Lois Cho
Director & Speech Pathologist

Lois is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who graduated from University of Sydney and has over 13 years of experience. She has also worked as a Speech Pathologist for the Child Developmental Clinic (CDC), a Multi-disciplinary Assessment team at Auburn Hospital. She has a strong passion for working with families and people of all ages to help them reach that light-bulb moment where learning finally makes sense, allowing them to flourish across different areas of life. 

Languages: Korean and English

Trained in:

• Hanen- More than Words

• Social skills programs e.g. Social Thinking Program, PEERS training for Adolescents and Young Adults

• Lidcombe Program (Stuttering therapy)

• Evidence-based literacy interventions (Talk for Writing, Sounds~write

• Key Word Sign 

• InsideOut Sensory trained therapist.

• Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)

Iris Yamagishi
Senior Speech Pathologist

Iris is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who graduated from University of Sydney. She has been working since 2013 within the private sector, conducting assessments and therapy for children with Autism, Down Syndrome, speech sound disorders, stuttering, language delays, literacy difficulties and social difficulties. 

As a mother of 3 children, Iris understands the importance of meeting children where they are at and supporting them, their families and their communities in moving them to where they want to be. She takes pride in being an excellent listener and developing genuine relationships with her clients and their families. She believes that everyone has the right to communicate and strives to ensure each client she sees achieves their potential in a fun and meaningful environment.  

Languages: Cantonese and English

Trained in:

• Key Word Sign

• Hanen (It Takes Two to Talk)

• DIR Floortime  

• Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT). 

• Evidence-based feeding courses

Dorcas Kan
Speech Pathologist

Dorcas is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who graduated with a Master of Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Sydney. Dorcas enjoys working with children and adolescents using a child-led play-based therapy approach to help them reach their goals in a fun and meaningful way.

Dorcas has a strong passion for supporting families from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds and is a passionate advocate for bilingual education and development. She has experience working with children and adolescents who have difficulties in speech, language, fluency, social communication and literacy, as well as neurodiverse children. She enjoys working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary support teams to develop functional goals and individualised therapy plans for her clients.

• Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and Japanese
  

Trained in:

• Hanen (More than Words)

Helen Hwang
Speech Pathologist

Helen is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who graduated from the University of Sydney. Helen is a creative and passionate bilingual speech therapist. She is dedicated to building confidence in children by making therapy sessions both fun and effective.

She values connecting with her clients and prioritises a collaborative approach with families and other professionals to achieve meaningful progress. Her warm and inclusive approach makes her especially skilled in working with children who exhibit behavioural challenges.

Helen has experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and addressing various communication disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Cerebral Palsy.

Languages: Korean and English

Erica Zhang
Speech Pathologist

Erica is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who graduated from the University of Sydney. She has provided intervention in a range of settings, including clinic, early learning centres and preschools. She has experience working with children and adolescents who have difficulties in speech, language, fluency, and literacy, as well as children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and intellectual impairment.

Erica is committed to providing compassionate and individualised care to clients and their families, whilst keeping therapy sessions motivating and fun. She enjoys working collaboratively with parents, caregivers, teachers, and professionals to allow clients to achieve meaningful outcomes in all environments.

Valerie Chang
Speech Pathologist

Valerie is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who graduated from the University of Sydney. She has a genuine passion for supporting children and their families in building strong, confident communication skills. She believes every child deserves the opportunity to express themselves fully and connect meaningfully with the world around them. She takes the time to truly understand each child’s unique strengths, challenges, and interests, working closely with families to ensure therapy is both effective and enjoyable.

Valerie is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential. Her goal is to empower children and their families by celebrating every step forward, no matter how big or small, and building lasting communication foundations together.

Languages: Mandarin and English

Donna Lim
Occupational Therapist

Donna has been a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist for over 12 years, working across the Philippines, Qatar, and Australia. Her extensive experience spans private practice, clinical supervision, and international healthcare settings, providing her with a deep understanding of cultural, social, and developmental diversity in pediatric care.

Registered with AHPRA and a member of OTA, Donna specialises in sensory processing, motor development, visual-motor integration, school-readiness, and activities of daily living. She has worked extensively with children diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, DCD, PDA, GDD among others. Donna has done training under Ayres Sensory Integration, Therapressure Protocol, Astronaut Training, Therapeutic Listening, and the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding. Donna has a special interest in trauma – sensitive practice and neurodiversity affirming approach where she is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where children can build resilience and thrive.

Jessica Suh
Occupational Therapist

Jessica has worked as an Occupational Therapist since 2013 in a variety of settings and roles, from private practice, participating in international development in the allied health sector through DFAT, and working as a team leader. She has extensive experience in activities of daily living training and functional capacity assessments. She has experience working across all age groups including children and adolescence as well as providing equipment prescription.

Jessica holds registration with AHPRA and is a member of OT Australia. She has undertaken additional training in home modifications, seating, play therapy, sensory processing, primitive reflexes, TheraSuit Therapy and regularly attends courses and webinars to stay up to date with best practice. She enjoys working together with each individual and their supports to achieve goals that help improve their quality of life and joy through all the small and big wins.

Celine Hui
Occupational Therapist

Celine is a registered Occupational therapist who graduated from University of Sydney. She has a variety of experiences in early intervention and across all age groups, including toddlers, children and adolescents. Celine has undertaken additional training in play intervention, handwriting difficulties, toileting training and is an accredited WeeFIM assessor and ESDM therapist. She strives to provide evidence-based practices and regularly attends professional development courses to develop her skills. She enjoys collaborating with families to deliver child-led, family-orientated practices. Her favourite moments are to celebrate the small wins with all her clients!

Languages: English, Mandarin and Cantonese.  

Lydia
Client Relations and Office Coordinator