Catriona Pennington-Jones
Catriona is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who qualified from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2011. She has extensive experience working across mainstream and specialist education, as well as completing NHS neurodevelopmental assessments.
She is trained in both the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R), bringing specialist knowledge and experience to AYC’s multidisciplinary autism assessment team.
Catriona has worked with children and young people aged 18 months to 21 years, supporting a wide range of speech, language and communication needs. She also holds additional qualifications in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology, alongside specialist training in Selective Mutism.
Catriona takes a neuro-affirmative, holistic approach, recognising the importance of understanding each individual’s communication profile, strengths and needs within the wider context of their development and experiences.