Samantha Daly

Speech Pathologist

Samantha Daly is an experienced, neurodiversity affirming and gender affirming Speech Pathologist who offers holistic, evidence-based, family-centred assessments to children and young people.

Samantha (she/her) provides speech, language and literacy assessments and for children and adolescents. She uses a strengths-based approach to the assessment process. Samantha considers herself not just as a clinician, but as a part of your family’s team.

Samantha also provides neuro-affirming autism assessments, utilising MIGDAS-2 as part of the process. As an expert in communication, she is uniquely placed to interpret the language development of a young person, as part of the autism assessment process. This expertise allows her to help differentiate between autistic communication differences and developmental language disorder.

Samantha is passionate about supporting successful communication with kindness and creativity. She is enthusiastic about celebrating strengths and differences, and values diverse communication styles. She provides support that empowers neurodivergent young people to understand their individual communication preferences and advocate for themselves.

Please note: Samantha is not currently accepting therapy referrals.

Speech Pathologist (MSPA CPSP) BPharmaceutSc, GCertHuServ, MSpPath

Samantha Daly Speech Pathologist at The Brainy Bunch

HOW TO

Start the process

To begin psychological therapy or an assessment

You do not need a referral to see a psychologist for therapy or assessment. However, Medicare rebates are available for those who have a Mental Health Care Plan. To obtain a Mental Health Care Plan, you will need to visit your GP or a Psychiatrist or a Paediatrician. Medicare rebates are not offered for assessments.

To book an appointment with a Paediatrician, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist or Paediatric Neurologist

For an appointment with one of our medical specialists, please see your General Practitioner (GP) or current medical specialist and discuss a referral to our service. A referral from a GP or medical specialist is required, and once this has been received, our team will be in contact with you.

To begin speech therapy or a language assessment

You do not need a referral to see a speech pathologist for an assessment or therapy. However, Medicare rebates may be available for those who have a Chronic Disease GP Management Plan or Team Care Arrangement. You will need to speak with your GP to determine if you are eligible for referral under these schemes. Medicare referrals are also available under a Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder or other eligible disability (including Autism) scheme. Speak to your child’s GP, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist for a referral under this scheme.

HAVE A QUESTION?

Enquire Now

For enquiries or to book an appointment, please email admin@thebrainybunch.com.au or call (07) 3846 4554. Alternatively, you can complete the contact form below, and one of our reception team will be in touch to answer your query or book an appointment.