Speech pathology support for children with feeding & swallowing concerns.
Private feeding intervention service for infants, children and adolescents
Clinic based appointments on the Northern Beaches of Sydney - located at the Kite Centre
Welcome to Connect. Feed. Flourish.
Hi, I’m Lauren.
I am a qualified Speech Pathologist with over 19 years of experience in paediatric feeding services. I offer expert advice, support and guidance for children of all ages with various feeding concerns. My primary goal is to promote safe and functional feeding skills whilst fostering a responsive feeding approach for mealtime connection, inclusion and curiosity.
Feeding is a complex process influenced by variety of sensory, motor, medical and social factors. With this in mind, I take a holistic perspective when guiding families and consider the whole child within the context of their family, community and culture.
Our Values
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At Connect. Feed. Flourish. we treat each child and their family with care and compassion, actively respecting their privacy, listening to their reflections of their lived experience, and intentionally showing consideration for their interests and wellbeing. We recognise and respect their specific likes and dislikes, thoughts and ideas, as well as values and morals and seek to reflect these in their individualised intervention plans.
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A belief that best practice is centered on collaboration with you, the expert on your child, as well as other healthcare professionals for optimal, holistic feeding outcomes.
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At Connect. Feed. Flourish we strive to remain curious in our approach to Paediatric feeding and swallowing intervention. We come without judgement and consistently “search for the why” in understanding your child’s individual feeding presentation. We are committed to evidence-based practice and seek out professional development opportunities that align with our values. Curiosity allows us to engage in shared decision making with our clients, which we believe leads to enhanced and sustainable outcomes.
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At Connect. Feed. Flourish we believe that everyone deserves a chance to flourish and thrive with a strong sense of belonging and inclusion.
We respect and value the diverse lived experiences of each unique individual/family and endeavour to avoid making assumptions about them, their identities and the barriers that they face. We are LGBTQIA+ allies, we are neurodiversity affirming and our care is culturally sensitive.
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Alongside transparency and humility, we believe that honesty is integral to the care we provide. We value the importance of building trust within the therapeutic relationships and seek to provide as much information as possible to allow for appropriate care with outcomes and safety in mind.
