Leah Jayson, Speech and Language Therapist

Leah (Lydia) Jayson (BA, MSc, RCSLT, HCPC)

I am a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with experience working with children and young people from nursery to college.

I love working with children and young people to develop their speech, language and verbal and non-verbal communication skills. This helps students understand what people say to them, and it helps them express themselves.

I help children and young people by carrying out assessments and diagnosing communication difficulties, and by providing therapy and ongoing support. I also work closely with school staff and parents by giving support, advice and training.

I am based in North London.

I am registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP). I have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

SLCN, or speech, language and communication needs, describes difficulties with aspects of communication including the skills for focusing attention on the person speaking, verbal and non-verbal communication, understanding what someone else is saying and expressing a person’s own thoughts, feelings and opinions.

7% of 5 year olds have SLCN.

Communication skills are key for accessing education and achieving educational potential, and they are key for developing and maintaining relationships.

Speech and Language Therapists can support children and young people by working with the child or young person directly as well as with families and other professionals.

Working directly with children and young people

A Speech and Language Therapy assessment helps the individual and their support network understand their communication strengths and difficulties, helping them understand why they find certain tasks or activities easy or difficult, and set personalised goals

Speech and Language Therapy intervention works towards personalised goals by developing useful skills and strategies in a fun and engaging way.

I can carry out SLT assessment and intervention at the client’s education setting, their home, or online.

Working with others

As part of assessment, I speak to families, teaching staff and other relevant professionals to gain a full picture of an individual’s communication skills.

I carry out Speech and Language Therapy directly with the child or young person, or indirectly by providing education and training on SLCN, helpful communication strategies and implementing therapy activities.

Training packages

I can provide training and workshops for parents and for school staff.

“We’ve been so grateful for the support our son has received. The relationship she’s built with him has been incredible. During a time when his Year 2 teachers were changing, one of the things that reassured him most was knowing that she wasn’t going anywhere. That alone speaks volumes about the trust and connection they’ve built.

We’ve seen lovely progress in his ability to wait, regulate himself, and understand and express a much wider range of emotions. Just as importantly, she’s built a fantastic relationship with his teaching assistant and school, ensuring everyone is working together to support him consistently.

She is knowledgeable, caring and genuinely invested in helping children thrive. We feel incredibly fortunate to have her as part of our son’s team.“

N (Parent).

“Leah is an exceptionally professional, kind, and respectful Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. We have seen clear and meaningful progress in our daughter’s communication, which reflects the quality, consistency, and care of her work.

She has a calm and supportive approach and her sessions are always well-structured and tailored to my daughter’s needs, and we can clearly see the positive impact in her development over time.

Leah communicates very clearly with parents, always ensuring that strategies and recommendations are well explained and easy to follow. She takes time to listen, answer questions, and make sure we feel confident in supporting [our daughter] at home.

We are very grateful for her dedication, patience, and professionalism, and we would highly recommend her without hesitation.“

L (Parent)

“We were so impressed with Leah’s incredibly professional, compassionate and knowledgeable approach. She is truly child-centred in everything she does, and she took great care to build a genuine rapport with our 16-year-old so they felt comfortable and able to fully engage in the assessment. Leah created a calm, respectful and supportive environment throughout, and we are so grateful for the insight and expertise she brought to the process. We would not hesitate to recommend her.”

C (Parent)

“Mrs Jayson (Leah) is an exceptionally professional and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist who truly understands the needs of our pupils. She develops individualised programmes tailored to each child’s specific strengths and areas of need, ensuring that every pupil receives the right support.

Leah works collaboratively with both school staff and parents, maintaining excellent communication and providing practical strategies. We have seen our pupils develop through her support. I would highly recommend her to any school or family seeking high-quality speech and language therapy.“

DB (school Special Educational Needs Coordinator).

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