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I have been a speech & language therapist for 24 years, with clinical specialisms in neurodivergence and speech sound disorders.  My part-time role at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is focused on placement development & practice-based learning. On the days I am not at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, I am a practising independent speech and language therapist in our local community. I bring current knowledge of practice to the classroom to help students bridge the gap between theory and practical application.

Being embedded in our local community is instrumental in supporting Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's commitment to building links with the wider community in East Lothian. I am responsible for the Core Skills Placement strand of the Speech and Language Therapy programme at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. I organise and support experiential placements with local schools where students learn about typical development, and with local communication-related third sector organisations where students learn about the impact of communication challenges in daily life. 

Affiliations (including memberships) to other organisations:

• Heath and Care Professions Council
• Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Independent Practice
• The Hanen Centre
• The Intensive Interaction Institute