Karen Melvin Inishowen Speech Therapy

About my practice

I am an experienced SLT (18+ years in NHS) working in the Derry/Donegal area. I specialise in working with Adults/young people with a Learning/Intellectual Disability and/or Autism as well as Adults with Dementia or other Mental Health Conditions. I am both a Regional Makaton Tutor and highly skilled in the management of Dysphagia (Difficulties with Eating, Drinking, Swallowing). I am passionate about kind, sensitive, trauma informed support for people with communication differences. I have a particular interest in supporting Autistic people experiencing distress and overwhelm. I focus on each persons unique communication strengths and support the people I work with and their families through neuro-affirming care. Understanding each individuals lived experience is central to my work and approach. I have HCPC and CORU Registration, enabling me to support people 1:1 in clinic or in their work/school/ home environment either side of the Derry/Donegal border . Bespoke training also available.

Availability: Flexible – Clinic in Derry or Home/school visits available.

Qualification: BSC Hons Speech & Language Therapy, University of Manchester 2005. PG Diploma Dysphagia, Manchester Met University, 2005. Registered Intermediary, Kingston University, 2014.

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