My name is Luke.

I'm a Paediatric Speech Pathologist with a passion in supporting children and young people develop their foundational reading and writing skills, through utilisation of the Soundswrite Structured Synthetic Phonics Program.

I have had the privilege of supporting (and learning from) children with:

Dyslexia/Specific Learning Disorder - Reading
Dysgraphia/Specific Learning Disorder - Written Expression
Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

I have extensive experience within the hospital, clinic, diagnostic and educational settings. From my clinical experience, I have found that supporting children through tailored reading and writing approaches, that are underpinned by the Science of Reading, have brought me the greatest personal and professional joy.

My singular aim is to support your child to develop the skills they need to be their most successful self as a confident and independent reader and writer.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia
Sounds-Write Certificate of Completion

What Is the Science of Reading?

The Science of Reading refers to a broad body of interdisciplinary research—from cognitive psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, and education—that explains how children learn to read and why evidence-based instruction is essential (Castles, Rastle, & Nation, 2018).

Why Decodable Readers Matter

When your child is learning to read, the books they encounter can make all the difference. Decodable readers are specially designed to support early reading development by aligning with phonics instruction. Unlike traditional vocabulary-rich books, which often rely on memorisation and guessing, decodable readers give children the tools to decode words independently—building confidence, fluency, and long-term success.

How Assistive Technology Can Empower.

For children who find reading and writing challenging—especially those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other learning differences—assistive technology can offer meaningful support. Two widely used tools, speech-to-text and text-to-speech, help students access learning and express their ideas more confidently.