Meet the team
Neurodiverse Affirming Speech Pathology (NASP) provides inclusive, person-centred care from infancy through adulthood. Delivering services specialising in early intervention, language, speech sound disorders, literacy, and social communication and self-advocacy.
Our practice helps teens navigate life transitions by promoting meaningful communications with a strengths-based approach, empowering individuals to achieve their communication goals and engage fully in their lives.
Sally Farley
Speech Pathologist
Sally is a Speech Pathologist who specialises in a holistic, person-centred approach to therapy. She is passionate about supporting individuals to achieve meaningful goals, drawing on both her clinical expertise and lived experience with her neurodiverse family.
Sally is committed to ongoing professional development and keeps up to date with current research. She brings warmth, insight, and a deep respect for neurodiversity to every session, creating a supportive and empowering environment for her clients.
About Sally
Hi, I’m Sally — the founder, director, and speech pathologist behind Neurodiverse Affirming Speech Pathology. I started this practice to provide a safe, respectful, and empowering space for neurodivergent individuals and their families to thrive and reach their full potential.
I believe that everyone communicates differently, and all forms of communication are valid. My approach is holistic, person-centred, and neurodiversity-affirming, grounded in care, connection, and a deep respect for lived experience. Therapy with me is not about “fixing” communication but about supporting each individual to connect, express themselves authentically, and thrive in their own unique way.
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My passion for neurodiversity-affirming practice is deeply personal. I have lived experience within my own neurodiverse family, and this continues to shape who I am as a therapist, a parent, and an individual. It provides me with a unique lens through which I view communication that respects difference, values authenticity, and challenges outdated, deficit-based models.
I understand how important it is to be truly seen, heard, and understood, and I bring that awareness into every session.
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I’m a qualified Speech Pathologist with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and a commitment to lifelong learning. I have worked across a range of settings supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults. As a speech pathologist, I contribute to autism diagnosis by providing a detailed assessment of social communication, including how individuals understand, use, and respond to language in everyday interactions. I actively participate in professional development and stay up to date with current research, enabling me to provide high-quality speech pathology services.
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Sounds-Write (systematic synthetic phonics approach to literacy)
Read3 (an evidence-based intervention that integrates phonological awareness, systematic synthetic phonics, and fluency strategies to support early reading skills
Meaningful Speech (a framework based on Gestalt Language Processing to support natural language development in Gestalt language processors)
LAMP Words for Life (language acquisition through motor planning)
The Ultimate Play-Based Speech Therapy Course (incorporates neurodiversity-affirming strategies for embedding play and connection into therapy)
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My clinical interests include:
Supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and adults
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Social communication assessment and therapy
Collaborative, functional and meaningful goal setting
Collaborative, strengths-based therapy
Above all, I value relationships — building genuine, trusting connections with clients and families is at the core of what I do.
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When you work with me, you can expect:
A warm, respectful, and collaborative environment
A therapist who listens and provides personalised support
A focus on meaningful communication goals that reflect individual strengths, needs, and values
A practice that affirms and celebrates neurodivergent identities
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Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, being in nature, and enjoying the simple joys of life.
Aleisha Farley
Allied Health Assistant
Aleisha is a Speech Pathology student who is passionate about delivering neurodiversity-affirming support to individuals across the lifespan. She works under the supervision of a qualified Speech Pathologist. Her approach respects each person's unique communication style and individual goals.
Aleisha is committed to inclusive practice and continues to build a strong foundation of clinical knowledge. She brings warmth, empathy, and enthusiasm to every session. Through academic study, hands-on experience, and professional mentorship, Aleisha is working toward becoming a well-rounded, client-centred Speech Pathologist.
Mission Statement
To provide respectful, inclusive, and evidence-based speech pathology services that affirm neurodivergent individuals, honour lived experience, and support individuals to thrive and meet their full potential.
Vision
A world where neurodivergent people are empowered, celebrated, and supported to communicate authentically without pressure to conform, mask, or change who they are.
Our Values
Respect
Authenticity
Collaboration
Connection
Gratitude
Honesty
Let’s Connect
I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re looking for speech therapy that affirms neurodivergent identities and supports communication in all its forms, I’d love to hear from you.
Feel free to explore the website or get in touch to see if we’re a good fit.