Meet Miss Rachel
I didn't know what I was doing when I first worked with a non speaking child.
I got hit.
I got bit.
I got ignored.
I studied for 6 years to learn
that even a University Degree
only prepares you for one version of childhood.
And I learned quickly that I was just expected to figure the rest out. On my own.
I tried.
I failed.
I tried again.
Until I found what works.
Now I teach it to families and educators.
Services
Family Support
Connect & Communicate
Learn how to play, connect and communicate with your non-speaking child in everyday moments at home.
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This is for you if you want to know what you can do to support your child's development, instead of just waiting for the next therapy session.
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Perfect for children on a waitlist, or for families who want to make the most of the time in between therapy sessions.
Educator Coaching
Guided Practice
Children spend most of their time at home or in childcare, and even the educators with the best intentions can still have blind spots (I did too). Guided Practice helps educators learn how to engage non-speaking children in play and learning, so they can benefit fully from their time in mainstream services.
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This is for you if you're an educator or leader in ECEC who wants to know how to engage a non-speaking child in play and learning activities.
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Perfect for the educator who values inclusion and wants to connect with every child and help a nonspeaking child participate in the program, instead of letting them just explore the environment on their own.
1:1 Child Therapy
Early Intervention & Behaviour Support
One to one sessions with your child to build their skills and capacity, and support progress toward their individual goals. Alongside direct sessions, I build a support plan that names your child's strengths and challenges, and gives the people around them practical ways to help.
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This is for you if your child has individual goals to work toward, and you want them to have dedicated 1:1 time with a specialist to help them build their skills.
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Perfect for families who want a clear plan with strategies that the important people in their child's life (parents, educators, extended family) can actually use.
Ongoing Support
Beneath the Milestones
A monthly online membership where we unpack the areas of child development that sit beneath the milestones. Learn the stepping stone skills we aren't ever taught to look for. Each month I teach the stage of development, link it to evidence based theory, and give you strategies and activities to support real progress.
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This is for you if you want to truly understand what's happening for a child, and be part of it, not leave it entirely to therapists and paediatricians who don't know the child quite as well as you.
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Perfect for parents and educators who want to meet the child at their stage, not their age, and learn the trajectory of development step by step.
FAQs
Can I use NDIS Funding?
Yes, you can use NDIS Self Managed and Plan Managed funds
Can educators use funding?
Depending on which state you are in, there are various funding options that may be accessible to you
Do you travel?
Yes! I am a mobile service based on Dharawal Land, and travel throughout Australia. I also have online options aswell.
Miss Rachel's Impact
20+
Years of Experience
95%
Client Satisfaction
100+
Families Supported
Why Choose Me
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Expert Guidance
Receive expert guidance from a seasoned professional who understands the unique needs of non-speaking children and their families.
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Hands-On Strategies
Learn hands-on strategies that can be implemented immediately to foster communication and connection during daily activities.
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Holistic Approach
My holistic approach ensures that all aspects of a child's environment are considered, promoting comprehensive development.
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Community Support
Join a community of like-minded families and educators who share experiences, strategies, and encouragement.
Testimonials & Feedback
"Honestly, I hope you are able to do some training for all of us in staff meeting or something because what you teach is sooo helpful, beautiful and just needs to be taught to every educator especially to be inclusive to all children with different needs. I definitley want to learn more!"
Miss Chantelle, educator
after her guided practice session
"Rachel! We have been using your tips and it is amazing how easy it is to communicate doing it that way. What would we do without you xx"
Alicia, parent of Miss 5
after one connect & communicate session
"I've never seen his dimples before! That's amazing"
Mum of Mr 3
after seeing the results of one guided practice session
