About
Sarah Jamieson is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with over 18 years of experience working across NHS and specialist services with children, young people and adults. She began her career working with preschool children and quickly developed a strong interest in supporting Autistic individuals with language and communication. Over the years, Sarah has worked across community services, schools, inpatient and specialist services. Her experience includes working in a regional second-opinion Autism assessment service and working as a research therapist on a large-scale National Autism Intervention Study. She is a professional member of the organising bodies of MRCSLT and MASLTIP.
Areas of Expertise
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Communication differences in autism
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Comprehensive language and communication assessment
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Identifying subtle or hidden communication needs
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Assessment of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
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Contribution to multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental assessment
Sarah's Approach To Work
Sarah works in a solution focused and Neuro-Affirming way. She prioritises understanding each individual’s unique communication profile, how this impacts everyday life and identifies supportive strategies. She has a particular interest in identifying communication needs that may not be immediately visible, helping to ensure that individuals are understood and supported in a way that reflects their strengths and needs. Her work contributes an essential perspective within the Multi-Disciplinary assessment process, helping to build a holistic understanding of each person.
Specialist Training
Sarah has completed extensive specialist training, including:​
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ADOS-2 and Brief Observation Schedule of Autism (BOSA)
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Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support (SCERTS)
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Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA)
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She has also delivered a range of communication-focused interventions, including:
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EarlyBird Plus (National Autistic Society)
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Makaton
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Social Stories
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Lego Therapy
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Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)
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Intensive Interaction
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Qualifications
BSc (Hons), Speech and Language Sciences, MA Autism, Postgraduate Training in Children’s Mental Health
Client
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Client
The psychologists and specialists treated my daughter with kindness and professionalism which was so welcome. She has real confidence in the diagnosis which will allow her to develop in her life and deal with difficulties, as well as having her strengths acknowledged too
Parent
We had a very positive experience with Autism North East, right from the very first email. All of the staff we had contact with were professional, friendly, understanding and patient. We felt understood and heard from the team
Parent
We felt very well supported by our main contact and feel we couldn’t have wished for a better experience during a difficult time. I would highly recommend the team.
