Specialist in assessment, lifetime recommendations & cost provision, therapy, detailed equipment specification, commissioning & continued support. Development of carer packages & training for clients with: • Speech, language or communication difficulties • Communication aid (AAC), assistive technology & /or computers adapted for disability needs ...

Paediatric & adult acquired brain injury • RTA injuries • Meningitis • Encephalitis • Assaults • Falls • Non-accidental injuries • Anoxia • Strokes • Cerebral palsy • Statementing • Rehabilitation • Paediatric disorders • Articulation impairments • Voice disorders • Language impairments • Alternative methods of communication • Communication aids • Computer-assisted communication & access • Communication disorders in relation to neuro-developmental disorders • Costings for future speech & language therapy intervention • Educational & vocational ...

ENT interests: • Otology • Audiology • Rhinology • Paediatrics • Voice • Not cancer

Assessments of adults & children with communication problems • Recommendation, costings & advice for appropriate speech & language therapy • Specialist in swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (dysphasia) & speech production disorders (dysarthria) • Also in problems arising from traumatic brain injury

General otorhinolaryngology with a subspeciality interest in: • Head & neck oncology • Voice & swallowing disorders • Salivary gland & thyroid surgery • Acquired hearing loss

I graduated from Manchester University in 1983 with a degree in Speech & Language Pathology & Therapy and have since had 26 years' experience as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist both with the National Health Service and as an independent consultant. I have worked with children with a wide range of disabilities in hospitals, schools, clinics, nurseries and their homes. Disorders on which I am expert to advise include: articulation disorder, dyspraxia, dysarthria, dysphasia, specific ...