Jane Oswell, Speech Pathologist

Key Points About Jane

  • Committed to Family-Centred Support
    Jane is deeply committed to working alongside families to enhance their children’s communication abilities, focusing on practical, everyday interactions to foster growth and learning.
  • Distinguished Graduate with Extensive International Experience
    Holding a First Class Honours in Speech Pathology from the University of Queensland, Jane's expertise is augmented by a robust international career spanning over two decades, enriching her approach with global best practices in speech therapy.
  • Specialised in VERVE Child Interaction Techniques
    Utilising video interaction intervention, Jane expertly supports toddlers and children experiencing communication challenges, including dysfluency and social communication difficulties, through tailored play-based interventions.

About Jane

Jane Oswell's professional journey began at the University of Queensland, where she graduated with top honours in Speech Pathology. Her career has spanned across continents, from Australia to the United Kingdom, where she honed her skills and deepened her understanding of child speech and language development. With her return to Brisbane, Jane brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative practices from her extensive experience abroad.

Passionate about making a real difference in families' lives, Jane has specialised in the VERVE child interaction method. This approach has enabled her to help children with various communication needs effectively integrate better speech and social skills into their daily lives. Jane’s methods empower parents by using video reflections to enhance and encourage communication development in a nurturing environment. 

In addition to her direct work with families, Jane also plays a critical role as a clinical supervisor within our team. She leverages her extensive experience and empathetic approach to mentor and guide our Speech Pathologists, ensuring that they adhere to our high standards of care and stay updated on the latest methodologies in speech pathology. Her leadership not only enhances our service delivery but also fosters a supportive and collaborative atmosphere among our clinical staff. This role underscores her commitment to professional excellence and the developmental success of the children we serve at Progress Pathways.

Jane shares her experience across Progress Pathways and the Queensland Children’s Hospital, where she is a permanent senior member of the paediatric palliative care team.

Jane's Strengths

At Progress Pathways, we believe in leveraging our team members' strengths. Each team member completes a CliftonStrengths analysis within their first week on our team. Jane’s strengths in empathy and deliberative planning make her an exceptional asset to our team. She excels in creating a supportive, understanding atmosphere that acknowledges each child’s unique circumstances and challenges. Her careful, thoughtful approach to therapy ensures that interventions are both effective and sensitively administered, tailored to each child's and family’s needs.

Jane’s Learning Pathway

We celebrate our team of lifelong learners. Jane has taken full advantage of Progress Pathways' commitment to professional development, regularly participating in training to enhance her knowledge and skills. Below are some of the key courses Jane has undertaken since joining our team:

  • Advanced VERVE Child Interaction
    Focused on refining existing VERVE principles, like using video reflection and interactional analysis, to enhance communication development and support for children.
  • Speech Pathology Australia Developmental
  • Professional Supervision
    An in-depth exploration of practical frameworks and tools to guide supervision practice.

Jane's has experience supporting children with diagnoses including:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Down Syndrome
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Paediatric feeding and swallowing difficulties - infants, babies, toddlers, school-aged children and teenagers 
  • Speech and language delays
  • Social and behavioural difficulties
  • Genetic disorders
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
  • Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
  • Cerebral Palsy

Jane also loves supporting children who may not have a diagnosis, but who benefit from having support in the following areas:

  • Early language development
  • Expressive communication skills (speaking and non-speaking)
  • Social skills and peer interactions
  • Speech clarity and articulation
  • Receptive and expressive language skills
  • Confidence in communication
  • Feeding skills
  • Emotional regulation
  • Fluency

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