Shakila is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) from the University of Sydney.
Originally from Melbourne, Shakila returned home after her studies in Sydney to pursue her passion for working with children and their families. She ensures her therapy sessions are both enjoyable and practical, aiming to integrate skills into a child’s daily life.
Shakila’s expertise spans a variety of communication needs, including speech, language, literacy, social skills, and feeding. She enjoys working with children of all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to school-aged children and teenagers.
Committed to lifelong learning, Shakila continually seeks to enhance her skills. She has a particular interest in working with children with developmental delays and/or disabilities and has undergone specific training and professional development. She has undertaken training through DValert in family and domestic violence and paediatric feeding. Furthermore, Shakila has professional development training in Hanen It Takes Two to Talk + More Than Words, Sounds Write, Social Thinking – More Than Social Skills, Adina Levy’s workshops including neurodiversity affirming practice and many more.
Shakila is proficient in Key Word Sign (KWS) and is can speak Tamil.
As a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia, Shakila is dedicated to ongoing education and continually seeks opportunities to broaden her knowledge and skills.
Originally from Melbourne, Shakila returned home after her studies in Sydney to pursue her passion for working with children and their families. She ensures her therapy sessions are both enjoyable and practical, aiming to integrate skills into a child’s daily life.
Shakila’s expertise spans a variety of communication needs, including speech, language, literacy, social skills, and feeding. She enjoys working with children of all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to school-aged children and teenagers.
Committed to lifelong learning, Shakila continually seeks to enhance her skills. She has a particular interest in working with children with developmental delays and/or disabilities and has undergone specific training and professional development. She has undertaken training through DValert in family and domestic violence and paediatric feeding. Furthermore, Shakila has professional development training in Hanen It Takes Two to Talk + More Than Words, Sounds Write, Social Thinking – More Than Social Skills, Adina Levy’s workshops including neurodiversity affirming practice and many more.
Shakila is proficient in Key Word Sign (KWS) and is can speak Tamil.
As a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia, Shakila is dedicated to ongoing education and continually seeks opportunities to broaden her knowledge and skills.