Core Values

Cath Black Speech Pathology prioritises connection over compliance.

Neurodiversity is a concept and more recently a social movement supporting the idea that neurological differences such autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other conditions are naturally occurring variations of the human brain.  It challenges the traditional medical model and promotes the acceptance and inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in society.

Neuroaffirming speech pathology services adopt principles that seek to understand a child’s strengths and challenges while recognising that families are the experts on their children.  Therefore, services seek to: 

• respect a child’s sensory sensitivities,

• support their communication preferences,

• value the child’s overall well-being and comfort, and

• harness the child’s unique abilities and interests.