Let’s Expand Communication Ltd was founded by Ruth Crampton, a Specialist Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist with over 19 years clinical experience. Ruth specialises in the assessment, and treatment of both pre-school and school aged children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties. Ruth is past chair of ASLTIP UK - The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice, having been the chair between 2019 and 2023. Ruth has also been appointed to the RCSLT Board of Trustees, as Country Rep for NI since November 2023.

Ruth graduated from the University of Ulster (UUJ) in 2005 and became a member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). She began her career practising within the HSENE (Ireland) and quickly moved into the NHS. Ruth began her private practice in 2016 while lecturing part time on the undergraduate SLT course in UUJ. She has provided Speech and Language Therapy for children across a variety of settings including community clinics, schools and nurseries, as well as managing complex caseloads as part of a multi-disciplinary team. In addition, she is also experienced in providing Specialist Speech and Language Therapy training to organisations, educators and other healthcare professionals.

Ruth is a very passionate therapist who approaches her work with extensive knowledge and sensitivity. She offers a professional yet personable service for all children and their families. She strives to deliver evidence based practice in all aspects of her work. She is always thinking outside the box and this very much comes across in everything she does.