Laura Kean

Qualifications / Professional Associations:

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (Speech Pathology Australia).

Summary Professional Experience:

Laura Kean is an experienced Speech Pathologist who supports people with communication and swallowing-related needs. She provides assessment, diagnosis and intervention across speech, language, social communication, pragmatic communication and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Laura works with individuals, families and support teams to develop practical strategies that build confidence, participation and everyday communication.

Laura has a background in paediatric private practice, supporting children, young people and young adults with communication, developmental and disability-related needs. She also brings experience as a support worker in adult day programs with people with diverse and complex needs. Her skills include complex speech sound disorders, expressive language, developmental language disorder, social communication, and support for autistic people and their families.

Laura’s practice is holistic, evidence based and guided by neuroaffirming practice and trauma-informed principles. She seeks to understand each person within the context of their everyday life, relationships, strengths and support needs, with safety, trust and engagement forming the foundation of her work. 

Laura was drawn to speech pathology through personal experience of disability in her family and an understanding of the importance of providers who listen, adapt and stay engaged. She is passionate about supporting people who may be seen as “too hard” and helping them work towards goals that matter to them and their families.

Laura brings a gentle, practical style to her work, drawing on evidence while remaining open to different pathways toward each person’s goals.