22/07/2026
Building exceptional clinicians starts with investing in them
At Solid Foundations Allied Health, we believe that professional development is not an optional extra - it is a fundamental part of delivering high-quality, evidence-informed care.
We are incredibly proud of our Speech Pathologist Alex, who recently attended parts one and two of the Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Bootcamp on the Gold Coast; a highly specialised training opportunity for Speech-Language Pathologists.
For those unfamiliar with CAS, Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a complex motor speech disorder where children have difficulty planning and coordinating the precise movements needed for speech. These children often know what they want to say, but their brains have difficulty organising the sequence of movements required to produce clear, consistent speech.
CAS can be challenging to identify and treat because it can look different from other speech sound difficulties. Skilled assessment, clinical reasoning and specialised intervention approaches are essential to ensuring children receive the right support at the right time.
The CAS Bootcamp provides Speech-Language Pathologists with advanced learning in areas including CAS assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment approaches such as Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC).
As a new graduate Speech Pathologist, Alex’s commitment to seeking out this level of specialised learning so early in her career is something we are incredibly proud of. It reflects her curiosity, dedication and genuine commitment to providing the best possible support to the children and families she works with.
At Solid Foundations, we are passionate about growing clinicians, not just expecting them to arrive fully formed. We invest in our team’s ongoing learning, support them in accessing high-quality training, and create opportunities for them to build expertise in areas that make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.
We are proud to have clinicians who are continually learning, challenging themselves and bringing new knowledge back to our families.
Well done, Alex! We are so excited to see where your clinical journey takes you.
If you have noticed that a child in your life is finding speech, communication or being understood more difficult than expected, our team is here to help. Seeking support early can provide valuable insight and guidance, and a conversation with a Speech Pathologist can be the first step in understanding what support might be helpful.
