Mai Le – Senior Speech and Language Therapist – London

Mai Le – Senior Speech and Language Therapist – London

Dr Mai Le – Senior Speech and Language Therapist – London champions specialist communication and autism assessment pathways at Harwood Child Psychology. She earned her BSc in Speech and Language Therapy from City, University of London and holds accredited status with the Health and Care Professions Council. Moreover, she brings over twenty years of experience across NHS trusts—including Guy’s and St Thomas’—and national specialist roles within the SCAAND team at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Consequently, families benefit from her rigorous clinical insight and genuine warmth in every consultation.

Furthermore, Dr Le has served as a Specialist Advisor for the Care Quality Commission and contributed to the Autism Clinical Excellence Network. Therefore, her practice reflects both high professional standards and a commitment to continuous improvement. Meanwhile, she believes that a clear diagnosis can act as a pivotal catalyst, enabling families to access vital support and reframing differences as strengths rather than deficits.

Throughout her tenure, Mai has developed and led telehealth assessment programmes. As a result, she ensures that busy families receive timely, secure remote consultations via a protected online portal. In addition, she regularly delivers training workshops for speech and language therapy teams, thereby sharing best practices in neurodevelopmental assessment.

Services

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
  Conducts comprehensive evaluations using ADOS‑2, ADI‑R, and multi‑informant interviews to clarify social communication patterns and sensory profiles.

• Speech & Language Assessments
  Utilises standardised tools—such as the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF)—to map receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language skills.

• Selective Mutism & Pre‑Verbal Support
  Applies graded desensitisation techniques and communication partner training to engage children who are reluctant or non‑verbal.

• Social Communication Therapy
  Delivers one‑to‑one and small group sessions that build turn‑taking, perspective‑taking, and conversational skills.

• Language Intervention Programmes
  Designs bespoke therapy plans to address articulation, grammar, and vocabulary development, incorporating both play‑based and digital exercises.

• Parent & School Liaison
  Coaches caregivers and educators in implementing communication strategies at home and in the classroom to reinforce therapeutic gains.

• Telehealth Consultations
  Offers secure remote assessments and therapy via an encrypted online portal to ensure flexibility and continuity for all clients.

• Professional Supervision & Training
  Delivers workshops and supervision for speech and language therapy teams, sharing innovations in autism and neurodevelopmental assessment.

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology’s assessment rooms feature interactive digital platforms, sensory resources, and a wide selection of art supplies to create a welcoming environment. Consequently, young clients feel at ease as they explore language and communication tasks. Moreover, a protected online portal hosts pre‑assessment questionnaires and digital outcome‑tracking tools, which streamlines appointment time and maximises face‑to‑face interaction.

Each week, the multidisciplinary team convenes for case‑review meetings, bringing together psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists. Therefore, every care plan benefits from collective expertise and the latest evidence‑based guidance. In addition, Harwood hosts regular community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, and school transitions. Families leave these events with practical strategies and supportive peer networks beyond clinic walls.

Meanwhile, Dr Le integrates telepractice innovations, such as remote language sampling and live coaching for parents, to maintain engagement and progress between sessions. Furthermore, she provides detailed clinical reports that clearly outline assessment findings and practical recommendations for home and school.

Ultimately, we invite you to schedule an assessment with Dr Mai Le – Senior Speech and Language Therapist – London at Harwood Child Psychology. Let her specialist expertise in autism, speech and language assessment, and creative communication interventions guide your family toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well‑being. Take the first step today by arranging your personalised assessment pathway.