Type of service: Interventions and therapies, Speech and Language Therapists (independent)

Website: http://www.chatterboxes.biz

Provides assessment (formal and informal as appropriate for each client) of speech, language, communication and interaction skills, and weekly therapy if required. Works in clients' homes for both assessment and therapy so the child is able to learn and develop in a familiar environment with parents present. Also able to make nursery/school visits, and has a clinic in Kingston. Provides independent expert reports. Can attend tribunals and educational appeal committees. Provides the following interventions: Makaton, Intensive Interaction, PECS, Social Stories, Sensory Stories, TalkAbout, TeamTeach, Speech and Language Therapy.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

Registrations and professional qualifications: Professional Body Membership: HPC RCSLT ASLTIP