Speech, language and feeding therapy for babies, toddlers and young children.
Engaging, practical and evidenced-based care for your little person.
Working with parents to support their child’s development. When to get in touch:
I want to know if my child is on track
I feel worried about my child’s speech, language or feeding
My child has had a bumpy start to life and needs help with their development
Helping little people to:
Understand their world
Send messages
Connect with others
Learn speech and language through play and everyday interactions
Enjoy feeds and swallow safely
Services
Babies
Making sounds- Babbling- Using actions and gestures- Interacting with the special people in their world- Moving towards first words- Playing with people and toys- Understanding their world- Looking to faces- Listening to voices- Book sharing- Singing- Enjoying feeds- Swallowing safely- Starting solids- Progressing through food textures
Mandy LOVES working with babies and little people who have extra challenges with their communication and feeding.
Supporting all children to engage in meaningful interactions regardless of their medical background, motor, sensory or cognitive profile.
Toddlers
First words- Using actions and gestures- Sending more messages- Using more sounds- Connecting with others- Using a range of word types- Interacting with words and phrases- Learning through play, songs, books and fun interactions- Understanding words and phrases- Enjoying family mealtimes- Swallowing safely- Enjoying more tastes and textures
Every child brings unique strengths. Building on what your child is already doing to progress their development.
Families know their child best. Engaging parents to support their child’s speech, language and feeding.
Young children
Using language in play- Using language to connect with others- Learning speech and language through play, songs, books and fun interactions- Using new sounds- Saying words clearly- Using longer sentences to communicate- Using a range of words to send messages- Understanding questions and concepts- Following instructions
Learning speech and language is about connecting with others and having fun!
Listening to your priorities and worries and taking into account your busy family life.
Feeding
Infant feeding- Feeling safe and comfortable to accept feeds, start solids, be a part of family mealtimes and try new foods- Working towards positive oral feeding experiences- Working with your team (family, Paediatrician, OT, Dietitian) to holistically support oral feeding- Following your child’s cues to build feeding skills at their pace- Assessment and management of swallow safety- Developing chewing skills- Progressing onto new textures- Tube weaning (with your team)
Following your child’s lead to create positive feeding experiences.
Working holistically with your family and other professionals to make change where it matters to you.
About
Meet Mandy
At Mandy the Speechie, all services are delivered by Mandy Pszczola.
Mandy holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) and is a Member of Speech Pathology Australia- Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (MSPA- CPSP).
Mandy is trained in:
Hanen. She is a Hanen Certified Speech Pathologist (It Takes Two to Talk and Target Word)
Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding
Circle of Security
PROMPT
Infant Monitor of vocal Production (IMP)
Key Word Sign
Bayley-4 developmental assessment
Lidcombe Program treatment for early stuttering
Mandy has training/ credentialing in working with neonates, cleft palate, paediatric feeding and parent coaching.
She is also mum to two beautiful kids!
Mandy has worked with families for 15+ years mainly in the paediatric hospital setting as well as private practice and community health in WA and Victoria.
She has extensive experience working with babies, toddlers and young children to optimise communication and feeding development.
Mandy is a skilled Speech Pathologist who is passionate about early intervention and working with parents to help each child reach their potential.
Mandy's experience includes:
Working with children with a range of backgrounds including developmental delay, hearing and/or vision impairment, babies with cerebral palsy, cleft palate, premature birth, neurological diagnosis, brain changes (e.g. HIE, IVH), complex medical history (e.g. cardiac, respiratory, seizures, long hospital stays), rare diseases, motor speech difficulties, pre-intentional communicators, speech and language delay and feeding difficulties.
Management of paediatric dysphagia including infant feeding, swallowing difficulties, oral aversion and tube weaning.
Location
Mandy the Speechie is based in Perth, Western Australia.
Appointments are held at 4 Kearns Cres, Ardross.
Find me diagonally opposite the Quarter Acre Hotel. I am in with Wagtail Therapy, Paediatric Psychologists.
Parking is available on Kearns Cres (3 hours free when you enter your numberplate on the parking machine). There is also free parking at the back of the building, access this carpark off Petrossian Lane.
Mandy the Speechie can also support families living in rural or remote areas. Video calls and phone consults are available.
Rebates and fees
Mandy the Speechie offers:
Private Health fund rebates (speak to your health fund)
Medicare rebates for children with a Chronic Disease Management Plan (speak to your GP)
Services for children with an NDIS plan (self-managed and plan-managed only).
Contact
Feedback
I aim to continue to improve my service and welcome your feedback (both positive and constructive).
Acknowledgement of country
This website comes to you from Whadjuk Country.
Mandy the Speechie wishes to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Whadjuk (Perth region) people of the Noongar nation and their Elders past, present and emerging. I acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this region.