About.

Hi, My name is Cassandra Buckley and I am a Speech Pathologist who is passionate about supporting children to develop and enhance their communication skills for interaction, play, and learning.

I specialise in pre-school and school age Speech, Language, and Literacy. I have a background as a Primary School Teacher and have completed a Master of Education as well as a Master of Speech Pathology. This provides me with valuable insight into children’s needs in the education setting.

I currently provide a mobile service to home and education settings in the greater Noosa District. I am also available for Telehealth services.

I am located in Verrierdale, and my service areas include:

Verrierdale, Doonan, Eumundi, Cooroy, Yandina, North Arm, Tinbeerwah, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Tewantin, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs, Coolum Beach.

  • Speech.

    A Speech Sound Disorder presents as a difficulty producing or using sounds correctly. Young children learn to produce and use sounds correctly over time. Through assessment your Speech Pathologist can identify speech sound errors and  provide therapy if appropriate.

    Articulation Disorders 

    Phonological Disorders

    Motor Speech Disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech

  • Language.

    A Language disorder presents as a difficulty understanding language and using language to communicate. Language develops over time in young children. Your Speech Pathologist can identify if a language disorder is present and provide therapy if appropriate.       

    Receptive Language Disorders 

    Expressive Language Disorders

    Pragmatic Language Disorders

  • Literacy.

    If your child is having difficulty developing the skills of reading, writing and/or spelling they may benefit from therapy to develop the underlying skills including:

    Phonemic Awareness

    Phonological Awareness