4T The Talksense Therapy Team
4T is a free service offering Therapy, Education, Communication, and Technology advice to Individuals Experiencing Physical Disabilities and or Learning Difficulties situated anywhere in the world. Comprising multinational experienced professionals (see below), the 4T team offer free help & advice to those who wish to assist any individual to improve their Quality of Life.
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Mission Statement
4T Aims to provide clear, current, free & informative advice to those wishing to assist Individuals Experiencing Physical Disabilities and or Learning Difficulties to improve their Quality of Life. |
Contact 4T
To contact 4T please use the form below providing as much detail on your issues as possible. 4T will try to help where it can. The 4T team reserve the right to decide whether to advise, help and or support each submission. All advice provided will be completely impartial and 4T guarantee that client data/information will not be divulged in any form during or after any support provided without your express permission.
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The 4T team
The 4T team comprises a Behavioural Support Practitioner alongside Educational, Occupational, Physical, Speech & Language, and Technological Therapists from across the World. Together, they have over a hundred years of experience in supporting Individuals Experiencing Physical Disabilities and or Learning Difficulties.
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Amy Ashton
Amy is a physiotherapist with over ten year's Experience. Currently working in England, Amy •••
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Anne Murdock
Anne is a Speech and Language Therapist with over 30 years experience in the Special Needs sector. She qualified in 1983 with a BA(Mod) in Remedial Linguistics from Trinity University, Dublin. She has extensive experience of using Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) with both children and adults with Physical and Learning Disabilities. She has specialised in working with Individuals with Profound and Multiple Learning Disability, using switches with cause and effect activities, and aims to promote choice and inclusion. She is currently developing a service for Adults with Learning Disability using "Intensive Interaction" strategies, and promoting positive communication support for individuals in residential settings throughout Belfast. Anne is committed to upholding the 5 Good Communication Standards (published by Royal College of SLT's 2013). She had an article published in the SLT Bulletin in February 2019 entitled "Switching Gears", a case study. She believes that choice is about empowerment but also having fun, and that a "whole systems" approach is paramount in enhancing communication potential.
Anne is a Speech and Language Therapist with over 30 years experience in the Special Needs sector. She qualified in 1983 with a BA(Mod) in Remedial Linguistics from Trinity University, Dublin. She has extensive experience of using Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) with both children and adults with Physical and Learning Disabilities. She has specialised in working with Individuals with Profound and Multiple Learning Disability, using switches with cause and effect activities, and aims to promote choice and inclusion. She is currently developing a service for Adults with Learning Disability using "Intensive Interaction" strategies, and promoting positive communication support for individuals in residential settings throughout Belfast. Anne is committed to upholding the 5 Good Communication Standards (published by Royal College of SLT's 2013). She had an article published in the SLT Bulletin in February 2019 entitled "Switching Gears", a case study. She believes that choice is about empowerment but also having fun, and that a "whole systems" approach is paramount in enhancing communication potential.
Dolly Bhargava
Dolly is a Speech and Language Therapist and Behaviour Support Practitioner currently working in Australia. Dolly completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology from the University of Sydney, a Master of Special Education from the University of Newcastle, and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She has worked at a number of support agencies including the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW, the Royal Institute for the Deaf and Blind Children of NSW, Department of Justice WA, Neurosciences Unit, Alzheimer’s Association of Western Australia and Autism Association of Western Australia. She currently works as a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered Behaviour Support Practitioner and Speech Pathologist. Her passion is supporting children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). She works extensively with individuals with EBD in a variety of settings such as family homes, childcare centres, preschool, schools, respite care, post school options, employment services and corrective services.
Dolly is the founder of Behaviour Help (www.behaviourhelp.com). Her resources (apps, books, interactive video series) and consultative services aim to EDUCATE - EMPOWER - ENABLE you with the knowledge, skills and tools to help the individual you support learn positive ways of behaving and managing their emotions.
Dolly is a Speech and Language Therapist and Behaviour Support Practitioner currently working in Australia. Dolly completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology from the University of Sydney, a Master of Special Education from the University of Newcastle, and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She has worked at a number of support agencies including the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW, the Royal Institute for the Deaf and Blind Children of NSW, Department of Justice WA, Neurosciences Unit, Alzheimer’s Association of Western Australia and Autism Association of Western Australia. She currently works as a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered Behaviour Support Practitioner and Speech Pathologist. Her passion is supporting children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). She works extensively with individuals with EBD in a variety of settings such as family homes, childcare centres, preschool, schools, respite care, post school options, employment services and corrective services.
Dolly is the founder of Behaviour Help (www.behaviourhelp.com). Her resources (apps, books, interactive video series) and consultative services aim to EDUCATE - EMPOWER - ENABLE you with the knowledge, skills and tools to help the individual you support learn positive ways of behaving and managing their emotions.
Inge Morgan
Inge is an Occupational Therapist with over fifteen years of experience.
Inge is an Occupational Therapist with over fifteen years of experience.
Mark Street
Mark Street and has worked in the field of AAC for almost 20 years having joined the Liberator company in March 2002. He found a passion in the support of individuals who require the use of Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), their families, and professionals, in how to use a variety of vocabularies, software programs, and devices, as well as exploring complex access solutions. Mark regularly presents at conferences on a variety of clinical and technical topics. He frequently represents his company when hosting AAC Awareness events and exhibitions.
