SUPPORT

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What they can do to help?

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Becky, Mel and Ashley have the knowledge and skills within most age groups of paediatric Speech and Language Therapy (preschool, primary and secondary school age). They will assess and provide a bespoke therapy programme to support your child to reach their communication potential. 

 

Becky, Mel and Ashley support the following speech, language and communication needs;

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• Attention and listening difficulties ​

• Language delay ​

• Language disorder ​

• Speech sound delay ​

• Speech sound disorder

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Becky can also assess and provide support for children with eating, drinking and swallowing needs.​

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The above needs are sometimes in isolation but often in association with other conditions or diagnosis. Becky, Mel and Ashley have knowledge and experience of;

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• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including Asperger's. ​

• Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).​

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)​​

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.​

• Global Developmental Delay​​

• Downs Syndrome ​

• Cerebral Palsy

• Specific and/or genetic conditions 

• Hearing Impairment ​

• Visual Impairment​

• Developmental Language Disorder 

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How they can help?

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As Speech and Language Therapists, one of the most important parts of their role is building relationships. The most important one is with your child followed closely by yours. To establish this, Becky Mel or Ashley need to see your child in an environment they feel comfortable in which will be the most effective place for them to progress. This might be at your child's home or within their educational setting.  

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Depending on the assessment findings of your child's needs, Becky, Mel or Ashley will advise you each step of the way to provide an individualised programme. 

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Parents/carers and educational staff are the most influential within the therapy process as you/they know your child the best. 

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As communication is vital, if required and with your permission, Becky, Mel or Ashley will liaise closely with your child's educational setting ensuring all involved have a shared understanding of how best to help.  

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