SUPPORT

What I can do to help?

How I can help?

What I can do to help?

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

I support the following speech, language and communication needs;

Attention and listening difficulties
Language delay
Language disorder
Speech sound delay
Speech sound disorder

I can also assess and provide support for children with eating, drinking and swallowing (Dysphagia) needs.

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

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including Asperger's.
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Social, emotional and mental needs.

Global Developmental Delay

Downs Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy

Specific and/or genetic conditions
Hearing Impairment
Visual Impairment
Developmental Language Disorder

How I can help?

As a Speech and Language Therapist, one of the most important parts of my role is building relationships. The most important one is with your child followed closely by yours. To establish this, I need to see your child in an environment they feel comfortable in which will be the most effective place for them to progress. Therefore, I may need to see your child at home or at their educational setting.

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

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

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

Support: Welcome