Dr Alison Salt

Educational Psychologist

Dr Alison Salt (EdD, MA(Ed), BA) has over 20 years’ experience of working with children and young people from ages 2-25 years as an Educational and Child Psychologist. Prior to that she was a teacher working in management roles, and a behaviour consultant for the local authority for over 13 years. She now works independently to provide support to a variety of schools, families, Local Authorities, and Independent Special Schools.

She works weekly in a special school for children with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities including profound and multiple needs. She is part of a case management team for two young people with brain injury. She regularly works as an expert witness.

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Core areas of expertise:

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• Psychological assessment to include learning, cognition, executive functioning, social emotional and mental health

• Screening & assessment for neurodiversity including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, sensory

• Education Health and Care Plan needs assessment and written report

• Brain injury case management team member

• Preparation of expert witness reports (Civil, Criminal & Family Procedure Rules compliant)

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Who I work with:

• Children and Families

• Learning Disabilities

• Young Adults (19-25)

• Young People (aged 12 to under 19)