SUSAN MARDEN
Director
Speech Pathologist
Certified ESDM Coach
Certified Project ImPACT Trainer Consultant
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
About Sue
Susan graduated from Speech Pathology over 35 years ago. She has worked in a variety of public and private clinics. She started her own business in 1991 and it has grown to be OneOnOne Children’s Therapy. She took on autism as her special interest 25 years ago. Sue is also very interested in picky eating and established ‘YukToYum’ which another branch of the business.
Training and Experience
Speech Pathologist
Certified ESDM Therapist
Certified Project ImPACT Coach
Sounds Write Literacy Program
DANIELLE GOODMAN
Practice Manager
Senior Speech Pathologist
Certified ESDM Therapist
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
About Danielle
Danielle had worked in a number of private Speech Pathology clinics before she joined the team in 2014. She enjoys working holistically and as part of a team with families, teachers and caregivers to best support the child. Watching her clients progress and reach their potential is the most motivating thing for Dani.
Dani has a special interest in literacy, written expression, and preschool language.
Training and Experience
Early Start Denver Model
Sounds-Write Literacy Program
Project ImPACT Introductory Workshop
Colourful Semantics
Hanen ‘It Takes Two To Talk’
PROMPT Therapy
LESLEY KANELLOPOULOS
Senior Speech Pathologist
ESDM Manager
Certified ESDM Therapist
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)(Honours)
About Lesley
Lesley joined the team in 2018. She enjoys giving clients the tools to communicate and seeing parents being happy with their child’s progress. She is also passionate about helping children learn the skills to interact with other children and their world.
Lesley has always enjoyed working with a multidisciplinary team to improve all areas of the child’s life. She believes that by working as a team with our families, we can provide our clients with a voice and reach their potential.
Lesley has a special interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), play and social skills, and early childhood language.
Training and Experience
Sounds-Write Literacy Program
ESDM Introductory and Advanced Workshop
Project ImPACT Introductory and Advanced Workshop
PECS and ProLoQuo2Go
Training preschool staff and parents
Westmead Feelings Programs 1 and 2
PROMPT Therapy
LAMP Trained
NATALIE MACEDO
Senior Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathology Manager
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
About Natalie
Natalie graduated as a Speech Pathologist from The University of Sydney in 2001 and joined our team in 2016. She has always enjoyed working as part of a multidisciplinary team. She is passionate about working with children and their families to unlock each child’s optimal abilities and finding the fun in learning.
Natalie has an affinity and wide-ranging experience in assessing and treating both adults and children with a range of disabilities. She loves the vibrancy, collaboration and amazing gains that working with children bring.
She has extensive experience working towards achieving functional communication goals. Her practical approach to assessment, goal setting and treatment makes your time with her fun yet, challenging and achievable. She utilises a person-centred approach in creating individualised evidence-based treatment approaches and is dedicated to supporting families find practical strategies that they can also incorporate into their home life. Natalie also has years of experience collaborating with preschools, schools, day programs and group homes.
Natalie has comprehensive experience with assessing and treating dysphagia and developing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for clients who need them.
Training and Experience
Hanen certified in the More Than Words and It Takes Two to Talk programs
Key Word Sign Trainer
Sounds Write Literacy Program
PROMPT Therapy
Experience in implementing a range of AAC tools including Proloquo2Go, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
Introductory and Advanced ESDM Workshops
Natalie is always keen to learn more and share her learning.
CARMEL PINSHAW
Senior Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathology Manager
Certified ESDM Therapist
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology (Honours) – University of the Witwatesrand (Johannesburg)
About Carmel
Carmel qualified in 1998 from University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She had gain extensive experience in speech Pathology before she joined the team in 2020. Carmel enjoys watching children improve in their speech and language skills, as well as witnessing their self-esteem improve as they make progress in their communication skills.
Carmel values improving the quality of life for clients and their families by improving communication skills. She is also passionate about helping children improve in their school work and self-esteem as a result of that.
