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About Jane and her approach
Jane Backhouse has been practising as a speech pathologist for over 30 years having worked in a range of settings including early years and education settings, health and child and adolescent mental health services and disability services, as well as in private practice.
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She is an accredited Marte Meo Therapist and Colleague Trainer. Marte Meo is a practical approach developed in The Netherlands and used successfully in more than 40 countries to support communication, connection and social emotional development and wellbeing for babies and young children as well as people of all ages.
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Jane also holds a Diploma in Counselling and she is a registered and experienced Circle Of Security - Parenting™ facilitator.
Jane's experience and qualifications
Jane's Approach
Jane uses evidence based, neuroaffirming approaches to help children build their communication and language skills, socialising skills and emotional development, eating and mealtime skills, resilience, attending, participating in everyday routines and cooperation skills.
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Jane is passionate about helping children access their potential. Every child has an inner goldmine of individuality and potential that we can tap into if we know how. She works with neurotypical children and those with disabilities.
Some children need extra support to activate their development - for example, the little one who can’t understand and/or talk, those that are reluctant to talk or eat, the child that gets frustrated or the child that seems to be in their own world a lot.
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Jane supports parents and caregivers with a new way of looking at what children are doing in everyday moments and ways to respond to their child to help connect with that inner goldmine allowing them to shine.
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Evidence shows that building on children's strengths, relationships and interests in everyday life is a very effective and enjoyable way to help children develop their skills.
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