Inspiring moments of communication

About Aha! Moments | Speech Pathology Services

We are a Western Sydney based speech pathology clinic who provides mobile and online services to people of all ages and abilities.

We provide evidence-based assessment and intervention services for toddlers, children, teenagers, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulty with speech, language, literacy, fluency, play, social, and feeding skills.

At Aha! Moments, we prioritize functional and practical goals while making therapy fun, engaging, and tailored to the wants and needs of our clients. We believe in using an evidence-based, holistic, and collaborative approach. This means we work with you, your family, teachers, other allied health professionals, specialists, and anyone else who is relevant to supporting you achieve your goals.

Our aim is to inspire moments that make you go “Aha!”.

We facilitate this by increasing your understanding and use of strategies to support you and/or your child’s communication.

About Me - Aylin Huzmeli

I was inspired to study speech pathology following the birth of my brother who has Down Syndrome. This has given me first-hand experience in supporting a family member with a disability both as a clinician and as an older sister. This means I am genuinely empathetic and passionate when working with others and their families, and why it is so important to me to prioritize using a holistic and collaborative approach.

I graduated with a Bachelor's in Speech Pathology from the University of Sydney in 2017. I graduated with first-class honours following a research study focusing on training parents of children with Down syndrome to use Key Word Sign.

After graduating, I actively sought out clinical, research, and teaching experiences at universities. This allowed me to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge bases. I worked as a teaching support and research assistant for the Dr. Liang Voice Program at the Faculty of Health and Medicine of the University of Sydney. I was also involved in tutoring speech pathology students at the University of Sydney and marking assignments they completed for units relating to disability and augmentative and alternative communication. I also provided clinical supervision for speech pathology students at the Australian Catholic University.

I have worked in private practice for over 5 years throughout these roles. I work with individuals of all ages and abilities in individual and group therapy sessions. I am particularly interested in working with children and their families who need support with their early language development. I love to make therapy fun and engaging while focusing on functional and practical goals.

In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family. This includes playing with my son, watching movies with my husband, making desserts with my brother, and playing with my Mum’s dogs, chickens, and goats! I enjoy doing crafts, puzzles, and collecting anything that is holographic to add to my colourful collection.

Aylin Huzmeli

Bach of Applied Science (Speech Path) Hons (First Class), University of Sydney 2012-2017

Certified Member of Speech Pathology Australia

We Support:

We are experienced in providing support to people with a range of communication difficulties associated with:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Autism spectrum disorder
Brain injuries
Cerebral palsy
Dementia
Developmental delays
Down syndrome
Emotional regulation difficulties
Hearing loss
Intellectual disability
Language delays
Learning difficulties
Sensory processing difficulties
Speech sound disorders
Social communication difficulties
Stroke
Other problems that can affect speech and language

We are trained in:

We are experienced in using a range of evidence-based therapy programs and strategies:

Feeding Toolkit (Melanie Potock)
Hanen (It Takes Two To Talk)
Key Word Sign
Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) Words For Life Language System
Social Thinking (Michelle Garcia Winner)
Sounds-Write
Talk for Writing

Our Services

Flexible Services

We offer mobile and online services. We can provide services at homes, daycare/preschools, schools, workplaces, and within the community.
Children & Adults

We provide services across the lifespan including children, teenagers, adolescents, and adults of all ages, abilities, and needs.
Holistic & Individualised

We believe in providing services that are holistic, individualized, and based on family-centered practice.
Assessment & Therapy

We conduct comprehensive assessments and provide tailored, holistic, and evidence-based therapy.
Funding

We work with clients who have NDIS funding and are self-managed or plan-managed.
Some clients may be able to claim rebates through their private health fund.
No Referrals Required

No doctor’s referral is required.
We are registered providers with Medicare and clients referred under the Chronic Disease Management (formerly known as Enhanced Primary Care) through their GP are eligible for rebates.