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    Lara Saker — Speech Pathologist, Perth

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    Lara Saker

    B. Speech Pathology, ECU

    About

    About Lara Saker

    Hi, I’m Lara Saker — a passionate and dedicated Speech Pathologist with over six years of experience across the private, government, and disability sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of families and collaborating closely with key stakeholders across children’s everyday environments, including homes, early learning settings, schools, telehealth, and the wider community.

    I believe parents and caregivers are the most powerful agents of change in a child's life. My approach is highly collaborative, empowering families with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to support their child's growth, communication, and wellbeing in meaningful everyday moments.

    Known for my warm, bubbly, and engaging nature, I strive to build genuine, trusting relationships with every child, family, and professional I work alongside. I practise within an interdisciplinary, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming framework, valuing each child's individuality and strengths while creating safe, supportive, and meaningful therapeutic experiences that help children thrive and flourish.

    Trained atEdith Cowan University
    Certified in

    Programs and approaches Lara is trained in.

    ✓Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk
    ✓Sounds-Write Literacy Program
    ✓Key Word Sign
    ✓Interoception: The Body-Brain Link
    ✓Lidcombe Program
    ✓The Sequential-Oral-Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding
    ✓Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (NU-CUES), Newcastle University
    ✓Supporting Children with Selective and Situational Mutism
    ✓Autism, ADHD and PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance Across the Lifespan
    Our team

    Working alongside Lara.

    Blossom and Bloom is small on purpose. You will know exactly who is walking through your door, and it will be the same person each week.

    Tricia Soares, Speech Pathologist at Blossom and Bloom

    Tricia Soares

    Speech Pathologist

    M. Speech Pathology, Curtin University

    Eight years of practice, and a working knowledge of Bluey.

    I’ve been a Speech Pathologist for almost eight years, working with paediatric and adult clients across rural, community, and inpatient contexts. I have a passion for working with families to help parents develop confidence and skills to improve their child’s communication. I understand that every child is different and strive to provide individual treatment and recommendations.

    I love playing (and often losing) many fun games, and enjoy learning more about Pokémon, Fortnite, Miss Rachel, Bluey, Minecraft, and Paw Patrol. I look forward to meeting you!

    • Hanen Trained

    Are you a Speech Pathologist? We are hiring.

    Our values

    What we hold close.

    Consistency

    The same therapist each session, working collaboratively together to achieve goals.

    Celebration

    Here for all the wins, big and small.

    Community

    Building positive relationships and partnerships across the client's environmental contexts.

    Lara engaging two children with a colourful parrot puppet during an outdoor speech therapy session
    What to expect

    What to Expect from Speech Therapy

    A range of formal and informal assessment tools will be used to identify strengths and areas of difficulty across multiple domains. Following the assessment process, the Speech Pathologist will work collaboratively with the client and their primary caregivers to establish meaningful, individualised goals.

    Evidence-based therapy approaches will then be implemented to support the development of functional communication and everyday skills across the client's natural environments. The Speech Pathologist will also collaborate with educators, key stakeholders, and other health professionals to help ensure strategies are consistently applied across settings.

    Parents and caregivers can expect personalised coaching during sessions to build the skills and confidence needed to carry over therapy strategies at home, in the community, and during everyday activities. Your Speech Pathologist will also provide ongoing advocacy and support for you or your child throughout the therapy journey.

    When to seek support

    Signs that may indicate the need for a Speech Pathology assessment

    Children

    • Your child is difficult for others to understand
    • Your child becomes frustrated when they are not understood
    • Your child finds it challenging to engage socially or make friends
    • Concerns have been raised by your child's teacher or early childhood educator
    • Your child has a highly restricted or limited diet
    • Your child has difficulty following instructions
    • Your child is falling behind academically or experiencing difficulties in the classroom
    • Your child is experiencing challenges with reading or spelling

    Teenagers and Adults

    • You find it difficult to read or retain information you have read
    • You have difficulty expressing your thoughts verbally and in written format
    • You find it challenging to follow conversations
    • You have difficulty understanding humour, sarcasm, or figurative language
    • You experience anxiety or withdraw from social situations due to communication difficulties
    • You would like support with employment-related communication skills, such as resumes, cover letters, or interview preparation
    • You find it difficult to make phone calls or organise appointments
    • You are experiencing swallowing difficulties
    Common questions

    Common Questions

    If you've got a question that isn't here, give us a call. We're happy to chat it through.

    Blossom and Bloom Therapy Services is owned and run by Lara Saker, Speech Pathologist, serving families across Perth and via telehealth.

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