Meet your trainer

Sue McBride

Sue is the Policy Advisor for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Northern Ireland (RCSLT NI), where she works closely with members and stakeholders to advocate for people with speech, language, communication and swallowing needs across Northern Ireland. Sue completed a Master of Science (MSc) in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions, with her thesis focusing on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and how prepared post-primary teachers are to support young people with DLD. In recognition of her dedication to raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), she was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from RCSLT in September 2023. She has worked in the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN) for over 10 years, is a Director of the Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC), and serves on the Boards of Governors for Greenwood House Assessment Centre and Nendrum College.