Blakesley Orr

I am a senior paediatric speech and language therapist with over 7 years of clinical experience working in the NHS and private practice. I assess and provide therapy in; speech sound disorders, stutter/stammer, dyspraxia/apraxia of speech, speech and language difficulties due to autism and ADHD, early childhood intervention, social communication and developmental language disorder. I have previously worked in a  Psychology practice, which has given me invaluable knowledge and experience working with neurodiverse children and adolescents. I have a wealth of experience working with many ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. 

I am a certified Hanen Practitioner and conduct parent training programmes to assist with early intervention strategies for children aged 18 months to 5 years old. I understand the need of engaging parents in sessions to follow through with strategies explored in therapy and to initiate meaningful therapeutic intervention outside of  1:1 therapy sessions.

I work closely with teachers, schools and other healthcare professionals involved in the child's care in order to see faster and lasting progress. My therapeutic approaches are evidence-based and in line with the most up-to-date clinical research. 

Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) 

Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)

Hanen Certified Practitioner 

BUPA Healthcare Certified Consultant

BA. (Hons) Linguistics (University of Manchester)

BSc (Hons) Speech Pathology & Therapy (Manchester Metropolitan University) 

I am a Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language therapist that can offer therapy alongside my NHS work. I am based in the Cheshire area and offer online and face to face sessions. I carry out standardised assessments and provide therapy in the following; speech sound disorders, dyspraxia/apraxia of speech, stutter/stammer, AAC (Alternative Augmentative Communication), social communication disorders associated with Autism and ADHD, early intervention for delayed language and developmental language disorder. 

I currently work in special schools and small specialist classes in mainstream schools. I have an interest and specialism in Autism through equipping children with a voice using AAC (alternative augmentative communication), providing intervention for social communication/interaction and empowering neurodiverse children with functional strategies to use both at school, at home and in the community. 

I am certified in the following; complex speech sound disorders, Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme and PECS Level 1 (Picture Exchange Communication System). 

Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) 

Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)

BA. (Hons) Education (Manchester Metropolitan University) 

BSc. (Hons) Speech Pathology & Therapy and Psychology (Manchester Metropolitan University) 

I am a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and deliver sessions under the supervision of an experienced Speech and Language Therapist. I have a First Class honours degree in BA. Childhood and Youth Studies, which has equipped me with a wealth of experience in inclusion, learning needs, and children's communication. I have experience working  in schools and language immersion centres, where I planned and delivered sessions to groups of children. I have knowledge and experience supporting children with autism and other communication difficulties. I make my sessions fun and engaging, following child-led and play-based therapeutic approaches. 

As a fluent Welsh speaker, I look forward to supporting children and families in both English and Welsh. I can provide sessions in Bangor and the surrounding area. 

BA. with first class Honours in Childhood and Youth Studies (Bangor University) 

Level 1 Safeguarding Children    

I am a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and provide sessions under the supervision of an experienced Speech and Language Therapist. I have experience working with neurodiverse children and young people, from preschool age through to teenagers. I have experience in both school settings and residential childcare, supporting a wide range of communication and developmental difficulties. These variety of settings have equipped me with a strong understanding of child development and the ability to support children with communication needs in a sensitive and child-centred way. I understand the need to work effectively alongside families and other professionals to support children with speech, communication. social and language needs. 

I’m passionate about helping children find their voice and thrive in their own unique way. I look forward to supporting children and families in Wrexham and the surrounding area. 

NVQ Level 2  in Childcare Learning & Development, 

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People)