Initial Consultation and Assessment

This comprehensive evaluation of your child’s speech, language and communication needs comprises of

• an in-depth consultation with you and your child, gaining case history information and any other relevant details
• detailed assessment using both formal and informal methods by a Speech and Language Therapist
• verbal feedback on results of the assessment
• recommendations

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‘Talk on Track’, Developmental Language Screen

This is a short screening assessment for children aged 0 - 2 years 6 months. This short assessment is useful if you wish to determine if your child’s language and communication skills are on track for age.

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Standard Therapy Session

A standard therapy session will be tailored to meet your child’s speech, language and communication needs. Each therapy session will involve a speech and language therapist working with you and your child to maximize his/her skills. After the assessment, the therapist will agree some targets with you and therapy sessions will work towards these targets at a pace that is right for your child. Activities for home focus will be provided as necessary at the end of each session.

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Review appointment with report

This is a one-off appointment following a period of therapy to review your child’s progress

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Nursery/School Visits

Nursery/School visits are only made with parental agreement. Often visits to education settings are a very useful way of supporting your child’s development. It provides opportunities to observe your child’s skills in that environment as well as information on social interaction and access to the curriculum. Education staff gain from developing an understanding of your child’s needs from the perspective of a speech and language therapist, thus enabling them to maximize communication opportunities in the setting.

Parents/carers are encouraged to attend school-based sessions by arrangement with the school and therapist.

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Visits can be carried out on Tuesdays and Fridays only

Attendance at Case Conferences, Multi-Disciplinary Meetings

The speech and language therapist will be able to contribute to case conferences and other meetings relating to your child’s needs in person and/or by providing a report. Advance notice of at least two weeks is required.

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Home/School Programme

This is a tailored therapy pack including activities and relevant resources designed to develop your child’s communication skills. This pack will be developed in collaboration with your child’s education setting.

The programme is delivered by parent/carer/school staff and your child’s progress will be reviewed at an agreed time.

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Training

Talks, workshops and training sessions for groups of parents and professionals can be arranged. Additional charges at the standard rate will be made for time taken in preparation and the provision of handouts etc.

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