Behaviour Support, Communication Support, and Counselling to build competence and confidence in every as
This means I come to where you are - I provide a mobile service! My focus is always to affect change in natural environments, daily routines, and activities. I work alongside my clients and the important people in their lives, offering Behaviour Support, Communication Support, and Counselling to build competence and confidence in every aspect of their daily engagements. Whether at home, school, work, or in any other setting where you need support, including tailored Speech Therapy, I am here to help navigate through family dynamics and foster growth.
Sensibly Speaking Services
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
At Sensibly Speaking, it is all about YOU. During the initial assessment and planning phase, I take the time to explore your skills and needs in every activity, routine, relationship, and social commitment, as well as in educational environments and workplace settings. This process is crucial for identifying the necessary Behaviour Support and Communication Support to help you participate as independently as possible in your daily life and personal choices. Additionally, we can discuss options for Counselling to enhance your Family Dynamics and incorporate Speech Therapy where needed.
Individual and Family Counselling
At Sensibly Speaking, I value each individual as unique and respect their right to choose the life they wish to live. This drives my passion for providing Behaviour Support and Communication Support, as well as integrating Counselling into our approach. I focus on enhancing Family Dynamics and linking people to suitable Speech Therapy and community opportunities that empower them to live the life they choose.
Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
This means I come to where you are - I provide a mobile service! My focus is always to affect change in natural environments, daily routines, and activities. I work alongside my clients and the important people in their lives, offering Behaviour Support, Communication Support, and Counselling to build competence and confidence in every aspect of their daily engagements. Whether at home, school, work, or in any other setting where you need support, including tailored Speech Therapy, I am here to help navigate through family dynamics and foster growth.
Community Training & Workshops
At Sensibly Speaking, I am passionate about developing not only the skills of the family unit but also those of the greater community, including schools, medical practices, law enforcement agencies, and business owners.
As a certified SibWorks facilitator, I provide uniquely structured supports for siblings of people with disabilities, ensuring the development of their skills, knowledge, and resources for any future changes and challenges. In addition, I offer Behaviour Support and Communication Support to further enhance their capacity to navigate complex family dynamics.
Supporting the development of skills, knowledge, and understanding within the greater community fosters inclusive environments where individuals feel capable and confident engaging with those who have diverse and unique needs. This approach is also essential in Speech Therapy and Counselling contexts, where collaborative efforts lead to positive outcomes.
My training workshops are uniquely structured to suit the training environment, ensuring they are interactive and engaging for real-life application and reflective thinking.
Contact me today about training options in Positive Behaviour Support, Mealtime Management, and Communication (AAC) tailored to your specific training needs.
Mealtime Management
Mealtime Management services are dedicated to making mealtimes both safe and enjoyable!
I aim to support individuals of all ages who have complex feeding and mealtime management needs, integrating Behaviour Support and Communication Support into my approach.
This service includes an initial assessment, the development of a tailored mealtime management plan (MMP), training and coaching for all support persons, as well as referrals to any medical or allied health professionals, including options for Speech Therapy and Counselling when needed.
Regular mealtime management reviews are conducted to ensure close monitoring and safety for my clients, while also considering the intricacies of Family Dynamics.
Contact me today to schedule your initial visit and assessment.
Sensibly Speaking Groups & Workshops
Social Skills Through Film
Community Connect & Parent Workshops
SibWorks Peer Support Program
This group is structured to use popular films to teach social thinking and social understanding, providing valuable Behaviour Support and Communication Support for children. Suitable for both primary and high school-aged children, this program is offered during school holidays within a group setting at a community location. The groups will be tailored based on the needs of interested clients, including those seeking Speech Therapy and Counselling related to Family Dynamics. Please contact me for more information.
SibWorks Peer Support Program
Community Connect & Parent Workshops
SibWorks Peer Support Program
Being a young sibling of a person with a disability presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges that impact family dynamics. The SibWorks peer support program aims to create a space for young siblings, aged 8-12 years, to share and explore their individual strengths and capabilities while navigating their challenges in a supportive environment. This program also offers resources in communication support and behaviour support, along with access to counselling services if needed. For more information about the program and its benefits, including how speech therapy can assist in enhancing communication skills, please feel free to contact me.
Community Connect & Parent Workshops
Community Connect & Parent Workshops
Community Connect & Parent Workshops
Community Connect groups aim to bring together carers in the community, whether you are a parent, a support worker, a teacher, or a family friend, caring for someone with a disability. These groups will be held once every term and will be facilitated in collaboration with Spectrum Creative Healing, an Integrated Creative Arts Therapy provider. The focus of the group will be on exploring the unique challenges of your role and offering communication support, behaviour support, and informal training to enhance your professional skills and mental health, as well as improve family dynamics. Additionally, we will provide information on counselling and speech therapy resources as needed. Please contact me for more information.
About Me
At Sensibly Speaking, it is all about YOU. During the initial assessment and planning phase, I take the time to explore your skills and needs in every activity, routine, relationship, and social commitment, as well as in educational environments and workplace settings. This process is crucial for identifying the necessary Behaviour Support and Communication Support to help you participate as independently as possible in your daily life and personal choices. Additionally, we can discuss options for Counselling to enhance your Family Dynamics and incorporate Speech Therapy where needed.
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