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Colourful Communicators- Private Speech & Language Therapy Services, Cork, Ireland. Communication & Emotional Regulation Digital Resources & Autism Supports. About the Owner of Colourful Communicators- Senior Speech & Language Therapist, Kimberley.

Hello, I’m Kimberley - Founder of Colourful Communicators

CORU Registered Senior Speech & Language Therapist

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Background:

Originally from Zimbabwe, I moved to Ireland as a child and completed my schooling and university studies in Cork. I graduated as a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) from UCC in 2013 and shortly afterwards decided to move back to the Southern Hemisphere and start my career in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

I worked for the Ministry of Education in Auckland for eight years- supporting children, parents, & teachers through an inclusive practice & natural environment approach. I found myself particularly passionate about working alongside Autistic & neurodivergent children and their families, so went on to work in a Specialist School for the following two years. It was during this time that I found a love of AAC, assistive technology, and supporting individuals with complex communication needs.

Before I knew it, and after a few ✨signs from the universe✨, ‘Colourful Communicators’ was born and my family and I decided it was time to make the move back to Ireland to start our next chapter.

Colourful Communicators- Private Speech & Language Therapy Services, Cork, Ireland. Communication & Emotional Regulation Digital Resources & Autism Supports. About the Owner of Colourful Communicators- Senior Speech & Language Therapist, Kimberley.

Outside of therapy practice… I am out and about in nature with my boys! We are an adventurous & nature loving family who love the beach, camping, hiking, and pottering around in our little garden.

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Qualifications:

✨ Bachelor of Science, Honours Degree in Speech & Language Therapy ✨

Extra Professional Development Courses:

Communication & Engagement

  • Developing Communication, Learning, & Access Skills for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs - Linda Burkhart.

  • Communication Assistive Technology (Level 1) Accreditation- TalkLink (New Zealand).

  • Makaton Beginners Workshop.

  • Lámh Signs Ireland Workshop.

  • The SCERTS Model (Courses 1, 2, & 3) - Emily Reuban & Amy Laurent.

  • Way-to-Play Workshop - Autism New Zealand.

  • Intensive Interaction Course- Dave Hewitt.

  • Engage Me Workshop- Oaklynn Special School, Auckland.

  • Lego Therapy Workshop.

  • Routines Based Early Intervention - Natural & Inclusive Environments - Robin McWilliam.

Emotional & Sensory Regulation

  • Understanding Sensory Needs in the Classroom - Ellen Nathan (Grow).

  • Managing Challenging Behaviours in Autism - Bo Hejlskov Elven.

Gestalt Language & Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

  • Masterclass on Echolalia & Child-Led Therapy - Meaningful Speech.

  • Beginner’s Guide to AAC for Gestalt Language Processors- Meaningful Speech.

  • The Speech Shift Webinars- Chris Wenger.

Dysphagia & Feeding Therapy

  • Eating, Drinking, & Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia) Qualification.

  • Responsive Pathways to Progress- Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment of Paediatric Feeding Disorders- Brianna Miluk.

  • Paediatric Feeding Learning Framework - Children’s Health Queensland.

Colourful Communicators- Private Speech & Language Therapy Services, Cork, Ireland. Communication & Emotional Regulation Digital Resources & Autism Supports. About the Owner of Colourful Communicators- Senior Speech & Language Therapist, Kimberley.