Eleanor Kirby
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Qualifications & Training
Batchelor of Science in Speech & Language Therapy
Makaton Level 1, 2, 3 & 4
AAC
Attention Autism
Getting Started with Grid course
Selective Mutism 1, 2, 3 & 4
Talking Mats Foundation
Makaton Approaches to Safeguarding
Trauma Informed Therapy; Utilising the Polyvagal Theory and Sensory Integration in Practice
Experience
Since beginning at the company, I have been trained in Attention Autism, Makaton Levels 1-4 and Makaton Safeguarding, Talking Mats and Selective Mutism. I am also trauma informed and am able to apply this to my role when working with parents and young people. I have gained experience working across a range of settings including homes, mainstream schools, specialist schools and out in the community to develop communication strategies to support functional communication.
As part of my role, I also regularly work closely as part of a multidisciplinary team including teachers, occupational therapists, psychologists and educational psychologists to best promote and ensure coordinated support to best meet each client’s individual needs. I am committed to delivering a holistic, person-centred and evidence-based approach to best support and advocate for my clients to communicate their needs, wants and feelings using their preferred communication method across a range of settings.
About bit about Me
When I’m at home I love to relax by eating chocolate and watching a true crime documentary. Some of my favourite things to do are to spend time with my little girl, to go running in the park, play darts and occasionally do a bit of karaoke.
A fun fact about me is when I was at school I used to do drama and play the oboe.