Stage 01
Build a complete picture
Discuss the diagnosis, current care and family priorities.
Developmental Conditions
Communication support for people with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other developmental conditions.
Developmental Conditions
What this actually involves
Nadine’s experience includes Down syndrome, microcephaly, Cri du chat and cerebral palsy, alongside a range of developmental communication needs.
Therapy considers the person’s communication abilities, daily participation and wider care needs. Nadine has worked alongside audiologists, occupational therapists and psychologists as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Individual abilitiesCommunication strengths and areas that need support.
Developmental needsGoals matched to the person’s profile and age.
Care team coordinationCollaboration with other professionals when relevant.
Family guidancePractical support for communication at home.
How it is staged
Assessment, support and review
The pace and content are adapted to the individual’s needs.
Stage 02
Plan communication support
Select suitable goals, activities and communication approaches.
Stage 03
Coordinate and review
Review progress with the family and relevant care professionals.
Why it is done this way
What you get out of it
Individual assessment
Goals follow the person’s needs, abilities and daily routines.
Family involvement
Practical guidance helps relatives and caregivers support the work.
Everyday participation
Therapy focuses on communication and activities that matter to the person.
Assessment
Everyday support
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Individual goals
From assessment to everyday support
Assessment helps identify the individual’s needs and priorities. Therapy and home guidance follow those goals, with progress discussed and the plan reviewed as care develops.
Questions
About developmental conditions
Which conditions are included?
The supplied CV describes work with Down syndrome, microcephaly, Cri du chat and cerebral palsy.
Can therapy fit an existing care plan?
Nadine can discuss coordination with the professionals already supporting the person.
Does everyone follow the same programme?
No. The plan follows the person’s abilities, priorities and assessment findings.
Related
Often run alongside it
Speech & Language Assessment
An individual evaluation of speech, oral and written language, and communication needs.
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Language Delay & Disorders
Support for understanding, expression, vocabulary and developmental language needs.
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Articulation & Phonology
Assessment and therapy for speech sounds, sound patterns and speech clarity.
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Talk to Nadine about developmental conditions
Send a message describing what you have noticed. You will get an honest answer about whether this is the right place to start.
