CORU registered Speech & Language Therapist & member of the IASLT.
I am a highly specialised Speech and Language Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in the area of Paediatric Disability. Having worked as a Senior therapist with in the HSE for most of my career I now work independently.
I have a special interest in Autism, with extensive training in autism and autistic communication. I am dedicated to evidence-based practice in my work. I adopt a child/family centred approach in her practice and is passionate about parental empowerment. Creating connection with both children and families forms the foundations of her interaction with families. In my purpose designed clinic setting, I cater for the diverse needs of the autistic community, identifying children’s strengths and using these to support communication.
I am passionate about inclusive communication and use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). I have completed extensive post graduate training; Derbyshire, Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk, More Than Words, Talkability, Learning Language and Loving it, Talking Mats, Attention Autism, EarlyBird, DIR Floortime, SCERTS and many more.
Training Options:
- Extensive experience in diagnostics.
- Completed training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS 2). I am skilled in multidisciplinary team working.
