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.

- Down Syndrome
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Complex Needs
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Makaton Levels 1-4
- Using Makaton with Singing
- Makaton Safeguarding
- Shape Coding