Lauren Smith
Speech & Language Therapist

Welcome to Speakeasy: Private Speech and Language Therapy Services. This independent practice is run by Lauren Smith, a fully qualified Speech & Language Therapist with a wealth of experience working with adults and children with a range of complex communication and swallowing needs.

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I specialize in working with adults who have experienced:

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• Stroke

• Neurodegenerative disorders

• Traumatic brain injury

• Acquired dysphagia

 

Therapy areas I support include:

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• Word-finding difficulties

• Unclear or slurred speech

• Apraxia of speech

• Language comprehension issues

• Swallowing difficulties

• Quiet or raspy voice

• Reading and writing support

• Cognitive communication deficits

 

For children, I provide therapy for:

• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

• Speech Sound Disorders

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs

• Stammering

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech

 

My paediatric sessions follow a play-centred approach, designed to keep therapy both effective and engaging for young learners.

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I offer both teletherapy and home visits, depending on your location.