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Benjamin Jardine BSc(Hons), MSPAA, CPSP
Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist
Benjamin graduated from Curtin University in
2003 and has been
working privately ever since. Benjamin is also an avid researcher
and is currently working on developing new ways of assessing children's
language development. He has almost completed a PhD investigating
childhood language disorders for which he was awarded
the prestigious Jean Rogerson Postgraduate Scholarship from the University of
Western Australia. He is actively involved in the
Speech Pathology community and is a former President of the WA
Branch of Speech Pathology Australia and current WA Professional Standards
Leader. Benjamin has held a variety of honorary positions
throughout his career including serving on the Board of Directors (Senate) of
the University of Western Australia.
Benjamin's clinical specialities
lie in the areas of childhood language disorders and disorders of
voice production. He is particularly interested in new technologies
and their application to Speech Pathology practice, even working on
inventing his own techniques through his research.
Outside of Speech Pathology
Benjamin spends most of his time playing electric guitar, surfing
the web or reliving his glory days as a TaeKwonDo
competitor.
Contact Benjamin
directly for an
appointment or to discuss your needs.
Sally Hodson BSc(Hons), MSPAA Practicing Speech Pathologist
Sally graduated from Curtin
University in 2006 and was recently awarded a scholarship to
complete a PhD in Speech Pathology at the University of Western
Australia. Sally has begun to establish herself as a world expert in
Speech Science, and has a particular focus on understanding why some
children have difficulties producing clear and intelligible speech.
Sally has previously worked at the Telethon Child Health Institute
where she was involved in a study looking at the speech development
of infants.
An up and coming figure in the
Speech Pathology community Sally has already had the opportunity to
present her research at the Speech Pathology Australia National
Conference and is actively involved in both the research and
clinical practice aspects of Speech Pathology. Sally's expertise is
recognised by Curtin University where she is invited
to present guest lectures training Speech Pathology
students in new methods of assessment and treatment. Sally is also currently the Vice President of
Speech Pathology Australia (WA).
A young and dynamic therapist
Sally's clinical expertise lies in the area of childhood speech
disorders. She is highly skilled in the application of computer
technologies to Speech Pathology and is particularly adept at
treating unclear speech.
When she's not practicing Speech
Pathology or researching, Sally likes to participate in Gymnastics
and competitive Trampolining. She is the current State Champion
Trampolinist in WA.
Contact Sally
directly for an
appointment or to discuss your
needs.
