Christina, a dedicated Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, founded Word Builders Speech Pathology with a clear vision: to empower children in Melbourne to achieve their fullest communication potential. With a Master’s of Speech Pathology and prior experience as a secondary school teacher, Christina brings a unique blend of educational insight and therapeutic expertise to every family she supports.
Christina has a particular interest in language and social communication and working with autistic children. Christina has undertaken training in:

 

• Sounds Write Literacy program,
• It Takes Two To Talk Hanen program,
• Teach Me to Talk’s: A Strengths-Based Approach for Helping Autistic Toddlers and Preschoolers Connect and Communicate,
• Brick-By-Brick® Programme

Christina is currently studying the Graduate Certificate in Autism and Neurodivergent Studies at the University of Woollongong. She is a lifelong learner who enjoys undertaking regular professional development to further build on her skills and knowledge to support the children she works with.