Christine Porter Speech Pathologist

EnhanceABILITY PO Box 1252, BATHURST, New South Wales, 2795

Info

Phone6301 9544(Landline)Websitewww.enhanceability.com.au
EnhanceABILITY PO Box 1252, BATHURST, New South Wales, 2795
Map for PO Box 1252, BATHURST, New South Wales, 2795

Overview

Extensive experience with school-aged students with intellectual, physical and/or learning disabilities. Completed a research project on supporting social interactions of students with personalised stories on an iPad in 2012 to 2014 "The Pictello Project", and the Effective Communication Strategies Resource Project in schools in the Bathurst Local Government Area in 2015 and 2016 as part of the NSW Department of Education "Every Student Every School" Initiative, under contract through Carenne School in Bathurst. Whole school programming for curriculum engagement and access to support students with literacy impairment at a local high school in 2017 and 2018. Special interest in assistive technology to support communication and literacy.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachlor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)

Certifications

  • Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Articulation and Phonology
  • Assessments
  • Assistive Devices
  • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Children's social skills and self-esteem
  • Communication disorders
  • Developmental Delays
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Reading and Writing
  • School Issues
  • Social skills

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • People with disabilities

Services

  • Home Visits
  • Mobile service
  • School Visits