Speech and Language Therapy

Being able to speak clearly and process speech sounds, to understand others, to express ideas and interact with others are fundamental building blocks for a child’s development. Analysis shows that good communication, language and literacy at a young age have the highest correlation with outcomes in school at seven years.

( ICAN, Speech, Language and Communication Needs and the Early Years 2009)

I can offer assessment of your child's language and communication skills, and therapy for a range of speech, language and communication difficulties including: attention and listening difficulties, speech difficulties - speech delay and speech disorder, verbal dyspraxia, language delay and language disorder, and social communication difficulties; and I have specialist experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

For children who are having significant difficulty with speech and language, I am experienced in conducting assessment of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems (for example Makaton signs and symbols, objects of reference) that may help support your child to express him/herself.

I am trained in and have extensive experience using a range of specialist interventions, including:

Derbyshire Language Scheme
Colourful Semantics
Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme
Social Use of Language Programme (SULP)
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Talking Mats
Makaton sign
Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations
iPad communication apps
A range of low and high technology augmentative and alternative communication systems - including communication books
Communication passports

Speech and Language Therapy

Telephone / Text: 07976 988 352