That Speech Lady: About Me
Hello and welcome to That Speech Lady. My name is Lauren Wright and I have been a Children's Speech and Language Therapist since 2009.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Speech and Language Therapy at Birmingham City University in 2009. I have worked in Hertfordshire, Surrey and Sussex since becoming a therapist and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with children, young people and their families.
More Information about me...
I was inspired to train as a Speech and Language Therapist due to my parents - my mum has Multiple Sclerosis and accessed speech therapy in the past, my father has a stammer that was very severe when he was younger.
I worked in the National Health Service (NHS) for 8 years before deciding to venture into Independent Practice. I have met many wonderful colleagues, children and families along the way and I love empowering families and seeing positive changes in the children and young people I work with.
As a Speech and Language Therapist, I have extensive experience of working with children aged 2-17 years old.
I have always worked in primary and secondary schools, however I also have worked a range of other settings including:
- Community clinics
- Nurseries and preschools
- Schools for students with special needs
- Specialist Centres and Units including a Speech and Language Centre, Visual Impairment Centre, Pupil Referral Unit and Post 16 Centre.
Specialist Areas
- Stammering
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Stammering:
I have specialist skills working with children and young people who stammer and I have attended the following courses:
- Working with Children who Stammer, Michael Palin Centre
- Palin Parent Child Interaction (Palin PCI)
- Primary School Children Who Stammer: Realising Their Potential, Michael Palin Centre
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Michael Palin Centre
- The Lidcombe Program, Trainers Consortium
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD):
Another specialist area of mine is working with children who have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). This is common yet hidden condition that affects approximately 2 children in every classroom. DLD is when a child or adult has difficulties understanding or using language. I am currently an ambassador for the RADLD Campaign (RADLD stands for Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder).
Every therapist has unique skills, experiences and training. It is important that you find the right therapist for you and your family. I'd love to hear from you so please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Fun Fact...
My late cat Bailey features in some of my free speech and language videos - try and see if you can spot her!
She continues to have her own YouTube channel called 'That Bailey Cat' which has clips of her memorable and funny
moments!
My late cat Bailey features in some of my free speech and language videos - try and see if you can spot her!
She continues to have her own YouTube channel called 'That Bailey Cat' which has clips of her memorable and funny
moments!
