Our Team
At Kids Focus we employ highly capable therapists who care deeply about their work and strive to go above and beyond for their clients.
Each member of our team is highly skilled, and are chosen not only for their qualifications but for their passionate commitment to improving the quality of life for our clients and their families.
Our therapists are fully qualified professionals who have completed their training at Universities in Australia. Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists must complete intensive university degrees, and all of our team members are registered members of their respective national bodies (Speech Pathology Association of Australia and Occupational Therapy Australia). All of our team members regularly undertake specialised training and professional development to ensure we are up to date with the most current therapy techniques and practices.
Speech pathology team
Hannah Song
Speech Pathologist
B.App.Sci (Speech Pathologist)
Hannah is a graduate of Australian Catholic University and brings valuable experience from her work
in a private practices across Sydney. She has worked with children facing a variety of communication
needs, including language delays, speech sound disorders, social communication, literacy, and
complex communication needs. Hannah recognizes the importance of a team effort in supporting a
child and is passionate about collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams. She enjoys working
closely with a variety of health professionals to provide client-centred and excellent care.
Her passion lies in early intervention, and she has pursued additional training to become Hanen
certified, with specialised training in More Than Words and It Takes Two to Talk as well as the Learn
to Play framework. Hannah’s approach is collaborative and child-led, emphasizing the importance of
empowering clients and their families to reach their potential. Hannah loves coaching clients,
parents, and colleagues, encouraging everyone to embrace their strengths and achieve their goals.
She strongly believes in using a neurodiversity-affirming approach to help her clients live their most
authentic and fulfilling lives.
Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog, experimenting in the kitchen, and reading—Harry
Potter remains her favourite series!
Samantha Rowntree
Senior Speech Pathologist
B.SpPath
Sam is a dedicated speech pathologist who graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (BSpPath) in 2019. Inspired by her experiences attending speech therapy sessions with her brother, she developed a passion for the field at an early age.
Throughout her career, Sam has gained extensive experience working with Autistic and neurodivergent individuals, focusing on functional language, AAC, speech sound errors, literacy, and social-emotional differences. She has also completed training in gestalt language processing, Hanen’s More Than Words, and sensory integration, enhancing her ability to support diverse communication needs. Sam is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and fostering literacy skills, aiming to empower her clients with essential tools for effective communication.
In her spare time, Sam enjoys reading, spending time with her family and her dogs, and enthusing about all things K-Pop.
Monica Wilson
Speech Pathologist
B.App.Sci (Speech Pathology) (Hons)
Monica graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science/ Speech Pathology (Honours). She has gained experience working with a diverse range of children and families across a range of settings.
Monica is passionate about working alongside families to optimise children’s communication and offer holistic, client centred care to help children reach their maximum potential. She has experience working with children who have speech, language, literacy, and fluency difficulties as well as children who require alternative modes of communication.
Monica has a special interest working with children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and intellectual disability. Monica is invested in constantly learning and improving and is always looking to learn and grow her skills through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Pretoria Dowsett
Speech Pathologist
B.App.Sci (Speech Pathology)
Tori is a warm and friendly speech therapist who completed her masters of speech and language pathology from the University of Sydney in 2018. She has worked in a variety of settings, including the private and not-for-profit sectors.
Tori has experience supporting children and their families to meet their communication goals. She has received training in literacy intervention, and is a certified Sounds-Write practitioner. She has also completed training on alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices and their implementation.
Tori’s particular areas of interest are speech sound development, school readiness skills and social communication.
Nang Wo Hom Kham
Speech Pathologist/ Team Leader
BSCiEd, MSLP
Maddison Hatswell
Speech Pathologist
B.App.Sci (Speech Pathology)
Masters Speech Pathology
Nang is a bubbly yet charismatic speech pathologist who graduated from University of Sydney. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of speech, language, social communication, literacy, developmental disorders, swallowing difficulties and mental health disorders. Nang is trained in Hanen ‘More than Words’, Key Word Sign, LAMP, Lidcombe Program (Stuttering) and Gestalt Language Processing.
Nang believes that everyone has the right to communicate and strives to ensure that the client she sees achieves their potential in a fun and meaningful environment. Nang is interested in all areas of Speech and Language, particularly social communication intervention for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also interested in working with families from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds. She is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure she delivers updated and evidence-based therapy to her clients. She also speaks Burmese and Thai.
Maddy is a new graduate speech pathologist. She graduated from University of Technology Sydney with a Masters in Speech Pathology (2023), as well as a Bachelor in Speech and Hearing Sciences (2021). She has gained experience working with a diverse caseload from toddler to early adult.
