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Lara Goldie is a dedicated and passionate Speech and Language Therapist and mother to 4 young children. She has a BS in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, and a Master's Degree in Communication Disorders and she is fully certified in the United Kingdom and the United States (CCC-SLP, MRCSLT, and HCPC-cert) and has 12 years of post graduate experience. Lara has worked in a variety of settings including Early Intervention, hospitals, Schools and voice clinics. She is skilled at treating a wide range of speech, language and voice disorders. Lara has worked extremely hard in her education and training in order to understand communication difficulties and to know the most efficient way to treat them. She is committed to providing current, research-based, and effective treatment and it brings great satisfaction for her to be a part of someone's journey to improve. |
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Linda Lumsden is a local business woman and mother to 4 children, she became one of the United Kingdom’s youngest entrepreneurs, at the age of 18 with the assistance of the Princes Scottish youth business trust. She has owned and operated businesses for over 24 years. She was one of three entrepreneurs involved in a Scottish government initiative “Think Business” which was part of the secondary education curriculum to inspire the next generation of Scottish entrepreneurs. Linda has a BA (Hons) degree in Law and Management and various SVQs and HND units in Business, Law and Childcare, She recently completed a Post Graduate certificate in Autism and Practice and achieved a Masters in Education at The University of Aberdeen. Her final research project was focused on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). She is currently studying LL.M Masters in Law and Dispute resolution. Linda was deprived of schooling at the age of 14, when she was failed by the education system. She also has vast experience navigating the local authorities social care system following her brothers acquired brain damage. One of Lindas sons is twice exceptional and has an Autism Spectrum Condition diagnosis. His progress since working with Lara at the age of two has been phenomenal. The lack of funded support and services offered to improve the life chances of neurodivergent children, has given her the determination to help empower other families in similar circumstances. |
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Amanda met Linda while they were both studying at university. They both believe that everyone can flourish if they are given the support and resources to access the same opportunities that many of us can take for granted. Amanda has a BA (Hons) degree in Law and Management where she opted for modules that were relevant to her work experience including Child Care Law. She also has various SVQs and HND units in Business, Law, Health and Social Care. Amanda is currently studying several courses covering health and wellbeing topics at the Open University and is a lecturer in health and social care at North East Scotland College (NESCOL)
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Kimberley Nicol is the assistant manager of a high street children’s retailer, bringing with her a BA in Law and Management, an HND in Legal Services, NC in health and social care and a PDA in Education Support Assistance. She has also gained practical experience during placements at two local authority schools in the city. Since April 2022, Kimberley has been a dedicated parent volunteer, planning and assisting with children’s activity sessions, Kimberley is passionate about fostering inclusive spaces that embrace and support the diverse needs of all children. She also holds certifications in First Aid, Food Preparation, and has a full PVG/Disclosure, ensuring she is fully equipped to create safe and supportive environments for children. |
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