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.
Monica Dable
Monica is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University. As an allied health assistant (AHA), she 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 diverse range of clients. She has successfully completed her paediatric placements and is eager to blend her academic knowledge with practical experience.
We are proud to work alongside an exceptional team of Occupational Therapist at Child Sense.
For more information visit: https://childsense.com.au/