Hi, i’m Lolli

My name is Laleh but everyone calls me Lolli - this is how Lollipop Speech was born!

I’m a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and proud member of Speech Pathology Australia. With 19 years of experience working with both children and adults, I’ve had the pleasure of helping individuals in various settings, from early intervention to stroke rehabilitation.  I graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology and completed further post graduate studies in 2018 with a Master of Science degree. For some ‘not so light’ reading, take a look at my published thesis about an intensive language program and my published journal article about Aphasia Rehabilitation.

I have an almost obsessive need to keep learning. I am forever listening to speech pathology podcasts, reading books and journal articles or doing courses. Because I love professional development, learning has never been a chore. The land of speech pathology is forever changing and I enjoy learning the latest evidence based approaches so I can apply it with your child - to get the best outcomes for them and watch them shine bright.

I have lived experience with one of my own children who had a significant speech and language delay. This gave me a profound and personal understanding of the anxiety and challenges faced by children and their families. Communication difficulties can permeate all aspects of a young child's life, affecting their ability to make friends, join activities, participate in conversations, tell stories, and be understood, often leading to frustration.

As both a speech pathologist and a mother with firsthand experience, I am dedicated to helping your child's communication skills flourish, enabling them to build connections in social and educational settings.

My passion lies in supporting your child’s communication development, ensuring they flourish socially and educationally. Building warm, happy relationships with children and their families is at the heart of my practice. I find immense joy in celebrating each child's unique achievements and milestones.

When I’m not working, I’m a typical mum trying to juggle life with my husband and our two little boys, who never sit still! Being a working mum, I understand the constant balancing act for families and my mission is to support your little ones to thrive with speech therapy that fits into your schedule and within your community. Let's work together to help your child thrive!