Lynn C B Joyce

MSc, MRCSLT, Reg HPC

Independent Speech and Language Therapist

I am a Speech and Language Therapist from the USA and have enjoyed living in the UK for 20 years.  I studied at the University of Missouri for my undergraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology.  I completed my Master degree at the University of Oregon in Speech and Language Therapy.

 Communication connects people.  I enjoy helping children achieve their best speech, language and communication skills so that they can reach their full potential.

 I have raised and home educated my three children and have an understanding about individual learning styles.  I strive to find a way to tap into a child’s educational style and add fun.

Little known facts about me:

• I’m claustrophobic in caves!!
• I grew up on a farm in the the American midwest. 

Employment Experience

2015-2017

Integrated Treatment Services:  provided Speech and Language Therapy at special needs schools (SENS), day nurseries and a private clinic.  Assessment and programme planning for children 3-17 yr with autism, global delay, selective mutism, phonological disorders, language delay and social communication difficulties.

2010-present

ABA/VB Tutor (Applied Behavioural analysis / Verbal Behaviour Tutor):

As a private ABA/VB tutor for preschool autistic children, working closely with the other team members and family, to create a personalized program and positive learning environment based on the principle of behaviour modification for the children using ABA/VB therapy in settings such as homes, nursery schools, after-school locations, and holiday clubs.

2010-2015

University of Reading:  Student Support worker;  Note taking during university lectures provided for students with specific learning disabilities and/or hearing impairment.     Provided social communication support for a high functioning student with autism.

Additional Roles:

The Rehabilitation Hospital at Heather Hill (Chardon, Ohio, USA)

Director of Speech/Language/Hearing Department

In the hospital and outpatient clinic, provided assessment and treatment of various developmental and acquired communication deficits. The adult caseload included traumatic brain injury, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, and right hemisphere dysfunction.

College de Leman (Geneva, Switzerland)

Speech/Language Pathologist and Language Resource Teacher

St. Mary’s International School (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan)
Speech/Language Pathologist and Consultant

The American School in Japan (Chofu, Tokyo, Japan)
Speech/Language Pathologist and Consultant