Penny Carter
Speech and Language Therapist
All about Penny....
What is your education and work history?
- I have worked as a Speech and Language Therapist for 35 years predominantly working with children.
- I worked initially in London and then as a tutor at the University of Reading.
- After that I worked as a Clinical Manager for the NHS and also as part of the CAMHS Autism Diagnosis service.
- I left the NHS in 2014 to set up as an Independent Speech and Language Therapist.
Have you undertaken any additional training?
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I completed a Masters degree in 2001.
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I am also qualified to use the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).
What do you do at Every Mind?
- I am part of the multidisciplinary assessment team.
- I carry out the ADOS assessments with the children.
What made you chose to work with neurodivergent children and young people?
- I have always had an interest in this area and like helping to assess, diagnose and support children that might be neurodivergent.
- I enjoy working with children and love finding out about them.
What is important to know about how you work with neurodivergent young people?
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I believe that every Autistic person is different and should be treated as such.
What do you do outside of work?
- I like singing and am part of a local choir.
- I love performing as part of my choir.
- I also like walking, particularly by the sea.
What is unique about you?
- I was brought up by the seaside and I love anything to do with beach huts.
- I am saving up so that I can buy one in the future.
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What People Are Saying
Dad of 8 year old girl
We all loved coming to Every Mind, my son importantly. He struggles to go to new places because of anxiety but having the animals, toys and such a calming environment really helped to settle him in. Every person treated him like a human being and took the time to get to know him. This was wonderful to see as he seemed so happy and relaxed when at the clinic.
Mum of 7 year old girl
We are so pleased to have found such an amazing clinic. We have been made to feel comfortable by everyone we have met and more importantly, so has our daughter. She’s been at ease undertaking the assessments because not only are the clinicians and reception staff so friendly, but the environment really caters to her needs and helped her to feel relaxed and engaged.
Dad of 10 year old girl
The diagnostic reports reflect a child we recognise; which means that in the relatively short time each clinician spent with her, they were able to see her strengths and challenges and tailor a report that didn’t just make us feel that she was a number in a system. Thank you to everyone at every mind for helping the beginning of this journey feel less overwhelming and daunting for us as parents. And thank you for seeing our child as the wonderful individual we know her to be.
Mum of 6 year old girl
We had such a fantastic experience with every mind. It was very clear from the outset that you meet the nice guidelines and what you were able to offer which is so important for a parent if they're paying to get a diagnosis.