Sumera Khan first began her training with a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Communication Sciences and qualified as a Speech & Language Therapist from the Central School of Speech & Drama. Her career has taken her through various NHS trusts and private practice, supporting children with complex communication needs across clinics, nurseries, children’s centres, mainstream, specialist, and independent schools.
In the therapy room, Ms Khan takes a naturalistic and collaborative approach, embedding functional communication strategies into everyday routines. She works closely with families, carers, and educational staff to support the child’s communication development and confidence in familiar environments. She also contributes to multi-disciplinary diagnostic ASD clinics, providing assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic support for autistic children and their families. She aims to create a supportive and structured environment where positive communication changes can be implemented consistently and effectively.
Ms Khan assesses and supports children with neurodevelopmental and communication difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), social communication difficulties, and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), typically working with children aged 15 months through to school age. She tailors interventions to the child’s context and family environment, integrating evidence-based techniques to promote functional communication and confidence.
Alongside her clinical work, Ms Khan trains and supports parents, carers, and educational staff in practical strategies to embed communication goals in daily life, reflecting her commitment to sustainable, functional outcomes for children.
She conducts assessments in both English and Urdu.