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Abigail Young (Abby)

Speech and Language Therapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons), University of Newcastle, Australia

About

Abby is a passionate and dedicated Speech Therapist who is committed to supporting children and families in achieving meaningful communication and feeding outcomes. 


She holds a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from the University of Newcastle, Australia, and has substantial experiences working across hospitals, clinics, community programmes, and early intervention settings.


With a strong foundation in neurodiversity-affirming practices, Abby celebrates each child’s strengths and individuality. She believes that therapy should be a safe, joyful, and empowering experience—one where children feel understood, respected, and confident to

explore and develop their communication skills. 


Her approach is child-led and play-based, grounded in the belief that meaningful progress happens when therapy aligns with a child’s

natural interests, developmental pace, and autonomy.


Abby specialises in supporting neurodivergent children, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), genetic conditions, and feeding challenges. Her sessions are designed to be engaging and collaborative. She also works closely with caregivers to embed practical, family-friendly strategies into daily routines. 


To her, therapy is more than skill-building—it is about fostering connection, confidence, and shared joy between children and their caregivers.


Abby is multilingual and speaks English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia, allowing her to support families across diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. 

Certifications

HANEN - It Takes Two to Talk

PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)

S.O.S. (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding

3 Part Treatment Plan for OPT (Oral Placement Therapy)

Online Introduction to Paediatric Nutrition for Health Professionals

Basic Paediatric Feeding Assessment and Therapy

Learn Play Thrive Neurodiversity Summit 2024

The Meaningful Speech®️ Course: NLA Trained Clinician

PEERS®️ for Adolescents School-Based Certified Training by Elizabeth Laugeson

Assessing & Teaching Social Communication Skills, Developing Self-Esteem & Friendship Skills by Alex Kelly & Dr. Naomi Pearson

Inclusive Approaches to Supporting Neurodivergent Children with Feeding Challenges by Naureen Hunani

Building Communication Foundations for Minimally Speaking Autistic Children

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