Bronwyn Conroy
BHlthSci(SpPath), CPSP, Cert IV TAE.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist.
Hi there!
My name is Bron, the founder of Clear Kids. My vision is to provide high quality Speech Therapy services in Canberra focusing on early intervention for children. I have detailed below answers to questions parents frequently ask me.
What experience do you have?
I have many years experience working with little people just like yours. I was fortunate to begin my career in the ACT government at Therapy ACT and The Child Development Service working within multidiscipline teams in a variety of roles including early intervention, school age complex disability services, feeding, clinical supervision and managing the delivery of therapy in schools (Therapy Assistant Program). I have had the privilege of assisting families with children from many different cultures, language backgrounds, diagnoses and family situations.
I love to share my knowledge and experience, I taught for many years in the Disability Certificate II and IV at CIT and the University of Canberra in the Speech Pathology course as part of the paediatric unit.
I am a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) trained in:
- The Lidcombe program
- Key Word Sign (KWS)
- It Takes Two To Talk® (ITTTT Hanen)
- Sarah Starr’s Paediatric Feeding Program
- Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT©)
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1 Training.
- Karen Stagnetti – Learn to Play
- Sounds Write (systematic synthetic phonics)
- Accent reduction – multiple courses
- Speech and language disorders – multiple courses
- Spoiled for Choice (Caroline Bowen Speech Sound Disorder Interventions)
- Cued Articulation
- Pragmatic Organisational Dynamic Display (PODD)
- Training in ACC including: ProLoQuo2Go
- Childhood Apraxia Of Speech (multiple courses)
- Clinical Supervision
What makes you good at what you do?
I love being a Speech Pathologist because it is the perfect synergy of my playfulness, analytical mind and caring nature. The best compliment I have ever received was from a six year old boy with a stutter who put it said ‘Bron really cares’. I adore the no-filter honesty, complexity, quirkiness, inspiration and fun of working with small children, getting to know them and watching them grow.
I am very much a goal driven therapist. I am tenacious and love the challenge of finding the perfect treatment to help the child overcome their difficulties with communication. Parents love that they can relax during sessions knowing I can manage their child to get the most out of every minute and teach them a few tricks for home!
What makes Clear Kids different to other clinics?
I believe we have three clear points of difference:
Experience – Working with children and families in clinical practise over a long period of time teaches you there are many exceptions and variables to textbook therapy. I have 11 years of experience helping clients achieve their goals.
Family partners – You know your child best and we know we will get better results if we work as partners. We understand families are busy, so we won’t waste your time with a revolving door of therapists.
Delight in their success – We are invested in your child achieving their goals to set them up for the future. The best part of our job is that moment when a child suddenly gets what we are working on.
What do you do when you are not at work?
I am a Canberra local and appreciate everything the area has to offer; horse-riding trails, running and hiking. I enjoy pottery, art, gardening and of course, the Canberra region wines.
Do you have your own kids?
Yes I do! My husband and I have two cheeky girls, and two fur babies; a fluffy Samoyed dog and a pony. I certainly understand the joys, challenges and stressors busy families face, which is why partnership with families is a core value of my practise.
Emily Chan
BSc, GDipAppLing, MSLP.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist.
Hello!
My name is Emily. I have detailed below answers to questions parents frequently ask to help you get to know me a little better.
What experience do you have?
I have had experience supporting children from early childhood through to young adults. I am skilled in delivering therapy in a range of areas including; speech sounds, literacy, language, stuttering, and feeding.
I am a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) trained in:
- The Lidcombe program
- Key Word Sign (KWS)
- It Takes Two To Talk® (ITTTT Hanen)
- The SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach
- Sarah Starr’s Paediatric Feeding Program
- Pragmatic Organisational Dynamic Display (PODD)
- Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT©)
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1 Training.
I have also assisted adults to achieve or maintain a better quality of life. I have worked for the ACT Government at Therapy ACT and The Child Development Service, as well as in private practice since 2016 across a range of settings including delivery of services in clinic, at home, school, and aged care facilities.
