Sharon is a speech pathologist who enjoys working with children to attain their individualised communication goals.

Sharon enjoys supporting children to reach their full potential. Sharon has predominantly worked in the Newcastle area as a paediatric speech pathologist.

Sharon seeks professional development opportunities to be able to incorporate current researched approaches and ideas into her service provision. For example, Sharon has undertaken training in ‘Understanding the Autistic Neurotype’, Hanen More Than Words, Authentic AAC, Sounds Write Literacy Program, and DIR Floortime®. Sharon has experience in delivering speech therapy via telehealth (e.g. Zoom/Skype). Sharon appreciates and utilises the benefits of a holistic and collaborative approach to the delivery of speech therapy services.

Sharon and her family have been living in the Cessnock area for the past 30-years. Sharon was very enthusiastic to take up her position with the Beam Health team, allowing her to assist children with speech pathology services in her local community.

Outside of work Sharon enjoys reading, gardening and candle making.