Carmel has a special interest in oral motor development, speech sound disorder, early language development, and phonological awareness skills.
Training and Experience
Introductory PROMPT Training
Sounds Write Literacy Program
Introductory and Advanced ESDM Workshops
Spalding literacy training
Visualising and Verbalising
PROMPT Therapy
ANNIKA PINCHAM
Occupational Therapy Manager
Certified ESDM Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
APHRA Registered Occupational Therapist
About Annika
Annika joined the team in 2020. She enjoys witnessing clients achieving their goals, and seeing the satisfaction on their face when they complete tasks on their own. Encouraging independence is the most rewarding thing to see for Annika. She believes that independence is crucial for various activities and routines. The accomplishment and pride that clients have when they are independent is priceless to her.
Annika has a special interest in gross motor strengthening, particularly working with clients with low muscle tone and hyperextension in their joints. It is particularly rewarding for Annika to see the children’s progress as their confidence and endurance increases.
Training and Experience
Introductory and Advanced ESDM Workshops
Project ImPACT Introductory and Advanced Workshops
Handwriting
Personal Independence
School based therapy
CATHY QUIGG
Certified ESDM Therapist
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Diploma in Early Years Development and Education
About Cathy
Cathy graduated with a Hons Degree in Psychology from the University of Ulster in Ireland in 2011. Upon moving to Australia, she completed her Diploma of Early Years Education. From all of this her desire of working with children and their families grew.
Cathy has a special interest in Autism and Early intervention. She has extensive experience working within the early years education sector. Having this insight gives Cathy a passion to ensure communication is met throughout the child’s families, therapists and teachers/educators.
Cathy believes that children learn through play. She aims to provide opportunities for children to explore, discover, create and imagine. She always ensures that sessions are enjoyable yet challenging for the child to perform to their optimal ability.
Seeing children achieve their goals each session is the most rewarding and fulfilling thing for Cathy.
Training and Experience
Introductory and Advanced ESDM Workshops
Introductory and Advanced Project ImPACT Workshops
Training preschool and daycare staff
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
CHRISTOPHER SUFANI
Speech Pathologist
Certified ESDM Therapist
BSc/BA (Psychology & Sociology); BSc Hons (Neuroscience), BAppSc (Sp Path), MSPA, CPSP
About Christopher
Chris has previously worked as a Junior Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapist from 2010-2016. Since 2016, Chris became a Certified ESDM Therapist and has worked at various ESDM clinics around Sydney.
Chris has a special interest in Autism early intervention, Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) and building the capacity of parents and educators to support children through their learning and development. Chris is currently completing the Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology).
In his leisure time, Chris enjoys spending time with his partner and family, writing music, cooking and learning something new.
Training and Experience
Sounds Write Literacy Program
Introductory and Advanced ESDM Workshops
Introductory and Advanced Project ImPACT Workshops
P-ESDM WOrkshop
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
Training preschool and daycare staff
PROMPT Therapy
THOMAS LUCEY
Senior Speech Pathologist
Certified ESDM Therapist
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
About Thomas
Thomas joined the team in 2021 and he is dedicated to providing assessment and intervention with strong evidence base supported by current literature. Thomas finds it rewarding to support his clients to achieve goals that have further implications upon activities of daily living and quality of life.
Thomas enjoys working collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team to provide therapy that is individualised, functional and holistic. Thomas is also passionate about ongoing professional development and continued improvement of skills.
Training and Experience
Introductory and Advanced ESDM Workshops
Therapy via Telehealth
Sounds Write Literacy Program
PROMPT Therapy
ABBIE INGHAM
Speech Pathologist
BSC (Honours) Speech and Language Therapy
About Abbie
Abbie joined the team in 2024. She is passionate about making sessions fun and tailored to the children’s interests, in order to achieve maximum engagement and the best possible outcomes for the child.
