My name is Ellie Pettigrew, Founder of Communicate Your Way Speech and Language Therapy.
I have been a qualified Speech and Language Therapist for over nine years, and I have held roles in the independent sector.
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I have worked in both special educational and mainstream settings, as well as in community services, and completed neurodevelopmental assessments as a member of the multidisciplinary team. I have experience completing assessments and providing intervention for children and young adults with a range of communication differences.
I use a child-led and play-based approach to my therapeutic style. ​I am passionate about neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed practice.
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​​​With lived experience of Autism, ADHD and neurodivergent trauma, my practice and communication style are guided by my lived experience.
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I enjoy empowering people through communication and assistive technology, including Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), and sharing my knowledge of neurodivergence.
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​​I endeavour to provide high-quality, evidence-based, and creative interventions to support individuals in developing their communication styles and autonomy.
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Read my CV for more detailed information about my previous experiences.
