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

Independent Speech and Language Therapy specialising in autism and learning disabilities. Working with children and adults and their families and providing a service to the education and care sectors. Identifying service-user's strengths and needs via comprehensive communication assessment. Working with parents, carers, and staff to maximise opportunities for communication. Supporting individuals with autism to make choices, learn and develop independence using evidence-based approaches. Janet can make home visits, visit a client's nursery, school or college, provide independent expert reports and attend tribunals/educational appeal committees.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child

Gender: All genders

Covers: North East

Specialisms: Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training, Unknown

Other specialisms: Learning disability

Registrations and professional qualifications: Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, member of Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.