Lyn Rheinlander

I enjoy working in this wonderful team at Speech Pathology Tasmania after relocating from Western Australia. I am a generalist speech and language pathologist with experience working across all age groups in both community health and private practice settings.

Although I came to speech pathology later in life, my early career in child development, adult education, literacy, and advocacy for vulnerable communities has given me a deep understanding of the barriers that can prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. This background allows me to approach speech pathology with a rich perspective on social, developmental, and academic challenges.

I’ve worked in various areas of speech therapy including literacy, learning disorders, fluency, and speech and language development. I have a particular interest in developmental speech-sound disorders and language delays caused by hearing loss. Having been diagnosed with congenital profound deafness in my left ear at five years old, I used literacy as a tool to support my own language development. I learned the meaning and context of words through reading before speaking them, so I am a strong advocate for literacy and play in learning language.

I am passionate about providing equitable, high-quality services. I believe everyone has the right to be heard, express their needs, and feel valued in their relationships—so they can flourish and achieve independence. No one should be left behind!