Amy Riddett – Principal Speech and Language Therapist – London

Amy Riddett – Principal Speech and Language Therapist – London

Dr Amy Riddett – Principal Speech and Language Therapist – London leads Harwood Child Psychology’s neurodevelopmental assessment services. She earned her BSc in Speech and Language Therapy and quickly progressed to senior NHS roles, including department leadership at Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Moreover, she brings over fifteen years of experience across health and education settings. Consequently, she excels at assessing complex communication needs in autistic and neurodiverse children.

Furthermore, Dr Riddett founded a national Clinical Excellence Network for Speech and Language Therapists, expanding membership to over 500 specialists during her five‑year tenure as chair. In addition, she collaborated with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and NHS England to update national autism assessment frameworks. Meanwhile, she provides clinical supervision, training, and mentoring to fellow therapists. Therefore, her practice reflects both rigorous standards and genuine compassion in every consultation.

Services

• Autism Assessments: comprehensive evaluations using ADOS‑2 and ADI‑R to clarify social communication and sensory needs

• ADHD Assessments: detailed profiling of attention, executive function, and co‑occurring language challenges

• Speech & Language Assessments: individualised testing of receptive, expressive, and pragmatic skills

• Social Communication Therapy: one‑to‑one and small‑group sessions that build conversational and peer interaction skills

• Selective Mutism Support: graded exposure and partner training to foster verbal confidence

• Stammering Management: fluency shaping paired with desensitisation and confidence‑building exercises

• Early Intervention Programmes: evidence‑based strategies such as PACT, Attention Autism, and PECS

• Professional Supervision & Training: workshops and mentoring for therapists and multidisciplinary teams

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology’s assessment rooms feature interactive digital platforms, sensory resources, and bespoke visual aids. Additionally, secure one‑way mirror observation supports training and transparency. In addition, online sessions run on an encrypted video‑conferencing portal to suit busy family schedules. As a result, clients receive consistent, high‑quality care whether they attend in person or remotely.

Moreover, each family receives a personalised resource pack with home‑practice workbooks, recommended apps, and communication tools. Subsequently, families often report stronger engagement and sustained progress between appointments. Furthermore, Dr Riddett convenes multidisciplinary case reviews—bringing together psychologists, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists—to ensure coordinated support plans. Therefore, every child benefits from collective expertise and the latest evidence‑based guidance.

Finally, Harwood hosts regular community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support and neurodiversity awareness. Consequently, caregivers leave equipped with practical strategies and supportive peer networks. To begin your child’s personalised assessment pathway, schedule an initial assessment with Dr Amy Riddett – Principal Speech and Language Therapist – London today. We look forward to guiding your family toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well‑being.