Nicky Ridley
Speech Language Therapist
Children’s speech therapy in Hawke's Bay
Effective communication is an essential part of the human experience. However, for some children this does not always come naturally. Communication involves not only speaking, but listening, understanding and being able to move the right muscles. Certain disorders, or difficulties with expressing sounds both correctly and clearly, expressing ideas and finding the right words, can impinge on the ability of children to effectively communicate at home or school. As a children’s speech language therapist, Nicky Ridley provides significant expertise and qualified therapy treatments to improve or correct speech problems in children of all ages. If your child is experiencing communication difficulties, speak with Nicky today and she’ll work with you and your child to create a personalised treatment plan.
Experienced speech therapist
Nicky Ridley has a passion for opening up the line of communication between children and the world around them. In 1995, she graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Manchester with honours in Speech Pathology and Therapy. She has been providing speech therapy treatments for over 15 years in numerous settings, including the Ministry of Education, ACC, hospitals, special schools and in private practice. Nicky’s approach to therapy embodies dedication and compassion, working closely with the child, family and others in the educational and health sectors to ensure meaningful progress.
Services offered
Nicky has worked in a number of different settings from hospitals and schools to private practices. Over the years she has successfully assessed, diagnosed and treated children dealing with a myriad of communication difficulties and disorders, including speech delay / disorder, dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, hearing loss, stuttering, learning disabilities and more. After a professional assessment, Nicky works with you and your child to set goals and then customises a treatment plan to achieve them.
No referral necessary
If you think your child is having difficulty with speech or language then contact Nicky immediately to schedule an appointment. No doctor referral is necessary. When early signs of difficulties present themselves, seeking professional treatment is your child’s best bet to improve or correct communication problems.