Meet The Speech Therapist...
Linda Wilson BSc (Hons), Cert. MRCSLT, MASLTIP, HCPC
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Children’s Speech Therapy NI was founded by Linda Wilson, a Highly Specialist Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist with over 20 years clinical experience specialising in the assessment, treatment and advice for pre-school and school aged children with speech, language and communication difficulties.
Linda received her training from the University of Ulster (UUJ) in 1999 and became a Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. She began her career practising within the NHS and continues to work there, successfully combining it with her private practice.
She has provided Speech and Language Therapy for children across a variety of settings including community clinics, hospitals, schools and nurseries, as well as managing complex caseloads as part of a multi-disciplinary paediatric team.
In addition, she is also experienced in providing Speech and Language Therapy training to organisations, educators and other healthcare professionals.
Linda approaches her work with knowledge and sensitivity, offering a personable service for children and their families.
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Professional Registration & Membership
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Educational & Research Background
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Member of the Northern Ireland Speech & Language Therapy Task Force advising on regional services and improvements for children with SLC needs.
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Key speaker at a major Early Years Conference hosted by the Northern Childcare Partnership.
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Dedicated to ongoing professional development and a member of a number of Clinical Excellence Networks.
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Linda is committed to using up-to-date research and evidence based clinical advice and has effectively supported many parents during her career, providing immediate reassurance.
Specialist Training & Additional Certification
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Elklan registered tutor. I CAN, Makaton, Derbyshire Language Scheme, Audiology and TEACCH trained.
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Hanen Programme Certified in the following:-
It Takes Two to Talk, Target Word, You Make the Difference, Learning Language & Loving it and Teacher Talk.
“Our daughter had difficulties with her speech sounds. Linda was wonderful, our daughter achieved all her speech milestones, was able to pronounce her words accurately and now flourishes with her spelling. We found the whole experience rewarding and are very grateful to Linda”
