Therapies – Page 3 of 4

PostPosted: 19 Sep 2023Posted in HeadlinesThemes: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), Therapies

Therapies new Post 16 Assessment Clinic proves to be a huge success in its first year

The Academic Year 2022-23 saw the introduction of Cognus Therapies Post 16 Assessment Clinic. Emma Perridge (Occupational Therapist, OT) and Ashlea Stephens (Speech and Language Therapist, SaLT) noticed that they were getting a number of referrals into the Therapies service for the same young people. To avoid duplication for the young people and their parents, […]

PostPosted: 14 Sep 2023Posted in HeadlinesThemes: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), Therapies

Speech and Language Therapist helps to build staff members’ confidence working with traumatised young people.

One of our speech and language therapists, Jessica Wood, delivered a training to staff working in Glenthorne High School’s Special Educational Needs (SEND) department in May 2023. The topic was “Understanding and supporting young people with complex trauma in school”. Jess asked the staff members to rate their knowledge and confidence of working with young […]

PostPosted: 12 Sep 2023Posted in HeadlinesThemes: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), Therapies

Speech and Language Therapist supports a pupil using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to give her a voice

Morgane Blake (Speech and Language Therapist) supports a pupil using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to give her a voice Morgane began working with a pupil at Green Lane Primary in late 2021, shortly after she joined reception. The pupil had recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). When Morgane initially began working with […]

PostPosted: 7 Sep 2023Posted in HeadlinesThemes: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), Therapies

SaLTA supports core vocabulary communication boards in school playgrounds.

Maria Fitzgerald (Speech and Language Therapy Senior Assistant, SaLTA) supports core vocabulary communication boards in school playgrounds. Maria Fitzgerald (SaLTA) worked with staff at Foresters Primary School to purchase Large Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Core vocabulary boards for each playground area within ‘The Opportunity Base’ and early years. This approach supports children and young […]

Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy Leaflet Who are we? The Cognus Speech and Language Therapy team comprises of qualified Speech and Language Therapists and Senior Therapy Assistants. We are a large and diverse team with a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting children and young people to develop an array of skills including social communication, […]

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Leaflet Who are we? Cognus Occupational Therapy Services (COTS) comprises of qualified Occupational Therapists and Senior Therapy Assistants. We are a large and diverse team with a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting children and young people with developing functional skills required for learning and everyday tasks. What do we do? The […]

Developing skills at home and at school to help prepare children and young people for adulthood

Howard, Occupational Therapist (OT) works mainly with older children at Cognus Therapies (year 9 and above). As part of the annual review process, Howard calls parents and carers to talk about how their child is managing at school, at home and in the community, including the ‘Preparation for Adulthood’ agenda and the skills involved in […]

Children’s Therapy Review

To read more about the Children’s Therapy Review, please click on the link below Update on the Children’s Therapy Review – Sutton Council

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Social, Emotion and Mental Health (SEMH)

SEMH stands for social, emotional and mental health. All of us have different SEMH profiles; this includes needs (meaning things we find difficult) as well as strengths that help us cope with the demands of daily life. Sometimes SEMH needs are significant enough to negatively impact how we manage in daily life. The Special Educational […]

Building Independence Skills

Independence skills or life skills are skills we use in everyday activities that are part of our daily routine. There are daily opportunities for children and young people to learn and develop life skills from all the activities they do. Through life skills, theyare able to practice many other skills including fine motor, gross motor […]