heather edey

msc student in language pathology

About

Current postgraduate student in speech and language therapy at Newcastle University.

Country

united kingdom

City

newcastle upon tyne

Industry

hospital & health care

Skill

therapists, behavior management, case managment, stroke rehabilitation, stroke, british sign language, developmental disabilities, dysphagia, mental health, adolescents, learning disabilities, aac, speech, technology needs analysis, group therapy, forensic, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, treatment, social skills, special education, interventions, autism spectrum disorders, language disorders, speech therapy

Experience

behaviour intervention

north yorkshire county council

2012-1 - 2012-10 · 10 mos

Targeted behaviour, education and attendance intervention for a KS4 educational facility. Support in core subjects in obtain GCSE grades C and above. Implementation of bevahiour management strategies and attendance records in accordance with the law. Pupils suffering from behavioural, emotional and social issues. Working closely with SENCO and pastoral staff. Most pupils on SEN statement with external agency involvement.

community speech and language therapy technical instructor

stockport nhs foundation trust

2013-7 - 2014-8 · 1 yr 2 mos

* Assessing the communication needs for adults with learning disabilities within the community. * The development of resources, provision of communication aids and AAC devices, initial and ongoing assessments, reviews and referrals from around Tameside & Glossop. * Client group covers both male and female with a primary diagnosis of LD. * Patients present with challenging behaviours, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, PMLD, co-morbid physical conditions, mental health issues and forensic healthcare needs. * Work as part of a MDT in order to provide an effective, person-centered service. * Delivering training to staff teams for communication and Dysphagia needs as well as bespoke training for individual cases.