A lovely email I received from a client I’ve been working with since November 2019
Hiya Katy,
I am still smiling from ear to ear, i really cant believe today and how well Charles did. I really cant get the smile off my face and I just want to thank you so much, you have massively helped him and me also because I copy you at home, but how you broke down the word ball to ‘all, and then ‘ba’ then to ‘ba-all’ and then it turned to ball, it seems like that was such a turning point for him and now look at him go, he is on a roll, I really can not believe how many words he tried to say today and how clear they were and how you managed to get him to do the whole puzzle and make it in to a fun game for him, you really are amazing at what you do, you work with so many children who I guess have different learning styles and you just knew how to work with Charles in a way that best suited him, its like once you broke down the word ball into sounds for him, he was then able to say it, and not only has he gained confidence but its like he has now learnt how to put sounds together to make words.
I had no idea when we started our sessions how quickly Charles would progress or if at all, as his previous speech therapy never helped him and this is just such a huge progress for me as I have read so many books, and tried singing songs, and doing all kinds of things to help him talk and nothing worked, but breaking the word down is what he needed, and now with your support I’m sure he is going to flourish now that he understands how to put sounds together I have such hope and faith we will be able to get him talking now, just wanted to thank you, I am so happy that I found you.
You really have helped him hugely, and it all started with the word ball. In the car on the way home i was singing the wheels on the bus to him ( pretty poorly ) and I got to the part ‘ the horn on the bus goes toot’ but I came to a junction so I stopped singing and then he said oot, oot oot..he would have never of done that before. He has found his little voice. I am so happy, I cant wait to see how far he will have come in more months to come with you.
A huge thank you x
A review from a family I did an assessment for
Katy came on recommendation for her thoroughness, insights and experience and we were not disappointed. She easily established a bond with our (often resistant) little one and got the best of him for his assessment. She was also able to unpick some of his complexities in both language and general personality/interaction in a brief space of time. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her.
A review from a family I worked with for a few years
A year ago (2 years old) E had no consistent words, probably said 5 clear words and not in the right context. He suffered from glue ear and had grommets inserted. We really didn’t know how to support his language development and we were in the midst of moving house. That’s when I found Katy. From the first session she was able to gauge E’s needs and provide us with excellent strategies and techniques to start encouraging his speech development. This was done via video whilst we were in lockdown and E for the first time started to make choices for thing. His eye contact improved so much. He started to show a little personality. Instead of being the quiet little boy he once was. Then when it was safe to do so Katy started seeing E face to face and all I can say is wow. The different types of techniques, games and strategies she employs to engage my son is incredible. He is really thriving and we’ve gone from 5 words to over 100 in 6 months and he has begun to say 2 word sentences.
Katy is kind, she is generous with her time, patient, and she genuinely cares for every child she supports (and their parents- there have been some tears and worries she has helped lift).
As a Health visitor and Midwife I honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Excellent professionalism, honest and caring.
Thank you Katy.