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 and young adults in north Wiltshire using approaches such as Hanen, 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 then worked in the NHS in a consultative role, assessing children for speech and language delay and disorders within a clinic, and visiting preschool and school settings.
I also worked in a school with children aged 4-19 years with learning difficulties and complex needs, many of whom had Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or undiagnosed disorders. It was there that I developed specialist knowledge and skills in the area of early language development, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and qualified as a regional Makaton tutor in 2006.
At the school I worked closely with other agencies and set up termly clinics for Dysphagia Assessments and AAC interventions. I led the Communication Team to plan and provide training for the staff, ran language and social skills groups, and supported 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 therapy centered around the individual.
I have recently become VERVE trained and use video as part of my therapeutic process. 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 DBS registered and a member of both the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health Care Professional Council.
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
Parent child interaction
Video Endorse Respect Vitalise Eye Contact (VERVE)
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.
