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

Chloe has always had a passion to help others to reach their full potential. Following the completion of her Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Chloe went on to complete her Masters in Speech Pathology. Whilst completing her clinical placements, she discovered her passion for working with children. Chloe joins the Little Language team as a new graduate speech pathologist. She is excited to work with her clients and their families to provide holistic, evidence-based, family-centred intervention to support the development of their communication. On her days off, Chloe enjoys going to the beach and exploring cafés to find the perfect oat latte. Chloe still enjoys continuing her professional learning and development and has additional certification in: * The Writing Road to Reading© (The Spalding Method) - Spalding Education International * It Takes Two to Talk The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Language Delays

Phoebe has always loved working with children and helping them achieve their goals. She began a career in Primary Education and quickly discovered her passion for helping children with their communication. Phoebe is now studying a Master of Speech Pathology at Griffith University and is loving every aspect. In her spare time, Phoebe loves to walk her little French Bulldog, Willow, hang out with her friends and family, eat lots of delicious food and go on adventures with her husband. Phoebe is never without a smile on her face and can’t wait to be a part of your family’s journey.

Isabelle has always expressed interest in working as a Speech Pathologist and is passionately on her way to achieving that goal and helping clients find their roar. In her spare time, Isabelle loves a beach swim and any moment she can get with her beautiful niece and nephew. You may also find her testing new recipes or stand-up paddle boarding.