I am a Hanen certified practioner (More Than Words)

You can find out more about Hanen’s evidenced- based approach

to training the parents of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

(ASD) to improve their communication and social skills here:

http://www.hanen.org/Home.aspx

I am a SCERTS trained Therapist (Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support)

SCERTS is a research- based educational model designed to help families,

nursery/ school staff and therapists work cooperatively as a team, in a

carefully coordinated manner, to maximize progress in supporting a child

with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You can find out more about

the SCERTS framework here https://scerts.com/the-scerts-model/

Gestalt Language Processing (also referred to as delayed echolalia or scripting) trained and certified.

Does your child repeat words/ phrases from favourite cartoons/ you tube/ video games and from familiar people and situations? Did you know that this is not meaningless repetition and there are in fact two ways to develop language. If your child is using delayed echolalia/ scripting, they may be a Gestalt Language Processor. These children require specific, differentiated speech and language support. I am trained & certified in using the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework (Blanc, 2012) via the Meaningful Speech Programme.

Trained in the assessment and management of childhood

apraxia of speech and administering the Nuffield Dyspraxia

Programme (NDP) 3 via formal training delivered by The

Nuffield Hearing and Speech Centre. Find out more about the

NDP 3 here: https://www.ndp3.org/information-for-parents/

Certified to use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

I am certified to administer PECS. You can find out more about PECs here:

https://pecs-unitedkingdom.com/pecs/

Attention Autism

I am certified to deliver Attention Autism. Attention Autism is an intervention designed to develop natural and spontaneous communication through the use of visually based and highly motivating activities. You can find out more about Attention Autism here: http://www.ginadavies.co.uk/parents-services/professional-shop/foundation/

Curiosity Programme

I am Curiosity Programme trained. The Curiosity Programme is designed to support children who have additional complex needs and are in the earliest stages of communication, interaction and attention development. This programme is also designed to support very young learners (under 2.6 years old). This programme can work as excellent preparation for children who might go on and work through the Attention Autism 4 stage programme but need an individualised start.