Diagnostic Autism Assessor
2024 - present
Working in both NHS and independent services, my role includes conducting ADI-R-informed parent interviews, ADOS-informed child observations, clinical formulation and detailed diagnostic report writing, ensuring families and professionals receive clear, evidence-based recommendations.
Education
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MA Additional Learning Needs / Specific Learning Difficulties
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BSc Speech & Language Therapy
Speech, language and communication Consultant
2021 - present
Providing specialist consultation and therapeutic support within a residential and educational setting for young people with complex communication and trauma-related needs. Working collaboratively with leadership teams to improve whole-school practice, including successfully supporting settings through Estyn inspections.
Professional Registration
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HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist
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Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Independent Practice Owner
2019 - 2023
Founder of a successful independent Speech and Language Therapy practice serving families, schools and organisations across South Wales. Over six years, I built and managed a team of therapists, delivered clinical supervision, secured long-term school contracts and provided training for schools, charities and third-sector organisations.
Specialist Clinical Training
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ADOS-2 Trained
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ADI-R Trained
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Trauma-Informed Practice
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Hanen Certified
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Elklan Tutor
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Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)
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PECS
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Makaton Level 1
Speech and Language Therapist
2016-2019
Supporting young children and their families to develop strong communication skills through assessment, intervention and parent coaching. My experience includes early language development, parent and toddler groups, targeted therapy programmes and delivering training to parents and early years professionals to promote communication-rich environments.
Areas of Expertise
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Autism & ADHD Assessment
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Speech, Language & Communication Differences
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
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Specialist Educational Consultancy
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Staff Training & Professional Development
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EHCP & IDP Report Writing
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School Consultation & Communication Audits
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Coaching & Mentoring for Education Staff