ABOUT
Learning Matters Speech Pathology is a professional speech pathology service located in Macksville on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Our therapists are fully qualified speech pathologists with extensive experience helping children and adults with communication, learning and feeding difficulties. Our clinic is set-up to create a safe, supportive and friendly environment for children and families.
TEAM
SONIA FRANCIS
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST & DIRECTOR OF LEARNING MATTERS SPEECH PATHOLOGY
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Areas of expertise
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Early speech and language development
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Voice and swallowing
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Development of reading, spelling and writing skills
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Supporting academic learning
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Bio
Sonia is a certified practising speech pathologist and director of Learning Matters Speech Pathology. She has lived in the Nambucca Valley for 14 years and has over 17 years of clinical experience in Australia.
Sonia has acquired a vast range of expertise from her previous work in adult and paediatric healthcare and educational settings throughout Queensland and New South Whales. Sonia worked in many major hospitals and healthcare centres in QLD including the Gold Coast Hospital and The Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital, before moving to the Nambucca Valley in 2005.
Sonia has an interest in helping children who experience difficulties with communication and learning. She has a close relationship with several local primary schools where she visits students and works closely with the teaching staff to support the students learning.