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Assessments

Working within the neurodiversity paradigm, I offer communication assessments to children, teenagers and adults.  In collaboration with the individual and informed by the outcomes they wish to achieve through assessment, we'll work to develop a profile of strengths and support needs.

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The goal is to empower individuals with tailored insights that can guide personal growth, educational or workplace adjustments, and more effective interactions within their social and professional networks.​

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​​Assessment will consider the following:

  • Communication preferences and support needs,

  • Executive functioning preferences and support needs,

  • Environmental influences on communication and executive functioning preferences/support needs, such as school, college, work and social environments,

  • Sensory sensitivities and emotional regulation that may impact communication and executive functioning,

  • Strategies for self-advocacy and tools to enhance autonomy and participation in daily life.

​​Assessments can take place on Fridays, or over the weekend, online or in person for people living within 2 hours of Exeter, Devon.

 

From 2025, I will be offering some in person appointments, monthly, from a therapy space in or near, Exeter.

 

It's important that assessment supports an individuals communication, sensory, social and executive functioning support needs, and as such, I'm happy to work creatively.  Whilst not exhaustive, this may include:

  • Video calls with cameras off,

  • Video calls using closed captions to aid auditory processing,

  • Utilising asynchronous communication methods, which delay the responses given and sharing of information between myself and the individual, such as, email communication,

  • The individual bringing a trusted person to their assessment,

  • Supporting reasonable adjustments within the assessment sessions, such as, the use of Loops and fidgets,

  • Walking-based assessments to maximise the benefits of being outdoors and engaging with active proprioception for regulation support, 

  • Use of my therapy dog, Callie during assessment sessions (upon agreement with the individual and clear understanding of her needs as well as the individual's),

  • Spacing out assessment sessions, or the stages of an assessment (information gathering, assessing strengths and support needs, receiving feedback on assessment outcomes, and thinking ahead to goal setting or making decisions about any therapy session work).

Black and white dog panting whilst sat in a sand pit during a walk

Callie is a registered therapy dog with Canine Concern.

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She is 5 years old, loves to chase a ball, roll in the sand, and paddle in the water.

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Whilst a very gentle, kind and friendly soul, she isn't too keen on noisy people, or when people tower over her excitedly to greet her. 

Assessment costs start from £300.  I'm happy to discuss a reduced fee, if proof of hardship is provided.

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