Speech

I offer therapy for speech for children and young adults aged 3-21yrs. ‘Speech’ refers to the way a person articulates words, and difficulties with this may impact on the clarity of what is being said. I work with mild and severe speech impairments including dyspraxia, phonological delay and disorders, oral-motor difficulties and lisps. I am trained in the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme and Palin Stammering therapy for children under 7yrs.

Early Years and School-aged Language

I work with children from the age of 3 years with delayed language and communication skills. Input may involve a block of Parent Child Interaction therapy or a consultative service for children under the age of 3, or direct 1:1 therapy for children aged 3-16yrs. This is normally provided in your child’s school or nursery. I have very limited after school availability.

Autism and Complex Needs

I have specialist knowledge and experience of children and young people with ASD, Learning Difficulties, and complex needs including challenging behaviour. I have lead speech and language therapy services in several special needs schools and units for children with autism. I offer assessment, written evidence for SEND Tribunals, therapy and advice. I am trained in Attention Autism, PECS, Makaton, Intensive Interaction, TalkAbout, and Anxiety and Autism.

SEND Tribunals

I have over 15 years of experience providing assessment and written reports as evidence towards Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunals, and if required, am able to attend the Tribunal.

I am a member of the Medico-Legal SIG and the Expert Witness Institute, and have attended a number of EWI courses including Advanced Report Writing, and completed the Bond Solon course.

I have links with a London-based speech and language therapy service, an occupational therapy service, and a number of well-known legal firms specialising in education, health and community law.

Social Skills and Interaction

I offer social skills therapy for children and young adults who are on the autism spectrum or have learning difficulties to help them with skills from the basics of interaction (tolerating and enjoying the company of others, eye contact, turn taking, attention and listening) to higher level social skills including friendship skills, conversation skills, emotional awareness, self-/other-awareness and assertiveness. I am trained in the TalkAbout approach and the Social Use of Language programme.

Please contact me for details of services available.