Naomi Thomas
Based in London (Archway)
Speech and Language Therapist
It is fundamental that every individual has a voice to make a choice, express themselves, and feel understood.
I am grateful that as a Speech and Language therapist I get to be a part of finding ways to bridge communication barriers and creating opportunities for individuals to have meaningful and functional communication to communicate their wants / needs, likes, dislikes, and share their feelings and opinions.
Everyday as a Speech and language therapist is unique! Always getting to know new people and looking at different forms of communication whether its signing, speech, objects, symbols, gestures, or electronic AAC to help individuals find their voice in the world.
Client-centered care and working alongside young people, their families, other therapists and professionals as a team to support them in a holistic way is vital to their communication journey.
My favourite word is melody as it reminds me of how music is the language of the soul and communicates for us in all seasons and situations when words fail to.
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Bilingualism
Neurodiversity
Stammering
Selective Mutism
AAC
Communication and Mental Health
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Makaton Level 1-Level 4
Attention Autism Level 1
Intensive interaction foundation
Gestalts Language for Processing (in process)
British Sign Language Level 1
“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”
