Speechworks - Independent Speech and Language Therapist

Speechworks - Independent Speech and Language Therapist Speechworks is run by Lynne Duckworth,Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. You can find out more about me below or on my website www.speechworks.info

I am a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist based near Beverley in East Yorkshire I qualified from De Montfort University Leicester in 2001 with a BSC Honours degree in Speech and Language Therapy. Since then I worked for the NHS providing assessment and treatment to children and families from 18 months up to 18 years of age up until 2013. Following a relocation from Lancashire to East Yorkshire in 2013 I now work as an independent Speech and Language Therapist and take referrals directly from Parents and work either in your home or the child's school or nursery. I also work directly with schools, tailoring an individual package for schools directly. I have a specialist knowledge in the assessment and treatment of stammering and jointly led the Stammering service in my last NHS post. I am now also able offer assessment and therapy to adults with a stammer. My main work covers the following areas of difficulty:

Stammering

Speech delay / disorder

Language delay /disorder including Specific Language Impairment

Speech and Language Difficulties associated with General Developmental Delay

Attention and Listening difficulties

I am committed to my profession and to providing good practice and I regularly attend training courses to further my knowledge. Specialist training at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children, in London and in the Lidcombe approach to stammering, enables me to provide specific treatment approaches in a specialist service for dysfluent clients. A large part of my work is with clients with speech difficulties and language impairment having had many years experience in these conditions working for the NHS. On-going professional development allows me to provide evidence based treatment within these areas. I strongly believe in early intervention for all Speech and Language Difficulties. Noticing a problem early and seeking appropriate advice and support often means it is much easier to make the changes you desire. I take referrals directly from parents and welcome enquiries over the phone or by email. I work as either the sole therapist or alongside the NHS therapy team if you are also receiving assessment or therapy on the NHS. I am a member of the Health and Care Professions council no SL07373, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists no. 14563 the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice no.2251 and have an enhanced CRB check. You are welcome to ring and discuss your concerns in order to help you decide if Independent Speech and Language Therapy is the right choice for you.

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all my families and followers. Thank you all for your support this year. Maria, Fiona and I look forward to helping you all again in 2026.

10/12/2025

It's always a bittersweet moment when children I've worked with achieve their targets and no longer need to come. I miss them all but am absolutely delighted when they no longer need to visit me. Well done to two of my children and their families this week. All your hard work and commitment has paid off 🎉🙂.

What a brilliant infographic!
10/11/2025

What a brilliant infographic!

This week we are thinking about speech sounds!

Have you ever thought about how your lips, teeth, tongue, and palate are used to make all the consonant sounds in English? This picture helps us to see where each sound is made. Talking is hard work!

Child led play is such a valuable thing to learn. We use it in so many sessions. It is one of my favourite ways of worki...
05/11/2025

Child led play is such a valuable thing to learn. We use it in so many sessions. It is one of my favourite ways of working. If you would like any support learning this valuable skill please get in touch 🙂

Great video explaining the confusion between visuals and PECS
22/09/2025

Great video explaining the confusion between visuals and PECS

20/01/2025
Merry Christmas to all our clients, their families and our page followers. We are on leave until 6th January but I will ...
20/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our clients, their families and our page followers. We are on leave until 6th January but I will be periodically answering emails during this time. We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2025. Lynne, Maria and Fiona.

We talk about reducing questions for our Gestalt Language Processors in sessions....heres some great information from th...
12/12/2024

We talk about reducing questions for our Gestalt Language Processors in sessions....heres some great information from the speech den about this 🙂

15/11/2024

It is so lovely to receive feedback from parents about our service. Thank you to Sarah for leaving me these comments when we finished our work together.

"We are beyond grateful to have found you, Henry has made unbelievable progress and it is all down to you, Henry would not have made the progress he has with out your amazing support we can not thank you enough.
I have and would recommend Lynne to anyone to needs a speech therapist, her support and understanding is the best"

There's a friendly pumpkin and a bucket full of treats for our visitors to clinic this week 🎃🧹👻
21/10/2024

There's a friendly pumpkin and a bucket full of treats for our visitors to clinic this week 🎃🧹👻

This is a great infographic about some of the things we discuss when working with early communicators.
16/08/2024

This is a great infographic about some of the things we discuss when working with early communicators.

🌟 Understanding the Language Development Pyramid 🌟

Language development is a journey and requires a strong foundation!

The Language Development Pyramid helps illustrate the stages that children typically go through as they develop their communication skills.

Let’s take a closer look at each level:

🔸 Attention & Listening - The base of the pyramid is all about focus. Before language can develop, children need to be able to pay attention and listen. This foundation helps them absorb the sounds, words, and meaning around them. 👂✨

🔸 Play & Interaction - Next, through play and interaction, children learn to engage with others. Play isn't just fun; it’s a crucial part of learning how to communicate! 🧩🎉

🔸 Understanding - As they grow, children begin to understand language. This involves grasping the meanings of words and sentences, which is key before they start expressing themselves. 🤔💡

🔸 Expression - At this stage, children start to use words and sentences to express their thoughts and needs. From gestures to words, they are now communicating! 🗣️💬

🔸 Speech - Finally, the top of the pyramid represents speech – the ability to form words and sentences clearly and correctly. It's the culmination of all the skills built from the bottom up. 🎤🗨️

Remember, every child develops at their own pace, and this pyramid helps guide us in understanding the journey. 🛤️ By recognising each step, we can better support their communication skills. 💛

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