Unpacking Specific Learning Disorders - With Melinda Schambre

PiP Cast: Perspectives in Paeds · Jul 23, 2026 · 45m

In this episode, Caitlin and Danni are joined by Melinda Shambrae to unpack Specific Learning Disorders. Melinda is a paediatric speech pathologist with 30 years experience, and is the co-owner of Word by Mouth Speech Pathology.

Melinda has worked in the Department of Education & she set up the Language Consultancy team in Eastern Region. She has worked in the Learning Difficulties Centre at RCH where she first developed her interest in learning difficulties and the link between oral language and literacy. Melinda has lectured at the University of Melbourne, consulted for SPELD Victoria…