Alison is a paediatric Speech Pathologist, Director of Sound Waves Speech Pathology, children’s writer and member of the CBCA NSW. Helping children connect through language and literacy, is an integral part of her work. Alison has a specialism in language, literacy and communication development and for over 20 years has been empowering individuals to tell their story. Alison’s passion for supporting children and teens to reach their communication goals, has led to the establishment of a new and exciting intervention service called, The SociABLE Group. Founded by Alison and two speech pathologist colleagues, The SociABLE Group provides evidence-based social skills training to groups of children of all ages and abilities. These unique programs teach real-life skills and address the daily challenges that many children face. Individuals develop communication skills, acquire an understanding of social etiquette and improve social connections. This is all achieved in the context of a fun and inclusive group environment.

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Children’s abilities to communicate determine the course of their life story’s arc. Alison’s mission to enhance these skills underpins her own storytelling, and the wonderful children with whom she works, are her inspiration.