Abbie values taking a holistic approach and equipping children with the necessary tools to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Training and Experience
Level 3 BTEC Children’s play learning and development
Currently training in ESDM
CAOMHIE (KEEVA) CURRAN
Bachelor of Science Health Science and Physiology
Bachelor of Science Public Health and Health Promotion
Masters of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
About Caomhie
Caomhie is originally from Ireland and graduated as an Occupational Therapist from Queen Margaret University Edinburgh in 2021. She joined the team in 2024 and enjoys supporting children and their families in carrying out their most meaningful occupations.
She is a compassionate Occupational Therapist with much experience in working with individuals across the lifespan. She has a passion in working with children & young people with neurodevelopment and motor difficulties, in addition to working with adults with an intellectual or physical disability.
She enjoys supporting children achieve their goals through play which develops their confidence and independence in carrying out everyday functional tasks.
Training and experience:
ASI Wise Sensory Integration (L1)
Sensory Advice & Strategies
School Based Therapy
Talking Mat Training
Postural Care Management
Currently training in ESDM
NICOLA FUTERAN
Bachelor of Applied science (Occupational Therapy) Honours
About NICOLA
Nicola is another one of our Occupational Therapists. She has 4 years experience working in an ASD specific School. She has experience working in the classroom as a part of a transdisciplinary team of teachers, OTs, SPs and music therapists to support learning and skills development for children with ASD and intellectual disability. She also worked in the Early Years Program for 2 years, supporting children before school age develop foundational and school readiness skills.
Training and experience:
Currently training in ESDM
SOFIA (SOFI) VERDINO
Bachelor in Occupational Therapy
About Sofia
Sofia joined the team in 2024, after moving from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has experience working in paediatric clinics with children who have developmental delays and Autism. Additionally, she has worked in schools conducting workshops focused on activities of daily living and in animal-assisted therapy! She values the importance of helping children reach their full potential.
Training and Experience
Certificate in Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California.
Currently training in ESDM
CIARA MC DAID
Bachelor of Science (Speech and Language Therapy)
About Ciara
Ciara is from Ireland and she graduated from the University of Galway in 2021. Ciara worked as Speech and Language Therapist for over 2 years in Ireland before relocating to Sydney in 2024. Ciara joined the team in early 2025. She has experience supporting individuals across all age groups.
Ciara is passionate about supporting children and young people with communication differences to enhance their quality of life. With a compassionate approach, she tailors therapy to each individual’s needs, fostering confidence and growth in different areas. She focuses on creating a supportive and encouraging environment where individuals can thrive in their unique communication journeys. Ciara has a particular interest in assisting neurodiverse clients to achieve their goals.
Training and experience:
Currently training in ESDM
AMY JOHNSTON
Bachelors of Science (Psychology)
Masters in Clinical Health Psychology
About AMY
Amy is one of our dedicated Early Intervention Therapists. She brings a wealth of experience from her work with children in both Ireland and Australia, where she served as a nanny and after-school care educator. Since joining OneOnOne Children’s Therapy in June 2024 as a receptionist, Amy has transitioned into the role of an ESDM Therapist and is currently undergoing training in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
Amy holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Health Psychology, which has significantly enhanced her understanding of child development, behavior, and family dynamics. Her academic background provides her with the skills to approach her ESDM therapist role with empathy, evidence-based techniques, and a deeper understanding of how to support children and their families effectively.
Training and experience:
Completed NDS Positive Behaviour Support Course
Undergoing certification in Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
ABBY BARNES
Receptionist
About Abby
Abby is another one of our welcoming receptionists who together with Luna, is dedicated to helping our families and staff members. Along with Luna, Abby is responsible for booking and scheduling appointments, taking payment and offering admin.
Training and experience:
Events and Property Management
Retail Management
LUNA STEIN
Receptionist
About Luna
Luna is one of our welcoming receptionists who together with Amy, is dedicated to helping our families and staff members. Along with Amy, Luna is responsible for booking and scheduling appointments, taking payment and offering admin. Luna has a background in customer service and personal training. She joined the team in 2024.