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The Owl Centre Award winning therapy centre for Children and Adults. Founded in 2011, we provide the very best Autism, ADHD and Therapy Services across the UK.

The Owl Centre is a group of independent therapy clinics for children and adults, run by top Speech and Language Therapist and Macmillan author, Nicola Lathey. It covers nearly every county in England and Wales, and offers in-house treatment or school or home visits, and although Speech and Language Therapy is its core offering, it also offers (depending on the location) OT, Music Therapy, Dyslexia Assessments / Tuition, Art Psychotherapy, Dance/Movement Psychotherapy, Dramatherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavioural Support, Counselling, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, and SEN advice for parents. The Centre is proud of its professional and friendly approach, and always puts the needs of the individual first. With very close links with the NHS, especially for Autism and ADHD services, it strives to give you the best possible assessment and therapy without delay.

Good sleep isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential for physical health, emotional wellbeing, and day-to-day life. But for ma...
29/10/2025

Good sleep isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential for physical health, emotional wellbeing, and day-to-day life. But for many children, young people, and their families, sleep doesn’t always come easy.

That’s why our partners, sleep specialists Hunrosa - 'to dream' have created their very own app – Sleep Wise, designed to help children and young people who have trouble with sleep.

Available via the App Store and Google Play, the app is an effective tool with tried and tested content in clinical settings using real families, It’s easy to use with user-friendly language and delivers effective results.

Why not find out more about it at www.hunrosa.org/hunrosa-sleep-wise-app/




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Sleep is vital for our well-being, but for many neurodivergent individuals, getting a good night’s rest can feel like a ...
29/10/2025

Sleep is vital for our well-being, but for many neurodivergent individuals, getting a good night’s rest can feel like a challenge.

Working with our partners Hunrosa - 'to dream', we have created a number of resources on our WaitingWell website to help those who are significantly more likely to experience sleep difficulties than neurotypical individuals.

You can find some tips to help you and your family navigate sleep challenges at www.waitingwell.co.uk/sleeping-well-tips-for-neurodivergent-minds/




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Every autistic person’s journey is unique...At The Owl Centre, we celebrate that. After an autism diagnosis, it’s natura...
27/10/2025

Every autistic person’s journey is unique...

At The Owl Centre, we celebrate that. After an autism diagnosis, it’s natural to have questions about what comes next: daily life, friendships, school, or work. That’s where we come in.

Our therapists create safe, supportive spaces for children, young people, and adults to explore, understand, and grow. No two families are the same, so we shape therapy around what matters most to you - through play, creativity, reflection, and real-life strategies that make a genuine difference.

Ready to take the next step?

Find out how we can support you and your family at www.theowl.org/neurodiversity-post-diagnostic-support/



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The Owl Centre is hiring - we’re on the lookout for Highly Specialist Autism Assessors.As an employed member of our Neur...
27/10/2025

The Owl Centre is hiring - we’re on the lookout for Highly Specialist Autism Assessors.

As an employed member of our Neurodiversity team, you’ll offer your expertise to support individuals through their assessment journey.

If you have a minimum of 12 months diagnostic experience and are ADOS-2 trained and experienced in diagnostic developmental history assessments, you could be working with a variety of clients to complete our Autism diagnostic assessments both remotely and face to face.

We would especially welcome applications from Speech and Language Therapists and Mental Health Nurses.

If you'd like to join a team that genuinely cares, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or to learn more, visit www.theowl.org/why-join-the-owl-centre/



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At Owl, YOUR voice matters! 💬We use the nhs.uk Friends and Family Test to help us improve our services to make sure we'r...
26/10/2025

At Owl, YOUR voice matters! 💬

We use the nhs.uk Friends and Family Test to help us improve our services to make sure we're delivering the excellence YOU deserve.

Have your say to help us keep improving – because great care starts with great feedback.

https://portal.theowl.org/fft/friends-and-family-test

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Have you been enjoying Hoots Who - The Owl Centre Podcast? If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Every one of our 19 e...
25/10/2025

Have you been enjoying Hoots Who - The Owl Centre Podcast? If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Every one of our 19 episodes to date have been created to celebrate neurodiversity, sharing real insights and heartfelt stories.

