Hi! My name is Jenny Treen-Smith. I am a Speech and Language Therapist, and the owner and founder of Communicate.
"Hi! I'm a Speech and Language Therapist, parent coach and trainer, dedicated to helping your child reach their true potential.
I work with children in north Wiltshire using approaches such as VERVE, Intensive Interaction and visual strategies to engage language learning.
Your child is at the centre of planning and progress; working and supporting the wider circle of communication partners for maximum outcomes and success. I tailor my work to meet each child’s specific needs to make it functional, meaningful and motivating."
I have a BA (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy, BSC (Hons) Sport science and Human Biology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).
I graduated from St Mark and St Johns, Plymouth, as a Speech and Language Therapist in 2004. I worked for Wiltshire Community NHS Trust in a consultative role, assessing children for speech and language delay and disorders within a clinic, and visiting preschool and school settings.
In 2005 I took up a 'Special Needs Specialist' post for the NHS in a SEN school in Wiltshire working with a variety of neurodivergencies and medical conditions, supporting children aged 4-19 years with speech, language, social connections, self-advocacy, regulatory needs and feeding challenges. It was there that I developed a special interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and qualified as a regional Makaton tutor in 2006.
At the school I worked collaboratively with other agencies and staff to be able to review and change the nature of the provision as well as implement initiatives focusing on 'total communication', staff development and hold regular AAC and Dysphagia Clinics. I led the Communication Team to plan and provide regular training for the staff and families.
In 2019 I started my practice as an independent therapist, and nothing makes me happier than seeing individuals develop and communicate.
In my work I bring fun, experience and support for the child and the carers. Therapy is centered around the individual and their strengths.
I use a lot of video as part of my therapeutic process to capture those special moments of communication. I can provide assessment and advice regarding low and high technology communication aids, whether through pictures, a communication board, PODD, a speech generated device (SGD) or eye gaze.
I am a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP) and the Health Care Professional Council.
I hold a DBS enhanced certicate.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Derbyshire Language Scheme
Down syndrome: Knowledge and skills for delivering intervention
Pragmatic Organised Dynamic Display (PODD)
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Makaton sign language
Speech-generating devices
Talking Mats
Intensive Interaction
Video Endorse Respect Vitalise Eye Contact (VERVE)
An Introduction to the SCERTS framework
Gestalt Language Processing
Please call or email if you would like to have a FREE, no-obligation chat about someone in your family, school or nursery that may need some help with their speech or communication skills, or complete the form and I'll get back to you straightaway.
