Independent speech and language therapist - recommendations?

[CFM]

Has anyone got recommendations for a good independent speech and language therapist, particularly one with experience of young children and autism? Does Babble and Squeak (SLT dropin) still exist? We have an NHS referral but could take months... Thanks

[theratprincess]

CFM - I guess you've already seen the previous threads on this? Just in case, they're here: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,1258429,1259323#msg-1259323

I too am looking for a recommendation for an independent SLT. No particular specialism required.

Thanks

[CFM]

I have seen previous threads but the person recommended appears to have moved as I can't seem to reach her... Hence request for more recent experiences/recommendations...

[sugarmouse]

We used Cynthia at Kiki's in Clapham and found her very good.

[Bellenden Belle]

I started one of the recent threads about Speech and Language Therapy and have been meaning to post about Jennifer Warwick ever since.

A forumite sent me her details and I booked an assessment for my son with her. She works in the NHS but lives in East Dulwich and so is happy to see children privately in their homes in this area.

She was absolutely lovely. Very flexible - for example my little one was napping at our pre-arranged time and she was really accommodating and came half an hour later.

I think it was really helpful for my little one to be seen in his own home as well - it put him immediately at ease.

Jenn took lots of time to talk to us about our concerns and give us strategies for helping Baby Belle. She also didn't push any further sessions on us - suggesting books we could read and encouraging us to see what progress we could make as a family before further intervention.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

Her email is jennwarwick@gmail.com and you can find some more information about her on the page below:

http://about.me/jennifer_warwick

[sbain]

Hi,

I am that forumite and would second Bellenden Belle's recommendation. Jenn is great with my son and gave us good workable strategies to use to help him.

Sbain

[CFM]

thank you!