Direct therapy
Individual face-to-face support delivered at school wherever possible, or at home.
School based speech pathology embedded in the curriculum to maximise progress.
Helping children thrive at school and beyond
Assessment and practical, evidence-based support for school-aged children with speech, language and literacy needs—delivered at school.
Supporting families and schools in Sydney, with a focus on the Lower North Shore, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs.
About SchoolLink
Therapy connected to everyday learning
Fiona Henshaw is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with over 14 years of experience. She began her career in the UK working in a specialist language unit, where her interest in language and literacy developed. She also spent time working in acquired brain injury.
Fiona has also seen through her own children how differently children learn to read. Since working in Australia, Fiona has built particular expertise in supporting children’s language and literacy. Her experience across school and clinic settings has shown her the value of integrating therapy with classroom learning and the school curriculum.
Outside work, Fiona enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, theatre, reading, tennis, golf and swimming.
Fiona Henshaw · Speech Pathologist · BSc, MSc, CPSP
Certified Practising MemberSpeech Pathology Australia
Assessment
A clear assessment, report and feedback process
Assessment can take place at school or at home and is usually completed in a 90-minute session. We gather information to build a clear profile of your child’s speech, language, literacy and social communication skills.
Where appropriate, this involves a client interview, detailed assessment, observation and analysis, as well as discussion with teachers.
The results help determine whether therapy is recommended and guide meaningful, individualised therapy goals.
You will receive a detailed report to share with your child’s teacher, including recommendations for therapy and accommodations at school and home.
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Initial conversation
We discuss your concerns, location and the most suitable next steps.
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Assessment
A structured session at school or home builds a rounded communication and literacy profile.
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Report and feedback
You receive a detailed report, a clear explanation of the findings and practical recommendations for home and school.
Intervention
Flexible therapy that fits the school day
Therapy sessions are usually allocated as 60 minutes: 45 minutes of direct work with your child and 15 minutes of indirect clinical work.
Clinical preparation
Planning, goal setting, note writing and preparation for the next therapy session.
Connected support
Regular communication with parents, plus teacher liaison and handovers to help skills carry over.
Clear, regular communication
Parents receive a summary after each weekly session. We also aim to meet with parents each term, online or face to face, to review goals and progress. Where school-based therapy is recommended, session times can be coordinated with teachers to work within the school schedule.
Services
How we can help
Assessment and treatment for school-aged children across speech, language and literacy.
Literacy
Support for reading, spelling, phonological awareness, fluency, comprehension and written language.
Language
Support for vocabulary, grammar, sentences, following instructions and understanding spoken language.
Speech sounds
Assessment and support for clearer speech, including delayed or atypical speech sound development.
Social communication
Support for using and understanding communication across social and classroom settings.
Parent coaching
Practical strategies that help families support communication and learning between sessions.
School consultation
Collaboration with teachers to connect therapy goals with classroom participation and curriculum.
Funding & appointments
Talk with us before booking
NDIS, Medicare and private funding options are accepted, subject to individual eligibility and requirements. Please contact us to discuss fees, availability and whether SchoolLink is suitable for your child. At least 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel an appointment.
Useful information
Resources for parents
Trusted starting points for learning more about language, literacy and learning difficulties.
Language
The DLD Project
Clear information, support and resources about Developmental Language Disorder for families, educators and people with DLD.
Visit The DLD Project Literacy & learningSPELD NSW
Information, practical resources and support for families of children with specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia.
Visit SPELD NSWEnquiry
Let’s talk about how we can help
Send an enquiry or request a callback. We’ll discuss your child’s needs, your location and whether school- or home-based support is suitable before arranging an appointment.
Phone0414 730 126
Emailinfo@schoollinkspeechpathology.com
Service areaSydney, including the Lower North Shore, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs
Testimonials
“Fiona has been supporting my 10 year old son, who is highly gifted and also dyslexic. She built a strong rapport with him from her very first session by respecting his intelligence and thoughtfully coaching him through the areas he finds tricky.
Each week, Fiona arrives prepared with science-backed lessons that explicitly teach phonics, alongside a variety of multisensory exercises and games that keep learning engaging and fun. She communicates well with me and the other teachers supporting my son.
The best testimonial is that my son wants to do his lessons with Fiona, and his overall confidence with literacy at school is improving too.”