Paediatric community therapist in Bristol and South Gloucester specialising in complex communication and dysphagia

I work for an independent speech and language practise with children aged between 4-14 years old in a range of settings including mainstream primary and secondary schools, independent preparatory schools and private international schools.I am responsible for a wide range of tasks including:- Screening and further assessment - Analysing assessments and reporting findings- Diagnosis and discussion with parents/school about next steps- Planning and delivering interventions… Show more I work for an independent speech and language practise with children aged between 4-14 years old in a range of settings including mainstream primary and secondary schools, independent preparatory schools and private international schools.I am responsible for a wide range of tasks including:- Screening and further assessment - Analysing assessments and reporting findings- Diagnosis and discussion with parents/school about next steps- Planning and delivering interventions (1:1 and group)- Liaising with school staff and parents - Providing out of school practise for each child- Writing accurate case notes- Reporting assessment findings and progress made in sessions to the appropriate person(s).- Providing support and information to school staff and parents/carers. Show less

I was responsible for supporting KS2 aged children with speech, language and communication needs both in the classroom and through 1:1 and group interventions. I focused on inclusion which involves working with the whole school team to support the delivery of lessons which are suitably differentiated to suit the specific needs of each child to maximise access to the curriculum and wider school community. I had an overall awareness of all the SEN children in school and was involved in whole… Show more I was responsible for supporting KS2 aged children with speech, language and communication needs both in the classroom and through 1:1 and group interventions. I focused on inclusion which involves working with the whole school team to support the delivery of lessons which are suitably differentiated to suit the specific needs of each child to maximise access to the curriculum and wider school community. I had an overall awareness of all the SEN children in school and was involved in whole school initiatives to promote positive learning through enjoyable and meaningful interaction and play throughout the school day. Show less

The Bridge School for children with ASC and Richard Cloudesley School for children with Physical difficultiesDuties include: • Planning and running language and AAC groups • Training MDT members such as LSA’s and teachers about AAC/Total Communication/Safe Feeding ad Swallowing Procedures• Mealtime observations and updating feeding guideleines• Planning and delivering joint therapy sessions • Working collaboratively with members of multi disciplinary team such as… Show more The Bridge School for children with ASC and Richard Cloudesley School for children with Physical difficultiesDuties include: • Planning and running language and AAC groups • Training MDT members such as LSA’s and teachers about AAC/Total Communication/Safe Feeding ad Swallowing Procedures• Mealtime observations and updating feeding guideleines• Planning and delivering joint therapy sessions • Working collaboratively with members of multi disciplinary team such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, teachers, LSA • Administering communication screens and assessments • Managing and prioritising own caseload • Case note writing• Working with complex client's with speech and/or language needs as well as social-emotional-behavioural needs and/or physical difficulties Show less

Mainstream Primary schoolsDuties included:• Planning and running language and social skills groups • Training MDT members such as LSA’s and teachers • Providing strategies for classroom management • Implementing formal and informal assessments including observations and interviews with family/class teachers and forming differential diagnosis• Managing own case load, administering 1:1 therapy with a range of clients including children with autism and learning difficulties

Under-5's, community, home-visits, in-house clinicDuties include: • Initial assessments including case History taking from parents/carers • Administering Intensive Interaction therapy in the home• Working collaboratively with Multi disciplinary team members such as social workers, play therapists, and nursery teachers• Planning and administering 1:1 therapy independently to children with a range of speech disorder, specific language Impairment and children who stammer. •… Show more Under-5's, community, home-visits, in-house clinicDuties include: • Initial assessments including case History taking from parents/carers • Administering Intensive Interaction therapy in the home• Working collaboratively with Multi disciplinary team members such as social workers, play therapists, and nursery teachers• Planning and administering 1:1 therapy independently to children with a range of speech disorder, specific language Impairment and children who stammer. • Case note writing. Show less

Acquired communication and swallowing disorders, Acute and Neuro-wardDuties include: • Meal time observations and feeding• FEEs and videofluroscopy observations and analysis• Beginning completion of Kings College dysphagia competencies• Administering oro-motor assessments and swallowing assessments under supervision • Working collaboratively with members of multi disciplinary team such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, nurses and running joint… Show more Acquired communication and swallowing disorders, Acute and Neuro-wardDuties include: • Meal time observations and feeding• FEEs and videofluroscopy observations and analysis• Beginning completion of Kings College dysphagia competencies• Administering oro-motor assessments and swallowing assessments under supervision • Working collaboratively with members of multi disciplinary team such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, nurses and running joint sessions with the physiotherapist and family• Managing and prioritising own case load and providing short episodes of rehabilitation therapy for dysarthria, aphasia, dyspraxia amongst other acquired communication difficulties Show less