Brooke is a Speech Pathologist with experience working in NSW Health and a not-for-profit, community-based organisation. She has supported children with developmental delays and a range of developmental disabilities including Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Cortical Vision Impairment, genetic conditions, and other physical, sensory, and communication disabilities.
Brooke recognises and celebrates each child’s diverse strengths and needs. She is deeply committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where children can connect, communicate, and thrive in ways that are meaningful to them. Brooke strongly believes that all children deserve to find their voice so that they feel heard and valued.
Brooke’s approach is neuro-affirming and strengths-based, focusing on building each child’s individual strengths and interests and honouring their unique ways of communicating. She supports children through a total communication approach and is passionate about helping them communicate using any mode that is accessible and meaningful to them – including visuals, core boards, sign, AAC (assistive technology), or spoken language.
Brooke works closely with families and educators to empower them to support children’s inclusion and participation in everyday activities. A key part of her role is capacity-building – supporting families to connect with their child, share moments of joy, and feel confident in supporting their child’s communication and learning across all parts of daily life.
Additional Training
Brooke has undertaken extensive professional development to ensure her practice remains evidence-based and responsive to the diverse needs of the children she supports. Her training includes:
- DIR Floortime – supporting child-led, play-based engagement
- Introduction to Comprehensive Literacy for All (Jane Farrell) – promoting access to literacy for all learners
- Neuro-affirming Approach to Feeding – respecting autonomy and sensory experiences in mealtimes
- Key Worker Training – supporting families through collaborative early intervention
- Sounds-Write – evidence-based phonics for literacy development
- Developing Communication, Learning, and Access Skills for Children Who Face Severe Physical and Multiple Challenges (Linda Burkhart) – supporting multimodal communication and access
- Meaningful Speech – focused on gestalt language processing to support children’s natural language development. She is registered on the NLA Trained Clinician Registry.
- Neuro-Affirming Approach to Social Skills (Dr. Melanie Hayworth) – supporting neurodiverse children in building social skills in ways that honour their unique needs
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) – University of Sydney
Registrations
- CPSP (Certified Practising Member – Speech Pathology Australia)
- Natural Language Acquisition Registry
Key Values
- All children deserve to feel safe and included. Brooke embraces a neuro-affirming practice that prioritises inclusion, respect, and celebrating each child’s unique identity.
- All communication is valid. Brooke supports a multi-modal approach, recognising and honouring every child’s preferred way of communicating — whether that’s spoken language, sign, visuals, or assistive technology.
- Parents and caregivers are the best therapists. Brooke is passionate about capacity-building, empowering families with the knowledge and confidence to support their child’s communication and learning every day.
- Children learn best through play — play with a purpose. Brooke uses child-led, play-based strategies that engage and motivate children naturally, fostering authentic learning and connection.
- Building on strengths and interests promotes meaningful learning and growth. Brooke focuses on each child’s unique strengths and interests to create personalised and motivating therapy experiences.