Elizabeth Gunner BSc (Hons) MRCSLT, ASLTIP, HCPC

Qualifications

I completed my undergraduate degree in Speech Sciences at University College London in 2002, and qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist at that time. I am a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, the Health Care Professionals Council, and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice.

Training

I am committed to maintaining and developing my skills as a Speech and Language Therapist and have specific training in:-·

• Derbyshire Language Scheme
• New Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme
• MAKATON (signing system)
• Attention Autism
• Word Aware (Vocabulary)
• CAS - Childhood Apraxia of Speech

What to expect

I accept referrals from a range of people including parents/ carers, Health Visitors, Doctors and Educational staff.

First contact is often made by phone. I will be pleased to discuss your child, any concerns you have and exactly what I can offer at this time. If you choose to go ahead and organise an appointment, I will assess your child through observation, discussion with you and formal or informal assessments. At the end of this first session I will discuss my findings and recommendations with you. After the appointment I will write a thorough report and forward it to you.

Following assessment a number of outcomes may happen:

• Therapy sessions. I try and be as flexible as possible. Options will be discussed and agreed with you.
• A school/ nursery visit to gather more information or to liaise with school staff.
• A home programme followed by a review appointment.
• No intervention may be necessary.
• Onward referral to other services.