Beyond attention: Practical strategies for speech pathologists working with ADHD and communication disorders

Tracks
20-minute presentations
Friday, June 26, 2026
1:55 PM - 2:05 PM
Room 7 & 8, First Floor

Overview

Natalie Manley

Details

⏫ Oral presentation
⏲️ 1:55–2:15 pm
⌛ 20-minutes
📚 Assumed knowledge of attendees: Foundational (new/casual familiarity with the topic e.g. treated a single case)

Presenter

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Mrs Natalie Manley
Capable Kids / Beyond Capable

Beyond attention: Practical strategies for speech pathologists working with ADHD and communication disorders

1:55 PM - 2:15 PM

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Natalie Manley is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with children, young people, and their families. She has a particular interest in the intersection of communication and mental health, drawing on her unique dual qualifications to provide a holistic approach to assessment and intervention. Natalie is passionate about supporting children with complex neurodevelopmental profiles, including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and has co-authored peer-reviewed work on clinical accommodations for this population. Her practice emphasises collaboration, strengths-based approaches, and the integration of evidence-based strategies that are responsive to individual needs. Natalie is committed to advancing the profession through research translation, clinical innovation, and advocacy for children with communication difficulties. Qualifications: BAppSc (Speech Pathology) USyd; GradDipPsych & BSc (Hons Psych) UNE; MPsych (Clinical) ACU; GradCert Autism Diagnosis UWA; MEdDevPsychAdv Monash

Session chair

Nikita Austin
National First Nations Lead
Speech Pathology Australia

Student volunteer(s)

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Alice Emmerton

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Lilly-Rae Florey

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