Ainsley Poulos

Ainsley Poulos currently serves as the Director and Senior Speech Pathologist at Eastside Speech Solutions, a dynamic private practice she has led since 2004. With over 27 years of extensive experience in speech pathology, Ainsley has established herself as a highly skilled clinician and leader in the field. Her role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team of speech therapists, many of whom are also trained in PROMPT therapy, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based, client-centered interventions. Ainsley's expertise spans a broad spectrum of speech and language disorders, including apraxia, stuttering, literacy challenges, voice disorders, and neurological conditions such as stroke and brain injury. She is particularly renowned for her proficiency in providing effective therapy for both children and adults, tailoring interventions to meet individual functional needs and improve communication outcomes.

Ainsley's commitment to advancing clinical practice is exemplified by her position as one of only four PROMPT-certified therapy instructors in Australia. She actively trains and mentors other speech pathologists in the use of PROMPT therapy, a tactile-kinesthetic approach that enhances speech motor control, especially in clients with apraxia of speech. Her role as a PROMPT instructor underscores her dedication to elevating standards of speech therapy across the profession. Additionally, she conducts engaging, interactive seminars on voice care for professional speakers, including teachers and performers, emphasizing techniques for maintaining vocal health and optimizing voice function. Her expertise in assessing functional memory performance and neurological speech disorders further enriches her clinical practice, enabling her to deliver comprehensive, effective therapy that fosters meaningful communication improvements for her clients.