Danielle Ryan, founder of Little Language, knew she wanted to become a speech-language pathologist in high school. As her appreciation and empathy for people facing communication challenges grew through her own experiences living, working and going to school in various non-English speaking countries, including a rewarding six months volunteering in South America, she knew it was the perfect choice. Danielle has almost 20 years experience as a private practitioner with a particular interest in working with children with speech, language, literacy and orofacial myofunctional difficulties, and continues to be passionate and excited about helping these children reach their communication potential. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Danielle went on to complete a Masters in Speech Pathology Studies. Her group research paper was published in Disability and Rehabilitation. Danielle engages in continual professional development, has enjoyed roles as a sessional staff member and clinical educator for Master of Speech Pathology students at Griffith University, and has additional certification in: * It Takes Two to Talk The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Language Delays * Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking® (V/V®) -- Lindamood-Bell * The Writing Road to Reading© (The Spalding Method) - Spalding Education International * Learn to Play A practical program to develop a child’s imaginative play - Karen Stagnitti * Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders * Sounds~Write A very highly structured, multi-sensory, sythetic phonics programme * Talk4Writing An oral language to reading to writing literacy method * Key Word Sign The use of manual signs and natural gesture to support communication * The Lidcombe Program A behavioural treatment for children who stutter

After graduating from the University of Queensland in 2015, Yvonne worked as a mobile speech pathologist across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Lockyer Valley regions. Yvonne joined Little Language in March 2017, then in July 2021 teamed up with SLP Danielle Ryan to become joint Director and create Little Language Pty Ltd. Yvonne is a highly passionate speech-language pathologist who has a keen interest in working with children who have speech, language and literacy difficulties. She enjoys all aspect of the profession and finds it incredibly rewarding to be able to support those who struggle with their communication. Yvonne is dedicated to providing holistic evidence-based intervention plans, in collaboration with the client and their families, to help children reach their full communication potential. Growing up in a multilingual society, Yvonne is fluent in speaking English and Cantonese. She particularly enjoys working with children from non-English speaking backgrounds, and aims to provide holistic care to improve communication in both English and their native language. Outside of speech pathology, Yvonne enjoys baking, trying new foods and spending time with her young family. Yvonne still enjoys continuing her professional learning and development and has additional certification in: * Voicecraft For assessment and direct treatment of voice disorders * The Writing Road to Reading© (The Spalding Method) - Spalding Education International * Key Word Sign The use of manual signs and natural gesture to support communication * DIR 101 - DIR and DIRFloortime A pathway to promote healthy development that builds connections, communication, and engagement

Hayley has always had a passion for communication and is currently in her third year of a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University. She believes therapy should be fun and engaging, and personalised to each child’s interests and strengths. Hayley is committed to creating a supportive environment where children feel confident to communicate, build relationships, and share their ideas in their own way! On her weekends, she’ll be enjoying the outdoors, spending time with her family, or cooking up something tasty in the kitchen.

Paris has always expressed an interest in becoming a Speech Pathologist and is passionately pursuing this goal. She is dedicated to helping clients find their roar! Paris is currently in her fourth year of Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University. In her spare time, Paris enjoys spending her days at the beach.

Tegen made the leap from Medical Science to Speech Pathology, bringing her love of learning into every therapy session. She believes that speech therapy should be as fun as it is effective—because kids learn best when they’re having a great time! Currently completing her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University, Tegen is all about creating a warm, supportive space where little voices can grow big and confident. Beyond the therapy room, she enjoys watching live music or curling up on the couch with a great book and her four-legged friend Dash!