ANNA BIAVATI

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for children

Selective Mutism specialization

Dr Anna Biavati-Smith

I’m also available for:
remote therapies and consult or advice,
training for parents, teachers or other specialists

Via phone, video calls or Whatsapp service (only for parents)

My name is Anna Biavati, I  am a private Specialist Speech and Language Therapist based in Edinburgh.

I support children with Selective Mutism and their families all over the world, and I manage face to face in the central belt of Scotland (Glasgow, Stirling, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian, South and North Lanarkshire)

I graduated from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh as a Speech & Language Therapist in 2002 and also completed an MSc in Science of Education in 1996.

I’m a proud mother of two wonderful children who continuously inspire me.

My connection with my kids serves as the foundation for my therapeutic interactions with others. Additionally, I’m fluent in both English and Italian, and I have a proficient understanding of Spanish and French. This language proficiency allows me to offer support in a bilingual approach when needed.

Working for 13 years for the NHS, managing a speech and language therapy clinic, I worked with many children and their families.  I started my independent practice in the Edinburgh area in 2014, enjoying helping children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs.

My technical skills

I’m MA Hons BSc MRCSLT MHCPC MASALTIP
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for children and adults

My particular interests are:

In 2013 I founded the Scottish Selective Mutism Group and I regularly provide seminars and support parents and professionals.

I have delivered therapy for children across a variety of settings including community clinics, hospitals, schools, and nurseries, as well as managing caseloads as part of a multi-disciplinary pediatric team.

I can help you and your child with Selective Mutism (or speech and sounds disorder) in Edinburgh as I have a lovely therapy room where you can come and feel relaxed with your child, and my aim is to play and make your child feel at home because this will help your child find it easier to transfer skills they were learning in therapy.

I have extensive experience in providing staff group training on Speech and Language development to organisations, schools, nurseries, and other healthcare professionals.

"Everyone should be able to reach their communication potential"

Professional Registration & Membership
Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)

Educational & Research Background
Board member and co-founder of Selective Mutism National C.E.N. (Clinical Excellence Networks). I am dedicated to ongoing professional development and a member of a number of other CENs. I am committed to using up-to-date research and evidence based clinical advice and has effectively supported many parents during my career, providing immediate reassurance.

Specialist Training & Additional Certification

• Bridging PROMPT Technique to Intervention (The PROMPT INSTITUTE)
• Introduction to PROMPT: Technique workshop (The PROMPT INSTITUTE)
• Post graduate course in “Working with Selective Mutism”
• Curriculum approaches in Child Care and Education
Promoting Positive behaviour in Children
• Providing Play Experiences for the Child
Signalong Foundation Course Phase 1
• Assessment and Management of children with developmental disorders of literacy
Derbyshire Language Scheme
• Screening and intervention with young or late developing children
• Introduction to Counselling Skills
Sentence Processing and Colourful Semantics
• Play boxes
Trained NLP Practitioner (Neuro Linguistic Programming)
• Emotion Talk Training
• Evaluating and Managing complex phonological disorders cases
• Introduction to CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Some happy parents

Thank you for the excellent training in SM which was relevant and empowering as Anna really got across with energy and enthusiasm that we can make a difference. Since the... read more

Jane Bregazzi Avatar Jane Bregazzi

Anna worked with my son before and just after he started school and the results were fantastic. He now has lovely clear speech and we are so grateful. Anna was... read more

catriona anderson Avatar catriona anderson

Anna is absolutely incredible both for the parents and the children. She has healed our 6year old daughter from SM after a 2- year mute period in school. We cannot... read more

rotem biton Avatar rotem biton

We contacted Anna as our 3-year-old bilingual child seemed to have a few problems to deal with people. He didn't speak with anybody that wasn't part of the family. Not... read more

GABRIELE PANOZZO Avatar GABRIELE PANOZZO

We approached Anna to help with our little boy when he was 3, he had a severe phonological speech disorder. Anna seen us every 2 weeks and straight away we... read more

Sarah Howie Avatar Sarah Howie

During 2019 we approached Anna for help with our Spanish pronunciation. As adult learners we wanted our British mouths to make more Spanish-sounding vowels and consonants, and I was... read more

Catriona Brown Avatar Catriona Brown

I asked Anna to conduct an English assessment ending with a report. I brought my daughter to Anna's clinic at her home. it was a great session, my daughter interacted... read more

Tamer Soliman Avatar Tamer Soliman

We are a bilingual family. When our daughter was approaching the age of 3, we noticed she was having language and communication issues. We contacted Anna after having been told... read more

C Portillo Avatar C Portillo

Anna has been so supportive of both me and my four year old son over the past 18 months. Our sessions whilst challenging at times were also great fun... read more

Jenny Henderson Avatar Jenny Henderson

My 9 year old son had a lateral lisp and struggled with ‘Th’ sounds. Anna worked with him over six sessions which were fun and interesting and provided exercises for... read more

Carol Harte Avatar Carol Harte

I cannot recommend Anna highly enough. She helped my son who did not speak to any adult in school until p3, to gain confidence and he is now in p5... read more

Saz Righty Avatar Saz Righty

Anna was a wonderful speech therapist for my son. She was endlessly patient and always had a treasure of fun activities for him to do. He really enjoyed all her... read more

Tabea Busch Avatar Tabea Busch

Anna helped my son Marco from about the age of 3.5 till about 5 years old. She has been an absolute life saver, amazing with the wee one and superb... read more

Spiridoula Athanasiadou Avatar Spiridoula Athanasiadou

She was my daughter's speech therapist and we loved her. She used a playful strategy and my daughter improved very well

Sara Bertuglia Avatar Sara Bertuglia

WOW! What an amazing training session. Our staff has just spent an engaging and interactive hour listening to Anna help us become more aware and have a deeper understanding... read more

Melanie Caldwell Avatar Melanie Caldwell

Anna has been incredible over the past year working with us to help our son overcome his SN. Anna's passion for working with children has undoubtedly changed our lives. We... read more

Gary Avatar Gary

Hello, we are Vicente and Feli, and this is our experience with Anna Biavati. Our boy, Robbie, was attending nursery and the nursery staff showed their concern about our... read more

Vicente G. Avatar Vicente G.

I have just completed the SM video course online for parents proposed by Anna. This is an amazing piece of work that has already been so useful to us on... read more

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