Type of service: Speech and Language Therapists (independent)

Website: http://www.autismhopeandfuture.co.uk

Sharon Horswell is a specialist Speech and Language Therapist who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of children and young people with autism and social communication disorders..

She is experienced in contributing to multi-disciplinary assessments and is trained to use specialist assessments including the ADOS. Sharon can provide therapy tailored to the person's individual profile of needs and is trained and experienced in approaches such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), TEACCH, Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support (SCERTS), Intensive Interaction and Lego Therapy. .

Therapy is aimed at improving functional skills that make a difference to the child's daily life and involve facilitating families and schools working together to maximise progress. Sharon is an experienced trainer and can provide packages to suit the needs of a range of organisations. In addition, she has run the NAS programmes EarlyBird and EarlyBird Plus as well as Barnardo's Cygnet Course over several years. Sharon is able to attend educational tribunals and has received training in providing court compliant written evidence. .

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Young person

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability