Mary Peirse-O'Byrne
Speech Language Therapist
Mary is an experienced Speech Language Therapist from Aotearoa, New Zealand. Mary finished her Masters of Speech Language Therapy at the University of Auckland in 2020 and is a member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has worked in a range of settings (rehabilitation, community and schools). Mary is a neuro-affirming practitioner and believes that each person has a unique lens and voice. She takes a strengths-based and client-centered approach. Mary has always loved animals and the natural world and uses the outdoors as much as possible in her intervention to encourage child-lead interest, regulation and engagement.
Client Groups
- Paediatrics 2-12
- Adolescents 13-18
Service Specialties
- Language Delays
- Late Talkers
- Social experience support (neuro-affirming)
- Speech Sound Disorders (SSD)
- Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
- Neuro-affirming, nature-integrated, family/person-centred & Total Communication approach