Deshnie

Deshnie is a highly experienced Speech Pathologist with more than 24 years of clinical experience across Australia, the United Kingdom and South Africa. She brings extensive expertise in supporting children, teenagers and adults with autism, ADHD, developmental language disorder, speech sound disorders, intellectual disability and complex communication needs.

Working within the NDIS, Deshnie provides comprehensive communication assessments, individualised therapy, caregiver coaching, mealtime management plans and evidence-based recommendations designed to support meaningful, functional outcomes for each participant.

Deshnie has a particular interest in neurodiversity-affirming practice, early language development, social communication and functional communication. She takes a person-centred approach, recognising that effective support should be tailored to each individual’s strengths, goals, environment and communication preferences.
Known for her warm, collaborative and supportive approach, Deshnie is passionate about partnering with participants, families, caregivers and support teams to build communication skills, confidence, independence and safe, positive mealtime experiences.
Deshnie provides Speech Pathology services across the Gold Coast and surrounding areas.