Our Team
Meet the people committed to making a difference.
Sayumi Don
About Me
I am a passionate and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist who enjoys supporting
children and families to build confidence in communication and everyday
interactions. I am committed to providing neuroaffirming, family-centred
therapy that celebrates each child’s unique strengths and communication style.
I have a special interest in supporting communication through AAC
(Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems and creating engaging,
supportive environments where children feel safe, understood, and empowered.
Skills
- Speech & Language Therapy
- AAC & Communication Support
- Social Communication Skills
- Literacy Support
- Neuroaffirming Practice
- Family & Caregiver Education
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Group Therapy Facilitation
Experience
I have experience supporting children and clients with speech, language, literacy, social communication, and swallowing needs across clinic and community settings.
My experience includes:
- Communication and swallowing assessments
- Individualised speech and language therapy
- AAC selection and intervention
- Social communication group sessions
- Parent and caregiver coaching
- Progress reporting and goal planning
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and educators
- Allied health assistant experience supporting therapy implementation
I am passionate about ongoing learning and continually developing my knowledge in neuroaffirming and evidence-based practice.
My Approach
I believe therapy should feel supportive, engaging, and meaningful for both children and families. My goal is to help clients feel confident communicating in ways that work best for them while building strong relationships and positive experiences along the way. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, working closely with families, caregivers, educators, and other professionals to create personalised therapy plans that meet each child's individual needs. Every therapy session is designed to be enjoyable, motivating, and functional, helping children build confidence, develop practical communication skills, and achieve meaningful outcomes in everyday life.