Alison Swindells

Speech and Language Therapist working in North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🗣Specific interests include: selective mutism/ASD in primary school aged children

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

One of my SM teenagers who has never been able to engage with professionals answered 50 questions (non verbally) the first time we met. So proud!!! 🗣️ @RCSLT #mysltday #smira

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

I’m shivering in a school because they don’t have the budget to turn their heating on until after the half term.. I have a thermal and fleece on too 🥶 how can children learn when they’re cold 🫠 poor teachers wearing their coats all day #schoolbudget #mySLTday

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

@Nessa_lloyd Thank you 💗💗💗

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

After months in the making, a colleague and myself hosted our first ever #selectivemutism training session today for early years staff 💪 we’ve been overwhelmed with the amount of interest and have already received such lovely feedback 💗 #rcsltwales #mysltday

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

@fmulderrigSLT @OfficialUoM @racheljstarkey So proud of you!! @OfficialUoM are so lucky to have you ⭐️💗

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

Amazing 20 minute documentary showing how our SEND children are being failed with very limited appropriate school placements available 😢 BBC iPlayer - SEND Help https://t.co/gdMmePoxbE

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

Had a lovely message today from our amazing Head of Speech and Language Therapy in @BetsiCadwaladr East whilst on the phone to a parent 🥰 #mySLTday

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Child speech delays increase due to lockdowns https://t.co/Sqcvd4El7l

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

My mate 🙂 absolutely honoured!!! The most beautiful soul in the world 👼

[Freya Gill @freyagillSLT]

5 years ago I met the loveliest girly in the world at a university interview for SLT… Today I asked her to be my maid of honour @aswindellsSLT 🤍 SLT is the best job ever and you will also meet your lifelong besties! You heard it here first! 🥰

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

@fmulderrigSLT So proud!! No one deserves it more than YOOH 🥰

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

CALLING ALL SLTS 👈🏻
Does anyone have any evidence FOR receptive language therapy or interventions successfully improving a child’s receptive language? (Open to evidence against also) Any help appreciated! #mySLTday #speechandlanguage #rcslt #evidencebase

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

@SmartTalkers Sadly it’s a typical day in the summer holidays 🫣

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

Yesterday I only had 2/6 appointments go ahead. I had no clients show up to clinic and only 2 people answered the phone despite booking the appointments themselves and having confirmation letters. So frustrating when we are trying to slash our wait times ☹️ #mySLTday

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

Come and work for the best team! Suitable for NQPs with so much support available 💞 @BetsiCadwaladr #mySLTday

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[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

So sad that it’s your last day in @BetsiCadwaladr paediatric SALT department. It’s been a crazy journey but I’m honoured I got to spend it with you. Good luck in adult therapy @elenwjslt 💞🥹

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

Well I might’ve missed my online graduation but I’ve had such an amazing first week in my new NQP role and met the most wonderful SLTs ever! 🥰 @BetsiCadwaladr

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

I have worked with 4 of my clients who have social communication needs for two years. Today I told them that I am finally moving to wales. They cheered and told me I’m now officially ‘cool’ 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #mySLTday

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

@aquaticsmum64 @EllaGregorySLT I was wondering this too! I wouldn’t like to be known as my banding. Surely your pay scale is private?

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

Today I heard my client’s voice for the first time via telephone… anyone working with children who have selective mutism will understand how I’m feeling right now!! #mySLTday #selectivemutism 🌈✨

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

#mySLTday Brought in my Grandma’s jewellery box today to show a child who ADORES jewellery.. not a bad way to spend my birthday.

[Alison Swindells @aswindellsSLT]

No rationale at all!!! Horrifically disappointing 😞 #MentalHealthMatters