SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES - Mental Capacity
MENTAL CAPACITY
ASSESSMENTS
available in English, Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu
SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES – MENTAL CAPACITY
MENTAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS
AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, HINDI, PUNJABI OR URDU
Treatment Approach – Personalised, Caring & Supportive
Mental capacity is the ability to make an informed decision
Let’s talk about mental capacity! Because you have a speech, language or communication need (SLCN) as a result of an acquired or progressive neurological condition , does NOT mean you don’t have capacity.
Mental capacity is time and decision-specific. Some people will be able to make certain decisions e.g. what they would like to drink (tea or coffee) but not others (discharge destination after hospital). Some people may need support in providing information in a different way that helps them better understand the information given about a decision (total communication approach). Some people may not be able to express their wishes using speech but indicate via other means (AAC- Augmentative and alternative communication) e.g. pointing to pictures/written words or writing. And remember a person’s mental capacity may change over time
How can a Speech and Language Therapists help with mental capacity assessments?
I advocate for my clients by using my expertise in communication assessment & facilitation to ensure that they receive the specific support they need to understand, think and talk about decisions during mental capacity assessments. I use my specialist skills to support my clients to understand and engage in advance care planning.⠀
I advocate for my clients, when a decision is made in her/his best interests. This involves explaining my clients preferences and views about different decision options to the people making the best interest decision.⠀⠀⠀
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I educate professionals, service users and their families about the types of support people with Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) may require to make decisions and demonstrate their mental capacity.
I train other people to use communication strategies and techniques to support people with SLCN when they make decisions or during mental capacity assessments.
How do you know if someone has mental capacity?
1. Does the person understand the information given?
2. Are they able to retain the information?
3. Are they able to think about the decision options and weigh these up ( pros and cons) to make a decision
4. Are they able to communicate their decision ( doesn’t need to be speech, it can be using any forms of AAC)
What do mental capacity assessments tell us?
They indicate whether the individual can make the decision independently, with support, or needs others to make it on her/his behalf, in her/his “best interests”.
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MENTAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS
available in English, Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu
Depending on your personal situation. We can arrange a fully interactive programme that focuses on your personal goals and objectives, at a time and place that suits you.
Areas covered
- London: NORTH & EAST
- South West Essex: e.g. Chigwell, Loughton, Epping, Harlow, Brentwood and Romford.
THERAPY OVERVIEW
FACE TO FACE ONLY
Dysphagia therapy
My carefully planned one to one sessions include practical and psychological support, designed to build up confidence and provide practical solutions to the everyday challenges associated with swallowing (eating and drinking). It can include a number of different approaches from diet and fluid modification to evidence-based exercises and manoeuvres. These appointments are available both online or in person to fit each individuals personal circumstances.
FACE TO FACE & ONLINE
Aphasia Rehabilitation
An intensive programme based on a cognitive-neurological language model. This targets the impairment and functional aspects of language and works particularly well alongside neurological music therapy.
Supported Communication
A holistic approach to communication that focuses on building confidence, while targeting specific functional, conversational skills using a total communication approach (exploring alternative forms of communication), conversation partner training and talking mats.
Motor Speech Therapy
A way of treating motor speech disorders with muscular therapies such as breath support and volume control exercises, rhythmic and melodic articulation exercises, making your speech clearer and intelligible to others.
ONLINE ONLY
Speech therapy rehabilitation with neurological music therapy
A multifaceted approach to stimulate different senses combines traditional speech therapy with music therapy to help enhance your communication skills. It’s all online and includes a full step-by-step guide with exercises, strategies and videos. Each video includes a virtual therapist and audio resources to guide you through the session.
SPEECH DISORDERS EXPLAINED – LEARN MORE
Aphasia >
Apraxia >
Dysarthria >
Dysphagia >
Cognitive..>
The Brain >
MY SERVICES
Specialist Services, Training & Supervision
“Mom and Tina got along fabulously and the family could see improvements in mom’s speech. Tina is professional and always explained to us in layman’s terms what was wrong and how she would address the problem.”
“Mom and Tina got along fabulously and the family could see improvements in mom”s speech. Tina is professional and always explained to us in layman’s terms what was wrong and how she would address the problem.”