Meet our team
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Abby
M.S., CCC-SLP, Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
Certifications and memberships
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Abby, Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, grew up in Alabama, USA, and now calls Bribie Island home, where she established Sound Abilities Speech Pathology in 2021.
Abby has experience in a range of settings both in the USA and Australia, including private clinics, schools and hospitals. She enjoys working with clients and their families in a fun, creative and supportive environment in order to provide excellent service and motivate clients to reach their full potential.
Abby has a special interest in helping people of all ages who have difficulty with speech sounds, reading and/or spelling. By only focusing on these areas, she is able to enhance her clinical skills and stay up-to-date with current research in order to best support her clients. This includes completing training in the Sounds-Write Phonics Program, as well as training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP3) and Rapid Syllable Transition Training (ReST), which are used for treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Abby has also completed training in Speech Intelligibility Treatment (SIT) for paediatric dysarthria and the SPEAK OUT! program for people with Parkinson's disease.
When not at work, Abby enjoys reading, learning to crochet and baking.
Abby has experience in a range of settings both in the USA and Australia, including private clinics, schools and hospitals. She enjoys working with clients and their families in a fun, creative and supportive environment in order to provide excellent service and motivate clients to reach their full potential.
Abby has a special interest in helping people of all ages who have difficulty with speech sounds, reading and/or spelling. By only focusing on these areas, she is able to enhance her clinical skills and stay up-to-date with current research in order to best support her clients. This includes completing training in the Sounds-Write Phonics Program, as well as training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP3) and Rapid Syllable Transition Training (ReST), which are used for treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Abby has also completed training in Speech Intelligibility Treatment (SIT) for paediatric dysarthria and the SPEAK OUT! program for people with Parkinson's disease.
When not at work, Abby enjoys reading, learning to crochet and baking.
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Monique
Allied Health Assistant
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance Certifications and memberships
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Monique is an enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant who commenced her journey in the field of Allied Health in 2023. She is passionate about working with clients of all ages, particularly in areas of literacy development, speech sound disorders, and those living with Parkinson's disease. Under the guidance of our lead Speech Pathologist, Monique is available to support and supplement the care provided to our clients, as well as providing administration support.
Her supportive approach and eagerness to help clients achieve their goals makes her a valuable team member. With a focus on providing individualised care, Monique is excited to grow in her role and make a positive difference in the lives of those she works with.
When not at work, Monique enjoys fishing, bird watching and volunteering in the local Bribie community.
Her supportive approach and eagerness to help clients achieve their goals makes her a valuable team member. With a focus on providing individualised care, Monique is excited to grow in her role and make a positive difference in the lives of those she works with.
When not at work, Monique enjoys fishing, bird watching and volunteering in the local Bribie community.