Shantaya McLean
Speech Pathologist
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A Compassionate Speech Pathologist Focused on Empowerment.​
Meet Shantaya, a valued member of our SMART Spot team. As a passionate Speech Pathologist, she specialises in functional communication and is driven by a profound commitment to child-led, strength-based, and neuroaffirming practices.
Shantaya's beautiful personality shines through her kind, caring, and compassionate interactions with children and families.
Her expertise lies in functional communication, recognising its pivotal role in children's development and daily interactions.
Shantaya's approach empowers children through their strengths and interests, creating a personalised therapeutic journey.
Her dedication to neuroaffirming practices ensures each child's unique needs and neurodiversity are respected.
Through Shantaya's lens, therapy becomes a journey of empowerment and compassion, rooted in functional communication, child-led experiences, and embracing neurodiversity.
Her commitment enriches SMART Spot's mission, benefiting both our team and the families we support.