Our Process
Assessment
The first step in working to develop a child's speech, language and communication (and each are related but different) is the assessment process.
Some children come to us with assessments from other therapists and/or the NHS. We're very happy to accept that as a starting point, and if they are recent (within 3 months) and comprehensive it may be that we work on that basis without a full intake assessment.
However, to be the most effective we need as full and understanding of a child as possible, and this usually requires and initial (1 hour) formal and/or informal assessment.
The format of the assessment depends greatly on the issue, but will involve the therapist assessing your child as well as a questionnaire for parents.
Individual Therapy
Therapy sessions generally last for 45 minutes to an hour depending on the age of the child, and we communicate all our findings with you on a regular basis.
Home Program
To be truly effective, therapy needs to be a continual effort on the part of all of us.
We will give you exercises to do at home (or school). This is by far the quickest way to progress and by integrating therapy into everyday life.
Assessment
The first step in working to develop a child's speech, language and communication (and each are related but different) is the assessment process.
Some children come to us with assessments from other therapists and/or the NHS. We're very happy to accept that as a starting point, and if they are recent (within 3 months) and comprehensive it may be that we work on that basis without a full intake assessment.
However, to be the most effective we need as full and understanding of a child as possible, and this usually requires and initial (1 hour) formal and/or informal assessment.
The format of the assessment depends greatly on the issue, but will involve the therapist assessing your child as well as a questionnaire for parents.
Individual Therapy
Therapy sessions generally last for 45 minutes to an hour depending on the age of the child, and we communicate all our findings with you on a regular basis.
Home Program
To be truly effective, therapy needs to be a continual effort on the part of all of us.
We will give you exercises to do at home (or school). This is by far the quickest way to progress and by integrating therapy into everyday life.