Louise Maggs
BSc(Hons) Speech & Language Therapy, Clinical Director
Louise Maggs qualified from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff in 2009 as a Speech and Language Therapist. Her background is in the provision of therapy within mainstream and special schools.
When working as the sole Speech and Language Therapist in a specialist residential Autism school, Louise was able to implement PECS and the Pyramid Approach across the 24 hour curriculum. She has worked extensively with parents, teachers and care staff to support the development, and functional use of PECS for students with a range of age and ability.
Louise has also undertaken further training in TEACCH, managing incidents, challenging behavior and developing social communication skills.
Louise joined Pyramid in 2013 and is especially interested in the use of technology to support communication and independence skills. Whilst working for Pyramid Louise has gained a Masters degree.