Johanna Zadek

Co-Director/Speech Pathologist

Johanna has graduated with a Master of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University, a Bachelor of Arts Double-Major in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Western Ontario and a Graduate Certificate in Communication Disorders Assistance from Durham College, Canada.

Johanna is a creative and passionate speech language pathologist who has experience working in a variety of settings, including health care, schools, private practice, non-for-profit organisations and universities. She provides goal-oriented therapy to children and adults with speech, language, communication, hearing and swallowing difficulties.

Johanna is a Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia.

Samantha Paras

Co-Director/Speech Pathologist

Samantha graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology, from La Trobe University in 2016. Samantha has a gentle and kind nature, and loves working with children and their families. Samantha has experience working within school systems and private practice.

Samantha enjoys working with children with Language and Speech difficulties, Oral Motor Difficulties, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD’s), Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and Tongue Tie concerns. Samantha primarily works with children aged 2-12 years.

Samantha has a special interest in Child Apraxia of Speech and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. Samantha is also a PROMPT trained clinician.

Samantha has further training in:

More Than Words Program – Hanen
Introduction to PROMPT Technique – PROMPT Institute
Introduction to Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Once Upon a Time Foundation
Unlocking Apraxia – Online by Jen Bjorem
Sound Evidence: Assessment and intervention of SSD in children – Professor Lynn Willams via SPA
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy – Australian Academy of Orofacial Myology
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) Introductory Course
PEERS® for Young Adults Certified Teleconference

Samantha is a Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia.

Lixin Ye

Speech Pathologist

Lixin graduated with a Master of Speech Language Pathology (MSLP) from the University of Sydney. She is a compassionate and dedicated speech pathologist who supports children and their families in achieving meaningful communication outcomes.

Lixin has experience working across a variety of settings, including hospitals, community services, and private practices. She has a particular interest in working with children at all stages of development, with a focus on language and speech sound difficulties. As a bilingual clinician fluent in English and Mandarin, Lixin values working with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and is passionate about tailoring therapy to meet each child and family’s unique needs.

Lixin is a Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia.

Kailah Hollingworth

Speech Pathologist

Kailah completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at La Trobe University and is a Certified Practising member of Speech Pathology Australia.

Previously, Kailah worked as a Therapy Assistant in an early autism supports program, providing multidisciplinary support to preschool-aged children in early childhood education settings. Kailah also worked as an AHA at Speak With Us, supporting school-aged AAC users and their families.

Kailah has a fun, playful approach to building rapport with clients and their supports. She draws from her experiences as a multidisciplinary TA, applying a neurodiversity-affirming lens with a focus on regulation and individualised support.

Kailah enjoys working with people of all ages, with a particular interest in speech, literacy, early language and AAC. She also has a strong interest in swallowing assessment and management, and specific experience working with progressive neurological disease and dementia.

Carolina Sad

Therapy Assistant

Originally from Brazil, Carolina discovered her passion for working with children while living in Australia. she loves spending time with her boys, creating beautiful, unforgettable moments with her family.

Carolina’s work brings her immense joy, with each day offering special little moments that make a big impact. Dedicated and driven, she embraces challenges and strive to make a meaningful difference in every child’s journey.

Sara Martin

Therapy Assistant

Sara has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from NMIT, Integration Aide Certificate, Certificate III in ECE and is a KIS (Kindergarten Inclusion Support) Educator and a Therapy Assistant.

Sara has two wonderful children of her own, one of whom is an Autistic young adult. She has been working in this field full time since 2013 and absolutely love working with children and people of all abilities. Sara believes children are full of awe, wisdom, creativity and honesty.

Lulu Wilson

Therapy Assistant

Lulu is a dedicated therapy assistant currently studying Speech Pathology at La Trobe University. She has a strong passion for working with children and extensive experience supporting autistic kids.

Lulu loves building meaningful connections with the children she works with and finds great joy in celebrating their progress and achievements, no matter how big or small

Team Members

Johanna Zadek

Samantha Paras

Lixin Ye

Kailah Hollingworth

Carolina Sad

Sara Martin

Lulu Wilson

Johanna Zadek

Co-Director/Speech Pathologist

Samantha Paras

Co-Director/Speech Pathologist

Lixin Ye

Speech Pathologist

Kailah Hollingworth

Speech Pathologist

Carolina Sad

Therapy Assistant

Sara Martin

Therapy Assistant

Lulu Wilson

Therapy Assistant