Tahlia Pascoe (she/her) – Director and Principal Speech Pathologist
MSpPath MSPA CPSP BPsych(Hons)
Hello, I’m Tahlia, a dedicated and passionate speech pathologist with extensive clinical knowledge, skills and experience providing assessment and therapy to children and young adults. I am committed to neurodiversity affirming practice and strive to celebrate and embrace the unique strengths and abilities of each individual I support.
Expertise
I am a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) registered with Speech Pathology Australia and I hold a Masters in Speech Pathology from Flinders University as well as a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from the University of South Australia.
My professional journey has been driven by a deep commitment to understanding and supporting neurodivergent individuals. I have passion and experience in supporting:
- Autism
- Having worked extensively with autistic individuals, I understand the importance of creating individualized therapy plans that recognise and build upon the individual’s inherent strengths rather than focusing solely on challenges. I am committed to ensuring access to communication and sensory supports across all daily environments.
- Having worked extensively with autistic individuals, I understand the importance of creating individualized therapy plans that recognise and build upon the individual’s inherent strengths rather than focusing solely on challenges. I am committed to ensuring access to communication and sensory supports across all daily environments.
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
- Through personalized strategies, I aim to enhance focus, attention, and effective communication
- Through personalized strategies, I aim to enhance focus, attention, and effective communication
- Social anxiety
- Individualized therapy to build confidence and navigate social interactions comfortably.
- Individualized therapy to build confidence and navigate social interactions comfortably.
- Situational Non-Speaking (i.e. Selective Mutism)
- Supporting individuals who experience Situational Non-Speaking requires a nuanced and patient approach. I work collaboratively with clients and their families to create a supportive framework that encourages gradual communication breakthroughs.
- Supporting individuals who experience Situational Non-Speaking requires a nuanced and patient approach. I work collaboratively with clients and their families to create a supportive framework that encourages gradual communication breakthroughs.
- Demand Avoidance
- Adaptive strategies to manage and navigate the unique challenges associated with a demand avoidance profile.
Approach
I strive to create a safe and supportive space where everyone feels accepted and empowered to communicate in their own way. I believe in working closely with individuals and their support networks to ensure the provision of holistic and person centred support. Rather than focusing solely on challenges, I seek to identify and amplify the unique strengths and abilities of each individual. By recognizing and harnessing these strengths, we can build a foundation for effective communication and overall well-being.
I am dedicated to staying informed about the latest research and advancements in the field to ensure that my clients receive the best possible support.
Other Roles
- Flinders University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences – Academic Guest Lecturer and Clinical Placement Educator
- Speech Pathology Australia, South Australian Branch – Member Engagement Executive Co-Lead
Let’s work together
At Mindful Speech Pathology, my mission is to empower individuals to communicate confidently and authentically. Feel free to contact me to discuss how we can join together on this journey.