Amy Ferguson, Speech Pathologist
Amy Ferguson
Amy is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Her clinical interest areas include speech production, language, social communication, literacy (reading, writing, and spelling), and AAC (augmentative and alternative communication).
Amy is a friendly and devoted clinician who finds working with children, adolescents, and families to be extremely rewarding. She believes that the key to achieving the greatest therapy outcomes is establishing connection above everything else.
Prior to becoming a Speech Pathologist, Amy worked as a Disability Support Worker for six years. This experience shaped her passion for providing meaningful therapy supports that empowers each individual to flourish within their unique environment.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Certified Practising Speech Pathologist)
Amy has additional training in:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC):
- Key Word Sign
- LAMP Words for Life
- Proloquo2go
- SimPODD
- Grid for iPad
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS):
- Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)
Literacy:
- Sounds-Write (synthetic phonics literacy program)
Language and Early Intervention:
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Gestalt Language Processing
- DIRFloortime®
Autism and ADHD:
- Neurodiversity affirming practice
- Sensory integration
- Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA) – also known as ‘Pathological
- Demand Avoidance’
Group therapy:
- LEGO®-Based Therapy
- Speech Sound Disorders, including phonological disorder, articulation disorder (e.g., lisp), and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
- Specific Learning Disorders (e.g., Dyslexia, Dysgraphia).
- Complex communication needs associated with developmental disabilities.
- Communication and social differences related to Autism and ADHD.
