Speech Pathology
Erica Chen (BAppSc (SpPath) MSPA)
BRIGHT SPARK THERAPY is a speech pathology service dedicated to helping children and adults with communication or swallowing difficulties.
We use research supported practices to assess and provide therapy to people of all ages. As we understand that all cases are unique in their own way, we ensure that therapy approaches are tailored to suit the individual, and are fun and engaging for young children.
about erica
Erica is a qualified speech pathologist and a practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia - the national association for the speech pathology profession.
She has a broad range of experience assessing and providing therapy to children and adults with communication difficulties. She has worked closely with children for over 10 years in various environments such as:
- childcare centres
- preschools, schools
- family homes
- rural areas
- disability services
- therapy clinics
She also has extensive experience working collaboratively with other professionals, such as teachers, paediatricians, psychologists and occupational therapists, to provide an effective and holistic service to families.
Erica's clinical interests include:
- working with children with developmental delays and learning difficulties
- working with children with disabilities such as intellectual/physical disability, Autism, Down Syndrome, Prader Willie Syndrome and others
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- parent education and training
- support to manage safe eating and drinking skills
SPECIALISED TRAINING
Erica has completed the following specialised training courses - please click on the images for more information.
She can also provide assessment and therapy services in Mandarin.
services offered
Our Speech Pathology service includes the assessment and treatment of children with a range of communication disorders including difficulties with:
- Early language delay
- Articulation and phonology
- Listening and attention
- Literacy (reading and spelling)
- School aged language (comprehension and expression)
- Written language
- Stuttering
- Social skills
- Swallowing
Services also include assessment and treatment of adults with difficulties in the areas of:
- Language
- Stuttering
- Articulation
- Swallowing
ASSESSMENT & THERAPY
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
An initial assessment is needed to determine the most suited therapy approach for your needs. This may include discussions, observations and administration of comprehensive assessments.
Before the initial assessment:
- Please complete the questionnaire provided, to help us understand your current concerns.
- Please bring copies of reports from GPs, paediatricians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists or other relevant medical professionals.
After the assessment, you will be given a detailed report describing results and recommendations.
THERAPY
Bright Spark Therapy offers clinic based services. The length of standard individual therapy sessions is 45 minutes. The intensity and frequency of sessions will be decided based on therapy needs.