Meet the Speech and Language Therapist
Susanna Smith is a Highly Specialised Speech and Language Therapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting preschool children and their families.
Areas of specialism with preschool children
Autism and social communication differences
Speech and language delay
Gestalt Language Processing
Sensory and regulation needs impacting communication
Qualifications & Professional Training
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy Degree – 2007
NNEB Nursery Nurse Diploma – 1997
SCERTS trained (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support)
Training in Gestalt Language Processing
Training in strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming practice
Training in HANDLE (neurodevelopment and learning efficiency)
Professional Registration
Registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Member of ASLTIP (Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice)
Member of RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy)
Personal
Resident of Havering, Essex
Wife and mother of two
Member of Romford Speakers Toastmasters Club
Specialist Client Population
Preschool children (under school age)
At Chattercubs, therapy is specifically designed for preschool children who experience communication, language, and speech difficulties.
All behaviour is communication.
Your child’s responses, interests, and behaviours are carefully observed and understood within the context of their communication and sensory needs. Therapy is child-led and evidence-based.
Aims and strategies are tailored to your child’s interests and strengths, with EYFS-aligned reports that can be easily shared with nurseries.
Clinic Information
Clinic Location
Chattercubs Clinic
Ground Floor, The Bates Business Centre
The Old Brickworks, Church Road
Harold Wood, RM3 0JA
Clinic Hours
The Chattercubs clinic in Harold Wood operates during preschool hours, 10am - 2pm, Monday - Thursday.
Term time only