Hi I'm Kaitlyn
I am an adult and aged care Speech Pathologist with HM Speech. I graduated from the University of Newcastle. After realising that a career as a Legal Secretary wasn't for me, I decided to study Speech Pathology determined to make a difference to people's communication and swallowing.
My Story
I moved from the Central Coast NSW to Port Macquarie in 2019 with my two children and husband. I enjoy outdoor adventures with my family and home renovations.
​
My clinical interests include working with post stroke patients, swallowing and Parkinson's disease. I am trained in The SPEAK OUT! ® Therapy Program by Parkinson Voice Project which is a highly evidence based voice treatment method for people with Parkinson's disease. My passion is to provide improved access to communication for all people and to work closely with families to support their loved one. I have completed training in mealtime management for people with Dementia and I utilise these skills to ensure that I offer a holistic approach when working with people's eating and drinking.
​
In 2023 I established a communication group for people with Dementia which has been extremely rewarding and received such good feedback that it continues to be a service that we offer her at HM Speech.
​
Further qualifications and certificates I have obtained include:
- MSPA (Member of Speech Pathology Australia) & CPSP (Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist)
- Certified in The SPEAK OUT! ® Therapy Program by Parkinson Voice Project
- Dementia Mealtime Management
- EBP Team Leader
- Founder and facilitator of our Dementia communication groups