About us
Cassandra Nour
Cassandra is a paediatric Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Sydney.
Cassandra is extremely passionate about her profession. She receives great joy from helping children find their voices and supporting family’s through this journey. She is a strong advocate for early intervention and is particularly interested in working with children from vulnerable backgrounds.
Cassandra has several years of experience working in the public sector assessing and treating children with communication and developmental difficulties. This included direct services and a unique experience in providing professional development and coaching to early childhood educators. Her expertise extends into the private sector, where she has worked in diverse settings including clinics, schools, and homes. She has worked extensively and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams alongside occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists and educators.
Bilingual and fluent in both English and Arabic, Cassandra is equipped to connect with a wide range of families. She has pursued additional training to treat literacy, stuttering, play, speech and language difficulties. Tap below to read more:
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Cassandra is trained in the Lidcombe Program - a behavioural intervention designed to reduce stuttering in young children. The program aims to help children achieve little to no stuttering through parent-led, play-based therapy. Learn more here: https://lidcombeprogram.org/
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Cassandra is trained in:
Key Word Sign – A communication method that uses signs and gestures alongside spoken words to support individuals who have difficulty with verbal communication.
Learn more: https://kwsa.org.auPECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) – An evidence-based AAC system designed to support individuals who are non-verbal or have limited or unclear speech by teaching them to communicate using pictures.
Learn more: https://pecsaustralia.com/pecs
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Cassandra is trained in Sounds-Write – a highly structured, evidence-based synthetic phonics program grounded in the Science of Reading. It supports children in developing strong decoding, spelling, and reading comprehension skills.
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Cassandra completed SERVAM training, a practical framework for supporting autistic children and teens. The training focuses on: Sensory considerations, Environmental adjustments, Routines and planned transitions, Visual supports, Autism-friendly communication, and Motivators to promote engagement and regulation.
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Cassandra completed the "Practical Strategies and Resources: Your Toolkit for Childhood Apraxia of Speech" training by Jennie Bjorem. This course provided a clear and practical framework for the assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing support of children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, with a strong focus on evidence-based, child-friendly strategies.
Dana Kulezic
Dana is a paediatric Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with a Bachelor of Medical Science (majoring in Cell Pathology) from the University of Sydney and a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Technology Sydney.
Dana has several years of experience working in the private sector supporting children and young people of all abilities and neurodiverse profiles. She has worked extensively with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Intellectual Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and a range of rare genetic and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Dana has a strong background in early language development, speech and language disorders, literacy, and fluency (stuttering). She is also skilled in supporting non-verbal clients using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, including Proloquo2Go, LAMP, and Key Word Sign. Dana is passionate about advocating for every child’s right to communicate and takes pride in providing neuro-affirming, evidence-based, and family-centred care.
In her practice, Dana values collaboration and has worked closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and educators as part of multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams. She has also supervised and mentored final-year Speech Pathology students, reflecting her commitment to professional growth and clinical education.
She has completed Hanen – More Than Words certification and regularly engages in professional development to continue refining her clinical expertise.
Paula Ghanem
Paula is a paediatric Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with a bachelors degree in Speech Language Pathology from Australian Catholic University. She has several years of experience working in the private sector.
Being bilingual in English and Arabic enables Paula to build strong connections with diverse families. She has pursued additional training in Hanen More than Words and Introduction to Play-Based Webinar. Tap below to read more:
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Paula completed the "Introduction to Play Based Speech Therapy " by The Ultimate Play Based Speech Therapy Course, learning the benefits of Play Based Therapy to learning how to see anything as a therapy tool.
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Paula completed the Hanen More Than Words training, an effective autism service model that includes parent involvement. The More Than Words ® workshop offers a naturalistic, family-centered, strengths-based approach that empowers parents to support their child’s social communication during fun, everyday interactions. Learn more here: https://www.hanen.org/workshops/more-than-words
Monica Dable
Monica is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University. She has previous experience working as a disability support worker, which has strengthened her understanding of how to support individuals with diverse needs.
As an Allied Health Assistant (AHA), Monica plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of speech pathology services under the guidance of a qualified speech pathologist.
With additional training in Auslan, the language of the Deaf community in Australia, Monica is equipped to connect with a wide range of clients. She has successfully completed her paediatric placements and is eager to combine her academic learning with hands-on clinical experience.
We are proud to work alongside an exceptional team of Occupational Therapist at Child Sense.
For more information visit: https://childsense.com.au/