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Naomi Nissim
naomi@talkwithus.co.uk

I have a BSc. (Hons.) in Psychology and a post graduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy. I have over 17 years experience working in the NHS and private sector within the field of paediatrics. I have worked in a variety of settings: Secondary MLD school, Primary SLD / PMLD school, Mainstream Primary Schools, Pre-school Special Needs assessment centre, Autistic Units and nurseries.

I run my own independent practice where I carry out school and home visits. I deliver in-service training as well as extensive training for Teaching Assistants, Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, parents/ carers, and class teachers in special schools and mainstream schools.

I am experienced in using both high and low tech Alternative Augmentative Communication (A.A.C.) such as symbol systems, communication passports, Shape Coding, Colourful Semantics, TEACCH, visual timetables, the Makaton signing system, and the Picture Exchange Communication System (P.E.C.S.) and Shape Coding.

Areas of interest

Naomi’s specialist areas are: Mild to severe learning difficulties; Autism; Higher Level Language; Processing Disorders; Social communication difficulties; Specialist syndromes; Speech and language delay; Specific language impairment; Speech delays and disorders

I see patients from 3-18 years old.