Liz Garcia, Speech Pathologist | Director & Founder

Hi, I am a passionate Speech Pathologist who is committed to providing a high quality, holistic, and family-centred service. I believe that everyone can achieve great things and I seek to help others achieve their maximum potential. I use a combination of modern, research-based approaches when working with children and adolescence, and adapt my approach to suit each individual’s needs. I ensure my clients (and their parents) have a strong voice when it comes to therapy and selecting therapy goals, and I make sure ensure everyones needs are heard and met. I understand and appreciate the difficulties faced by many parents and thus provide an empathetic and supportive approach to help empower my clients in every way possible.

I have enjoyed working across a number of different professional sectors, including; Private Practice, Government (Community and Disability Services), and Community Based Volunteer Services (Yellow House Children’s Services Kenya). I have experience in working with children with speech and language delays and disorders, disabilities, literacy difficulties, and stuttering. I have specialized skills and a keen interest in disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorders and Down Syndrome.

I also hold certifications in the following therapy programs and techniques:

• Hanen – It Takes Two to Talk - Program for young children with language delays or who are late to talk and understand.
• Hanen – More Than Words - Program for young children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) - Level 1, for people who have difficulty communicating with spoken words.
• The Lidcombe Program – for early childhood stuttering (ages 2-6 years).

When I’m not working for Beyond Words Therapy, I can be found organising and attending events at our local C&K Playgroup where I am a volunteer Committee member, and volunteering and supporting Yellow House Health and Outreach Services (a speech pathology not-for-profit-orgnaisation in Kenya). In my spare time, I love to simply hang out with my husband and our little boy - watching him grow is such a joy! I also love catching up with friends and family over good coffee, wine and food; gardening; cooking; and learning the piano and Spanish.