Providing the highest level of care to children with language disabilities and developmental disorders.

Who We Are

Meet Danielle Werda, an experienced and passionate speech pathologist.

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What We Offer

Flexible programs for children, tailored to meet their specific needs.

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Our Location

Easy access to bus services and Albion train station, and with ample car parking.

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Latest News

Read the latest articles and discussions about the world of speech pathology.

We’d Like to Introduce Ourselves…

Danielle Werda

Since graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Danielle has worked in a variety of Paediatric clinical settings including:

Community Health
Child Development Services
Educational Settings

Early Childhood Development Units
Private Practice

Danielle has a passion and natural flair for working with children. She has demonstrated a high level of commitment and dedication to both her clients and their families. She has extensive experience working with the following:

Articulation difficulties
Late Talkers
Speech Language Impairment
Receptive language difficulties
Expressive language difficulties
Literacy/phonological difficulties

Auditory processing difficulties
Pragmatic language
Developing language through play
Fluency disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech (Dyspraxia) and Stuttering

Danielle works closely with families to provide the highest level of care to achieve the greatest
outcomes for her clients.

Do I Need a Speech Pathologist?

A Paediatric Speech Pathologist deals with many different areas of communication including receptive and expressive language, articulation, fluency and literacy. Many parents are unsure if their child needs Speech Pathology, particularly with the younger children.

You may need a speech pathologist if.. (click to expand)

You may need a Speech-Language Pathologist if your two year old is not able to:

Use around 50 – 80 single words with some two word phrases (eg. ‘big cow’);
Follow simple two part instructions;
Be understood by an unfamiliar listener 70% of the time

If you are worried about your child’s language development we strongly suggest you seek help early as early intervention provides the best outcomes for your child.

You may need a Speech-Language Pathologist if your child is having difficulty with:

Constructing sentences with appropriate vocabulary and grammar
Understanding and following instruction
Clarity of speech (ability to be understood by an unfamiliar listener)
Fluency of speech
Acquiring literacy skills such as rhyme, breaking words down into sounds, identifying individual sounds in words, spelling and reading

If your child is school age and the classroom teacher or Kindy teacher has raised concerns about their language and literacy acquisition, we strongly suggest you seek help early.

You do not need a GP referral to see a Speech-Language Pathologist so you can book without a written referral.

What We Offer

Werda Speech Pathology is a private practice working closely with families to provide the highest level of care for children with communication difficulties and developmental disorders. Werda Speech Pathology offers flexible programs for children, tailored to meet their specific communication or literacy needs.

Our Clinic has EFTPOS facilities and are approved under FAHCSIA and Better Start Funding.

Please note that rates may vary for children who are covered under FAHCSIA and Better Start Funding.

Initial Assessment	$250 for the first hour
Therapy	$80 per 30 mins

What Our Clients Are Saying

Our son Xavier has been a patient of Danielle’s for over 2 years now. In the time that he has been under Danielle’s care, we have seen him progress from a shy little boy to a confident, expressive and cheeky young man. Danielle in our opinion has assisted in changing the course of Xavier’s life. She is professional, caring, compassionate, driven and invested in positive outcomes for Xavier. We see her as an extension of our family. The importance of a trusted speech therapist in a child’s development cannot be understated. We thoroughly recommend Danielle’s services.

Danielle has an infectious enthusiasm that engages my son and ensures every session is successful. She is kind, patient, professional and extremely knowledgeable about speech and language therapies. Her dedication to both her patients and her profession makes her an excellent therapist that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. CM

Latest News From the Werda Blog

Late Talkers

Apr 12, 2016

“My two year old only has four or five words but understands everything. Is this normal?” This is one of the most common questions I am asked as a Paediatric Speech Pathologist. Firstly, let’s talk about the concept of receptive language and expressive language. ...

Welcome

Feb 23, 2016

Welcome to my new website. Let me introduce myself. My name is Danielle Werda and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. I am also a Mum of four small (and very energetic) children so I know what it’s like to be busy. Family life can be hectic and little things like...

Contact Us

For all enquiries and appointments, please phone us or fill out the contact form and we’ll be in touch.

(07) 3162 8139

Unit 2, 178 Albion Rd
(Cnr of Albion Rd and Lutwyche Rd)
Windsor Qld 4030