Meet The Team

My journey into the world of speech and language therapy came at a time when I needed help in developing my daughter’s speech & language skills. Whilst we worked with the NHS, who did the best they could with the resources available, it became apparent that she would need more for her to progress. I felt it was up to me to open up her world further to encourage and develop her comprehension and expressive language.

As a parent when your child is non – traditionally speaking it is difficult to understand how to help them and this can be extremely frustrating. Working with my daughter has inspired me to help other parents and children in similar circumstances. Using my skills as a professional and a mother I am able to empower parents/caregivers on the best way they can help their children.

Being a proud mum to my autistic daughter has taught me so much but mostly understanding that as parents it is our responsibility to ensure that our children develop the necessary life skills to become young confident people and in doing so a big part of this is being able to recognise when ‘you’ as a parent need help to ensure all their needs are fully met.

As a Speech & Language Associate Practitioner I work with children within the early years settings and specialise in working with children on the Autism Spectrum.

Additionally, I am also part of Autism Doctor Team, run by Dr Deepshikha Thakur, Consultant Paediatrician. I carry out ADHD QBCheck assessments and 3DI’s (parental diagnostic interviews) as part of the Autism Assessment process.

Amy joins the Happy Chatters team with a wonderful combination of early years experience, SEND knowledge, creativity and a genuine passion for helping children find their own way to communicate.

After qualifying as a Level 3 Childcare Practitioner, Amy spent six years working within early years settings. Her journey began as a one-to-one practitioner supporting an autistic child, an experience that shaped her understanding of just how important it is to see the individual child first – their strengths, interests, personality and unique way of communicating.

Amy went on to work as a Learning Support Assistant and later managed a team within a nursery, supporting children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD and Global Developmental Delay. She also holds a Level 4 SENCO Management qualification and has experience working collaboratively with families, Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals.

It was while working alongside Roberta from Happy Chatters that Amy’s interest in speech, language and communication grew even further, inspiring her to take the next step in her journey and join our team.

But there is another very special string to Amy’s bow – music.

Amy is also a professional singer, performing regularly in five-star hotels across London and managing musicians for private events. Her love of music naturally comes into her work with children, using singing, rhythm, play and shared enjoyment as wonderful opportunities for connection, interaction and communication.

At Happy Chatters, we believe communication is so much more than spoken words. Amy shares that philosophy wholeheartedly. Her aim is to create a space where children feel safe, happy, valued and understood, without pressure to communicate in one particular way.

Amy is also fluent in both English and French, bringing another lovely dimension to our growing Happy Chatters team.

We are so excited to have Amy joining us and cannot wait to see her bring together her early years experience, love of music and passion for communication – helping every child discover and celebrate their own unique voice.