SALTWM
Speech & Language Therapy West Midlands Ltd
WE ARE A NHS RIGHT TO CHOOSE PROVIDER FOR AUTISM & ADHD ASSESSMENTS
SALTWM
Providing expert Speech and Language Therapy assessments, and multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental (Autism & ADHD) diagnostic assessment services in the UK
About SALTWM Speech and Language Therapy Assessment Team
Speech & Language Therapy West Midlands Ltd. was founded by Louise Engers and Sarah Barker, Specialist Speech and Language Therapists who each have 25 years of clinical experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. Having worked extensively within the NHS, education and independent practice, they established the company with a shared vision of providing high-quality, evidence-based assessments that help children achieve their full communication potential.
Today, our team of experienced Speech and Language Therapists continues to provide specialist assessments for children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, including speech sound disorders, developmental language disorder (DLD), language delay, social communication differences, selective mutism and complex communication needs.
Our comprehensive assessments provide a detailed understanding of each child's communication strengths and areas of need. Every assessment includes a thorough written report, personalised recommendations for parents and schools, and an individualised therapy programme with clear targets to support meaningful progress. We believe that every family should leave an assessment with practical advice and a clear plan for the next steps.
We also provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our independent reports are comprehensive, evidence-based and suitable for Local Authorities, mediation and SEND Tribunal proceedings. They clearly identify a child's speech, language and communication needs, together with detailed recommendations for the provision required to enable them to access education successfully.
Our modern clinic in Edgbaston, Birmingham, provides a welcoming and child-friendly environment where we carry out comprehensive face-to-face assessments. We understand that every child is unique, and we take time to build rapport and ensure children feel comfortable throughout the assessment process.
All of our Speech and Language Therapists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Every clinician holds an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and completes regular mandatory training, including Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Data Protection and Information Governance, ensuring families receive care that is safe, professional and evidence-based.
About SALTWM Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessment Team
We began as a small team of Speech and Language Therapists, but over time our expertise has grown into a truly multidisciplinary service. Today, our team brings together highly skilled clinicians and practitioners who specialise in supporting neurodivergent people, particularly those with autism and ADHD.
Our diverse team includes Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, Paediatricians, Health Visitors, Specialist Teachers, and BPS-registered Psychologists. Each member has undertaken extensive training in autism and ADHD, combining clinical expertise with real-world insight.
What makes our approach unique is the blend of professional and lived experience within our team. Many of us identify as neurodivergent ourselves or have close personal connections to neurodiversity through family and friends. This perspective deepens our empathy and enhances the quality of care we provide, ensuring our services are both effective and person-centred.
All our clinicians are registered with the relevant professional bodies, including the General Medical Council, Health and Care Professions Council, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Every team member holds an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) registration and completes annual mandatory training in areas such as Safeguarding (Level 3), Data Protection and Information Governance, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Oliver McGowan Training on learning disability and autism.
We offer neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD. To make our services as accessible as possible, we also provide remote video-based assessments.
Our Directors
Louise Engers, MSc., BSc Hons., MRCSLT
Speech and Language Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in provision of services to both paediatrics and adults, including specialist skills in communication disorders, learning disability, autism, ADHD, mental health, behaviours that challenge, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and sensory integration.
Louise is trained to clinical reliability in administering and coding the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, and has completed further specialist training including ACIA (Autism Clinical Interview for Adults, 2025), DIVA, Conners-4, and QB Check.
Louise is registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council
Sarah Barker, BSc Hons., MRCSLT
Speech and Language Therapist registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council. Sarah has over 20 years’ experience working with children and adults with communication difficulties, including learning disabilities, mental health needs, ADHD and autism, in both assessment and treatment.
Sarah is trained to clinical reliability in administering and coding the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, and has completed further specialist training including ACIA (Autism Clinical Interview for Adults, 2025), Conners-4, and QB Check.
Dr Sarah Titchen, BSc Hons, PGCE, PCERT, DClinPsy
Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working across the lifespan. Experience in a range of services including community, forensic, education and substance misuse. Specialist skills in assessment, formulation and treatment including a range of psychological therapies. Special interest in trauma, neurodiversity, social influences and attachment. Dr Titchen is trained to clinical reliability in administering and coding the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, and has completed further specialist training including ACIA (Autism Clinical Interview for Adults)