Throughout his career, Mark has worked with many incredible people and learned from the best of the best: Bruce Baker, Katya Hill, Gail Van Tatenhove, John Halloran, Lindsey P Cargill and, of course, Tony Jones. It’s their experience, skill, and knowledge that Mark shares today. He remains grateful to each of them for sharing their knowledge and wisdom. In 2015, Mark created the vocabulary EasyChat and, since then, he has further developed and enhanced the vocabulary following feedback from AAC professionals and, more importantly, device users.
AAC is not just a vocation for Mark, he enjoys providing the highest level of service and support to those with whom he works. Mark strives to give his best at all times and believes that AAC should create the ability for a person to say anything, to anyone, at any time.
Mark Street and has worked in the field of AAC for almost 20 years having joined the Liberator company in March 2002. He found a passion in the support of individuals who require the use of Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), their families, and professionals, in how to use a variety of vocabularies, software programs, and devices, as well as exploring complex access solutions. Mark regularly presents at conferences on a variety of clinical and technical topics. He frequently represents his company when hosting AAC Awareness events and exhibitions.
Throughout his career, Mark has worked with many incredible people and learned from the best of the best: Bruce Baker, Katya Hill, Gail Van Tatenhove, John Halloran, Lindsey P Cargill and, of course, Tony Jones. It’s their experience, skill, and knowledge that Mark shares today. He remains grateful to each of them for sharing their knowledge and wisdom. In 2015, Mark created the vocabulary EasyChat and, since then, he has further developed and enhanced the vocabulary following feedback from AAC professionals and, more importantly, device users.
AAC is not just a vocation for Mark, he enjoys providing the highest level of service and support to those with whom he works. Mark strives to give his best at all times and believes that AAC should create the ability for a person to say anything, to anyone, at any time.
Melanie Bullivant M. Ed.(Special Needs), B. Ed., Cert. Ed.
Melanie is an outstanding teacher working in central England with children experiencing Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. She leads a department supporting young people with complex needs ...
Melanie is an outstanding teacher working in central England with children experiencing Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. She leads a department supporting young people with complex needs ...
Tatiana Nikolaeva
Tatiana is a Speech & Language Therapist and Special Psychologist . The organizer of the project CGBox (box of communicators and games), Russia, Moscow. She has over •••
Tatiana is a Speech & Language Therapist and Special Psychologist . The organizer of the project CGBox (box of communicators and games), Russia, Moscow. She has over •••
Tony Jones M.ED.(Special Needs), B.Ed.(Hons), Cert.Ed.Res., Cert.Ed.Man., Cert.Ed.
Tony is a teacher with over forty year's Experience in supporting Special Educational Needs. Now severely disabled following a stroke, Tony brings his significant knowledge to the team. Having worked in several countries with children and adults, he has successfully supported Individuals Experiencing Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties and Physical Disabilities utilising a range of techniques and implementation methodologies. Known for his ability in the creation of Objects Of Reference schemes, Tony has developed several AAC systems including Language Learning & Living, Discovery, ViP, Simple AAC, Smart AAC, and others. Outright winner of the National Training Agency's award for Innovation in Education for his work at Portland Training College, the first recipient of the Makaton Centre of Excellence Award for his work at Bridge College, and the person behind the Talksense website, Tony's career demonstrates successful educational practice. Holding degrees from several universities including a Master's Degree in Special Education from Sheffield University, Tony has worked in Europe, America, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, and Taiwan.
Tony is a teacher with over forty year's Experience in supporting Special Educational Needs. Now severely disabled following a stroke, Tony brings his significant knowledge to the team. Having worked in several countries with children and adults, he has successfully supported Individuals Experiencing Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties and Physical Disabilities utilising a range of techniques and implementation methodologies. Known for his ability in the creation of Objects Of Reference schemes, Tony has developed several AAC systems including Language Learning & Living, Discovery, ViP, Simple AAC, Smart AAC, and others. Outright winner of the National Training Agency's award for Innovation in Education for his work at Portland Training College, the first recipient of the Makaton Centre of Excellence Award for his work at Bridge College, and the person behind the Talksense website, Tony's career demonstrates successful educational practice. Holding degrees from several universities including a Master's Degree in Special Education from Sheffield University, Tony has worked in Europe, America, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, and Taiwan.
Help & Advice from 4T
Do you require assistance with an issue regarding an individual or individuals? Please complete the contact 4T form below. Provide as much detail as possible of your concerns. Include the Individual's name (s) and age.
Disclaimer
In completing and submitting the the form below, it is understood that you acknowledge:
- Help& Advice is provided at the discretion of the 4T team;
- The 4T team cannot be held responsible for any negative outcome of Help & Advice given. All responsibility for outcomes lie with the person or persons implementing the advice given with the individual(s) concerned;
- The Help & Advice provided remain the Intellectual property of 4T at all times;
- The identity of and information on your client will remain confidential at all times;
- All the client data provided by you will not be divulged before, during, or after any advice is provided without your express written permission;
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