Your feedback will help us grow, reach more listeners, and continue spreading understanding and positivity around all things neurodiversity and we'd love you to leave us a quick review or rating on your favourite podcast platform - it'll means the world to us...

www.theowl.org/blog/

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Navigating the complex journey of autism and ADHD assessment can feel overwhelming for individuals and families seeking ...
24/10/2025

Navigating the complex journey of autism and ADHD assessment can feel overwhelming for individuals and families seeking answers.

In collaboration with The Owl Centre Charity, our WaitingWell initiative offers clear guidance on what to expect at each stage, from what the process involves.

Whether you’ve just started this journey or have been considering an assessment for some while, www.waitingwell.co.uk provides the knowledge and confidence to advocate effectively for yourself or your loved ones throughout this important process.




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One of our favourite services offered by Owl's Therapy Services team is PACT Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy. A ...
24/10/2025

One of our favourite services offered by Owl's Therapy Services team is PACT Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy.

A partnership between professionals and you as the parent/carer, it is a scientifically evidenced early intervention for Neurodiversity and Autism with proven improved child communication and social engagement sustained long-term into middle childhood.

Want to know more about PACT?

➡️ View our brochure
➡️ Listen to our podcast

Explore both at www.theowl.org/pact-therapy/

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Did you know many ADHD individuals mask their natural traits - often without even realising?Masking (or camouflaging) me...
24/10/2025

Did you know many ADHD individuals mask their natural traits - often without even realising?

Masking (or camouflaging) means consciously or unconsciously hiding behaviours to appear “neurotypical.”

It can look like:

• Mimicking social behaviours
• Rehearsing conversations
• Forcing eye contact
• Suppressing stimming or fidgeting
• Pushing through sensory discomfort

While these strategies help people “fit in,” they can seriously affect diagnosis. You can find out more about how masking affects ADHD assessments at www.waitingwell.co.uk/how-masking-affects-autism-and-adhd-assessments/




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At The Owl Centre, we know that raising neurodivergent children can be both joyful and challenging - and that what help...
23/10/2025

At The Owl Centre, we know that raising neurodivergent children can be both joyful and challenging - and that what helps them truly thrive isn’t about fixing behaviours, but about connection.

In a recent blog article, author and journalist Jessie Hewitson author - an AuDHD mum of two and recent guest on our Hoots Who podcast - shares what she’s learned from a decade of research, dozens of interviews with neurodivergent adults, and her own family life.

If you’re a parent or carer wanting to nurture your child’s happiness and confidence, this is a must-read, which you can at www.theowl.org/blog




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Calling all Education professionals... Did you know that we have recently added a new dedicated section to our website, ...
23/10/2025

Calling all Education professionals...

Did you know that we have recently added a new dedicated section to our website, all about how The Owl Centre in Education provides services for education settings?

Specialising in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dyslexia, and Neurodiversity Support, our specialists across the UK work with nurseries, schools and colleges, providing tailored support to meet the settings' needs.

Why not visit www.theowl.org/education/ or give our dedicated page a like to see what value we can add to your education setting?

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We’ve loved sharing so many conversations since launching Hoots Who, The Owl Centre’s very own neurodiversity podcast.Ou...
23/10/2025

We’ve loved sharing so many conversations since launching Hoots Who, The Owl Centre’s very own neurodiversity podcast.

Our latest episode is with award-winning journalist, ADHD-er and parent to two neurodivergent children Jessie Hewitson author who chats all about raising happy neurodivergent children.

During , why not listen to some of our fantastic ADHD-related episodes which we'd love your feedback on too!

Tune in now via www.theowl.org/podcast/




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The Owl Centre is a group of independent therapy clinics for children aged 0 - 18, run by top Speech and Language Therapist and Macmillan author, Nicola Lathey. It currently has sites in 21 counties in England and one site which covers South Wales. It offers in-house treatment or school or home visits, and although Speech and Language Therapy is its core offering, it also offers (depending on the location) OT, Music Therapy, Dyslexia Assessments, Art Psychotherapy, Dance/Movement Psychotherapy, Dramatherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavioural Support, Counselling, and SEN advice for parents. The Centre is proud of its professional and friendly approach, and always puts the needs of the child first. With very close links with the NHS, it strives to give your child the best possible therapy without delay.