I am fortunate enough to speak not only English, but also Cantonese and Mandarin. I have worked overseas in Hong Kong delivering assessment and therapy services to local and international school children, where I had the opportunity to practice in bilingual and even trilingual settings.
What makes you good at what you do?
I love being a Speech Pathologist because it allows me to help support people and their families to reach their goals. Therapy allows me to combine my creativity, interest in languages, playfulness and inquisitive nature. One of the most memorable compliments I’ve received was from a 5 year old boy who asked me “are you magic?” after he produced a speech sound that he hadn’t said before!
I appreciate the inclusiveness and opportunities a local community provides, which is why I adopt a child-centred and family-centred approach in therapy. I enjoy tailoring therapy sessions to a child’s interest/s so that sessions are ‘fun’ for them; while also focusing on communication with parents/caregivers, to provide appropriate advice and strategies to ensure that a child is well supported in their therapy journey and overall development.
What do you do when you are not at work?
I was born and raised in Canberra. I have experienced the ‘big city’ life in Melbourne, Sydney, and Hong Kong; but I’ve found that every time I return to Canberra, there is always something new to explore or do.
When I’m not working, I enjoy keeping active and making the most of the local team sports that the city has to offer – going to the gym, playing tennis and netball. I’m also a keen ultimate frisbee player in the local and national scene. I also enjoy drawing, painting, and playing around with my ukulele and piano.
Victoria
BA, MSLTPrac.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist.
Hi, I’m Victoria!
What experience do you have?
While studying a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Otago University my passion for brain development, language and communication was ignited. This started me on my Speech Language Therapy journey where I went on to receive a Masters of Speech Language Therapy Practice from The University of Auckland in 2015 and have been working with children and adolescents ever since.
Over the last 7 years, my cumulative work has involved supporting children with speech and language difficulties, social communication skills, literacy, Autism, FASD, use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), Global Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, and oromotor delays. One of my areas of expertise is working with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, which I’ve specialised in for three years.
Some of my recent training includes:
- It Takes Two To Talk® (ITTTT Hanen)
- Makaton New Zealand – (Similar to Key Word Sign)
- ASD Workshop Series: Supporting Adults to Engage in Play – Autism NZ
- Emergent Literacy – Dr Sally Clendon
- The Gillon Phonological Awareness Training Programme – Professor Gail Gillon
- Speech Development and Assessment in LSL Intervention – Hearing First
- Child Development 18 – 36 Months in LSL Intervention – Hearing First
What do you do when you are not at work?
Outside of work, I spend a lot of time in the outdoors, whether its hiking, swimming at the beach, or reading a book under a tree. I’m a bit of foodie and love cooking and discovering new food and wine spots.
I live with my husband, Patrick and my dog, Ted. Ted enjoys getting involved in my online zoom sessions (for treats of course). He is learning lots of new tricks which makes for a fun way to practice speech sounds.
What makes you good at what you do?
I have a genuine love for working with children and young adults and I find it a privilege to share in the joy and excitement when my clients make meaningful progress.
I believe that it is my role to support children and their families to have a ‘tool-box’ of strategies and skills to ensure that communication is successful in many different situations. Each child and their family are individual, and I pride myself on building unique, personalized and evidence based intervention to empower children to unlock their potential.
Ritu Garg
Therapy Assistant
Hi!
My name is Ritu. To help you get to know me a little better I have detailed below answers to questions that parents frequently ask.
What experience do you have?
I am a Master of Speech Pathology student at the University of Canberra. I have joined the team as a therapy Assistant while I complete my studies. I do have prior experience as a therapy assistant as well.
What makes you good at what you do?
I have a special interest in working with school-aged children to support the development of their speech, language, and social communication skills. My personal experience has helped me develop an empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by parents of children with additional needs.
What do you do when you are not at work?
Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my kids and family, travelling, and reading books on consciousness and mindfulness. I also love practicing yoga and meditation in my free time.