Profile
VIJAL PATEL BSc (Hons), MRCSLT, MASLTIP, HCPC
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for preschool aged children (0-5yrs)
I have over 7 years experience working with preschool aged children in the National Health Service. I work with children who have a variety of communication difficulties e.g. language delay, global developmental delay, language disorder, learning difficulties, unclear speech and a variety of genetic syndromes. My specialist area is with children who have social communication and behavioural difficulties and have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have also worked as part of a multidisciplinary team for diagnosing ASD which involves joint assessments and observations with a Consultant Paediatrician, Consultant Psychiatrist and/or Psychologist.
Qualifications
- BSc Speech Sciences at University College London (UCL)
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (M.R.C.S.L.T.)
- Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (M.A.S.L.T.I.P.)
Training
I am trained in using the following intervention approaches (see useful links for further information)
- Foundation and Enhancement stages in Makaton
- PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
- PCI (Parent Child Interaction Therapy)
- SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support model)