Maddy is passionate about making a difference and helping those in need. Her journey with speech pathology began in her high school years. Since studying Maddy has become passionate about communication and providing everyone with the opportunity to communicate. Maddie’s key phrase is “communication is more than words”, this is an insight she has developed and will use in her career.
Maddy has worked with speech sound errors, literacy, social and emotional differences, stuttering, and language difficulties. Maddie’s special interests include speech sound disorder, early language intervention, literacy, and stuttering. Maddy also wants to build interest and experience in alternative forms of communication.
Occupational Therapy team
Lauren graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) and has since completed her Masters of Applied Science Paediatric Occupational Therapy.
Lauren is one of the directors of Kids Focus and principal Occupational Therapist. She has been specialising in the treatment of children with autism for over 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge and extensive practical experience on the most effective ways to treat children with a range of challenges. Lauren has great relationship building skills with the children as well as a vast range of therapy ideas and strategies that she adapts to each and every child.
Lauren has presented numerous workshops on Dyspraxia, Sensory Processing, Fine motor and Handwriting difficulties and is Formally trained in CONNECT therapy Advanced DIR/Floor time, Assessing and Diagnosis of Autism, The ‘MORE’ protocol, Therapeutic Listening, Therapressure protocol, Assessing Sensory Integration in children, Makaton Signing and visual aids, ABA program and behavioural intervention programs.
Lauren Cleary
Senior Occupational Therapist/Director
B.App.Sc (Occupational Therapy) M App.Sci (Occupational Therapy)
Nash graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy). She has gained experience working in occupational rehabilitation, injury management, occupational health and safety, workers compensation servicing clients with a range of medical and/or psychological conditions, within a government department for 12 years. She has also worked within other government settings completing specialised disability assessments. More recently, moved into the paediatrics and mental health space working with children and adults with a range of complex disabilities and mental health conditions.
She has a keen interest and passion for in early intervention and supporting families with a holistic approach to achieve their goals and to help empower a child’s independence to achieve their full potential. She is passionate about evidence-based practice and continuous professional development and is proactive in regularly seeking out and completing relevant training. She is also a certified Pilates instructor teaching Pilates within rehabilitation and mainstream settings.
Nash Davids
Occupational Therapist
B.App.Sc (Occupational Therapy)
Charlie earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Occupational Therapy from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. Before relocating to Sydney, Charlie accumulated nearly a decade of extensive professional experience across various fields, including paediatrics, adult rehabilitation, community development, research, and academia.
Driven by a strong belief in inclusion and the right of every child to fully participate in society, Charlie has dedicated considerable time to honing his skills and providing the highest quality care to children and their families. He has pursued advanced training in sensory integration, the MNRI method, behaviour management, and paediatric massage.
Rod Charlie Delos Reyes
Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Masters of Science (Occupational Therapy)
Kiara is currently completing a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, at The Australian Catholic University. Through various placements, she has gained practical experience in paediatric settings.
Kiara has a passion for supporting children through creating engaging and meaningful sessions. She values working alongside families and educators to foster supportive, inclusive environments, where clients can thrive. Kiara is dedicated to refining her practice and delivering compassionate, client-centred and high-quality care, making a meaningful impact in the lives of her clients.
Kiara Rizzuti
OT Therapy Aid
Jasmin graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy). She is the eldest child of five and over time she has formed a strong passion for working with children and their families because of her upbringing.
Jasmin has gained experience in working with children with special needs throughout her university placements and previous workplace in paediatric neurology. She has also completed a range of courses, workshops and in services such as ‘The Traffic Jam in My Brain’.
Jasmin has a special interest in working with children with fine motor skill deficits, social skill challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, sensory processing challenges and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Jasmin Saab
Occupational Therapist
B.App.Sci (Occupational Therapy)
Sarah is currently completing a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Western Sydney University. She has already gained valuable practical experience through a variety of university placements, and has a keen interest and passion in striving to make therapy fun and engaging.
Sarah enjoys working closely with families and educators to help create an inclusive learning environment that best supports children and their families in achieving their desired goals and outcomes. Sarah is committed to developing her knowledge, skills, and experience, and consequently, delivering higher quality service to children with disabilities.
Sarah Chapman
OT Therapy Aid
practice MANAGER
Michelle has been with Kids Focus for almost 4 years, and oversees the overall day to day operations of the business.
With over 7 years of clinical management and qualifications in Paramedicine & Nursing, Michelle strives for excellence in her field and aims to exceed expectations by blending her health knowledge and leadership skills in one role.
Michelle not only loves her team, but genuinely loves the clients and feels proud to be a part of their child’s developmental journey.
