Cairns Speech & Feeding Multidisciplinary Clinic
Emma travels to Cairns several times per year to provide an intensive feeding assessment and therapy programme in collaboration with Kim Berman-Hardman, Speech Pathologist and Owner, of Cairns Speech and Feeding.
About the Cairns Clinic
Kim has over 20 years experience as a paediatric feeding and communication expert. Her expertise and passion combined with Emma’s specialised dietetic care offers a unique service in the region. Emma joins Kim in her clinic to provide high quality nutrition and feeding therapy to local families.
Local clients please contact Kim via email: kim@cairnsspeechandfeeding.com.au
Pre-existing clients, referrers, or new clients can direct all queries to Andrea via email address: hello@emmaearley.com.au
Our Approach
Emma and Kim provide comprehensive individualised assessments and develop tailored therapy plans. We are passionate about shaping clear and achievable goals that capture all influences on the child's nutrition and feeding to address their unique needs.
The assessment will include thorough investigation of:
- Medical History
- Nutritional Status
- Oral-Motor Skills
- Swallowing Function and the risk of aspiration (food or liquid entering the airway)
- Sensory Processing
- Behavioral Factors
- Developmental Milestones
- Environmental Factors
- Family Dynamics
A sensitive and personalized therapy plan is created using this carefully compiled information.
Therapy is delivered according to your child's needs. Emma and Kim value team collaboration to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach.
Caregiver education and support is also intertwined into the entire process to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to address your feeding challenges at home.
For guidance and more information, please get in touch
