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About me

Elissa Dunn, neurodiversity affirming children's speech therapist in Heidelberg Victoria

I have over 20 years of experience working as a Speech Pathologist in Melbourne with children and their families across a range of settings including in private practice, in Early Intervention (with toddlers and preschoolers with developmental delay and a range of disabilities) and in schools.

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I have extensive experience working with children from 1 year to 12 years with communication difficulties and differences including those needing support in the areas of social communication, language, articulation/speech sound difficulties and early literacy skills (spelling and reading).​

 

I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent clients, including Autistic and ADHD children.

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I prioritise building connection with each child I work with, celebrating their passions and strengths whilst supporting them with their challenges and seeing their potential. Therapy is play based, fun and engaging.

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I am passionate about neuro affirming therapy and supports. I love supporting each child I work with to play and communicate in a way that is regulating and authentic for them, whilst also having great success in their interactions and communication with those around them. I am committed to supporting children and those in their 'world' to understand more about their communication preferences and supporting them to make meaningful connections with others whilst building their self-advocacy skills. 

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I work collaboratively with other allied health professionals, including Occupational Therapists and Psychologists as well as educators to ensure the very best communication and educational outcomes for each child.

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I am committed to ongoing professional learning and attend regular training to further my skillset as well as constantly learning from each child I work with.​​​

 

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Certified SEA Bridge neuro-affirming autism and ADHD children's speech pathology provider Melbourne
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist providing strengths-based communication therapy for kids in Heidelberg

Elissa Dunn Speech Pathology

You can find my children's speech pathology clinic at:

45 Haig Street

Heidelberg Heights

Victoria, 3081

Phone:     0491 070 143

 

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​Note:  In-person clinic days are Monday and Wednesday

Virtual meetings, telehealth and onsite visits are available on other weekdays by special request (subject to availability & scheduling).

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Certified Practising Speech Pathologist providing strengths-based communication therapy for kids in Heidelberg
Certified SEA Bridge neuro-affirming autism and ADHD children's speech pathology provider Melbourne

Suburbs I Support
My children's speech pathology clinic is located on Haig Street in Heidelberg Heights. I proudly welcome families from across Greater Melbourne including the broader Heidelberg area and surrounding local communities, such as Ivanhoe, Fairfield, Alphington, Rosanna, Macleod, Viewbank, Eaglemont, Watsonia, Greensborough, Bulleen and Yallambie.

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© By Elissa Dunn, Kid's Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Developmental Speech Therapy & Children's Speech Pathology Clinic Melbourne

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