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Sarah Chew is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist,a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia, and a Trained Early Childhood Educator. She has extensive experience of over 17 years in Early Childhood Intervention and Preschool settings, offering comprehensive support for children’s development. Sarah specializes in addressing speech delays, developmental challenges, and learning difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Her expertise extends to supporting children with toileting, sleep routines, mealtimes, and personal care skills, while also guiding families through school choices and enrollment. Sarah is passionate about strengthening families, fostering positive parent-child relationships, and helping children reach their potential.

Sarah has worked extensively with young children presenting with a range of challenges, including non-verbal communication, developmental delays, speech delays, learning difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She specializes in supporting children’s development in key areas such as toileting, sensory needs, sleep routines, mealtimes, and personal care skills like showering. Sarah understands the importance of addressing these fundamental aspects of a child’s life, and she works closely with families to create tailored strategies for success.

In addition to her expertise in child development, Sarah is highly skilled in supporting families through the often challenging process of navigating school choices and enrollment. Her guidance ensures that families are well-informed and empowered to make the best decisions for their child’s future.

Having worked as an Early Childhood Intervention Professional for over a decade, Sarah Chew has witnessed the ups and downs of supporting families and children with additional needs. The word “Ohana,” meaning family in Hawaiian, encapsulates her belief that family is at the heart of every child’s development and success.

A defining moment in Sarah’s career that solidified her vision was when a mother shared that it was the first time in four years she had been able to truly enjoy playing with her daughter, after years of caring for her with limited connection. It was a bittersweet moment that reinforced Sarah’s commitment to making a difference in both the lives of children and their families.

At Ohana Kids Therapy, we are dedicated to supporting children not only from the perspective of speech and development, but also by understanding the complexity of family dynamics. We recognize the importance of helping children participate in natural settings such as home, kindergartens, childcare, playgrounds, and even shops, endeavoring participation in different aspects of life.

Sarah was once part of a trans-disciplinary key worker team for over 8 years with a reputable organization. Despite her strong passion for the Key Worker approach, which she recognizes as one of the best practices in Early Intervention, Sarah made the difficult decision to adjust her approach due to personal circumstances and health reasons.

As an Early Intervention Professional and Speech Pathologist, Sarah understands the demands of her role, which requires constant presence, skill development, and staying up-to-date with the latest evidence-based research. She is committed to providing the highest standard of care to her clients.

Although Ohana Kids Therapy does not currently operate as a formal key worker model due to our team structure, Sarah’s extensive training and experience with this approach enable her to deliver integrated, family-centered support. She works closely with other allied-health professionals involved in her clients’ care, ensuring a consistent and holistic approach whenever possible.

Sarah is dedicated to being fully present in every session, offering personalized, one-on-one support to both children and their families.

As Sarah continues to work towards establishing a Key-Worker/Transdisciplinary approach, she welcomes experienced allied-health therapists (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists) who are familiar with this model to reach out for a discussion or partnership. Please contact us at info@ohanakidstherapy.com.au