Richard Boak is a Jersey-based Consultant Speech and Language Therapist with over 25 years of experience in autism, social communication, and acquired neurological impairments. After working as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist with Health and Social Services (2001-2021), Richard now runs his private practice to meet growing demand in the Channel Islands. He provides assessment, therapy, and consultation for children, young people and adults with complex needs, including autism, language impairments, learning disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Richard is trained in ADOS, ADI-R, PECS, TEACCH, and the SCERTS® model, and has extensive experience working with and training professionals across education, health, and social care sectors. He is a mentor and trainer, passionate about helping equip those working within care environments to better support individuals with communication difficulties.