Most of her week is spent working with pre-school patients, who she sees at a variety of settings. "The children we usually work with are aged between 20 months and four years old," she says. "But I see children up to 15 who require support."
Children who have speech, pronunciation, stammering or voice difficulties are seen within a clinical setting, while children who have language difficulties by the time they reach school age are seen at school. "That means it is important to work collaboratively with education," says Shah.
The job has its pressures. "Like a lot of jobs, time, money and resources can be a challenge," says Shah. But ultimately the role can be hugely satisfying. "To hear the child saying their first word in your clinic and see the smile on the parent's face — that's highly rewarding."
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