Emma Vaughan
Based in St Albans
Speech and Language Therapist
There was never a point after receiving my son’s Down Syndrome diagnosis that I believed it would lead to a new career for me. However, having witnessed first-hand the positive impact on family life that Speech and Language therapy can have, I am now privileged to support and advocate for families throughout their individual journeys and it was the best decision I ever made!
Working as a Speech and Language Therapist allows me to work holistically with each child, their family and support network, ensuring they are empowered and supported to reach their own unique communicative potential. I believe that everyone deserves a voice, and all methods of communication should be equally valued.
My favourite word is ‘Ohana”; a Hawaiian word referring to extended family, including friends and other important social groups, reminding us that no one gets left behind, or forgotten.
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Down Syndrome
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Complex Needs
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
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Makaton Levels 1-4
Using Makaton with Singing
Makaton Safeguarding
Shape Coding
“The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up!”
