Meet our therapIsts
DIrector & Speech PathologIst
Hello there! My name is Giulietta, and I am so excited to be your Speech Pathologist!
Coming from a big, loud, fun family, it’s no wonder I chose a profession that supports communication and social interaction! I graduated 10 years ago and have worked across rural, remote and metropolitan areas of South Australia. I love all things Speech Pathology related and have worked with clients with different needs across different settings, including education, private practice and not-for-profit community. I am happy and bubbly in nature and bring high energy to all my therapy sessions!
I have developed a wealth of experience and love how broad Speech Pathology can be, however, my areas of interest include;
Developmental Delays
Complex and Multiple Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Language Disorders
Complex Speech Disorders
Feeding and Mealtime assessment and therapy
Educational Supports, including Literacy (reading and writing support)
Early Intervention Family Support
I am passionate about working with clients and their families and walking the therapeutic journey together.
It is so important for me to connect with my clients and support you to develop functional goals that are important to you and your family. I truly believe that the magic of intervention happens when therapy and support is provided within a client’s natural environment with people who are important to them – this is why at ZANDONA we come to you! It is so important to me to build rapport with my clients and your families so that we can work together toward your goals.
When I am not wearIng my SpeechIe hat…..
I enjoy cooking and sharing stories at our big loud family dinners! I grew up in a home filled with care, patience and fun, exactly what you can expect from our therapy sessions!
I am so excIted to meet you!
Sincerely,
Giulietta
Speech PathologIst
Hello there! My name is Jana and I am so excited to be your Speech Pathologist!
Having come from a large, Greek family, I understand just how important the ability to connect and interact with others is. Whether this be through communication, social interaction or mealtimes - all of this is a way to connect and show affection to others. I acknowledge that sometimes, some of these areas can be challenging and this is where my passion for becoming a Speech Pathologist stemmed from!
I have over 9 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, alongside working across a number of therapeutic settings. I have held the role as a Clinical Educator and provided lecturing and tutoring support to Speech Pathology students through the University of South Australia, in addition to being a children's art teacher. I am also a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist, a qualified Autism assessor and mum to a beautiful little girl!
My experience and areas of interest are in:
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Neurodiversity
Complex and Multiple Disabilities
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Dysphagia and Sensory Feeding Assessment and Therapy
Early Intervention and Family Support
I absolutely LOVE learning and am passionate about keeping up to date with the latest evidence to further my clinical knowledge and skillset. I have completed further training in multiple areas and will often use a combination of trainings and strategies based on what each individual needs. Being holistic and client centred is at the core of my approach to therapy, in addition to ensuring fun and creativity is included in every session!
When I am not busy being a Speech Pathologist, you will probably find me baking a dessert of some sort in the kitchen, shopping at Kmart and soaking up every moment of being a new mum!
I’m so excited to meet you and make many wonderful memories in our Speech Pathology journey together.
Sincerely,
Jana
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