A free 30 minute phone call to discuss your child's needs and whether I am the right Speech and Language Therapist for them.

Assessments are tailored to your child's age, developmental level, and the concerns you have. Assessments may include:

• Background discussion with parents or school/nursery staff

• Assessment of your child via formal assessments, informal screening tools, or play based activities as appropriate

• Observation of your child within their school/nursery setting, or at home

Assessment appointments typically last between 60 and 90 minutes.

Therapy sessions usually take place face to face, either in your home or at school/nursery. In some situations, it may be possible to carry out therapy virtually via video call. The exact nature of therapy will depend on your child’s needs, age, and readiness for therapy. Recommendations will be discussed with you following your child’s assessment.

I am a PACT Accredited Practitioner.

"PACT is a scientifically evidenced early intervention for neurodiversity and autism with proven improved child communication and social engagement sustained long-term into middle childhood.

PACT understands, nurtures and responds to the development and communication needs of neurodiverse and autistic children, with outcomes influenced by the quality of adult communication support. PACT therapists work with parents or caregivers rather than directly with the child, using video observation and feedback methods that complement the child's individuality and neurodiversity."
Description taken from the PACT website. Please follow the link for more information.

PACT is implemented over 12 fortnightly sessions, either face to face or via video call. Parents are asked to commit to an initial 6 sessions before beginning PACT intervention.

Please note: This service is only available to children who I have previously seen for an initial assessment.

If your child is receiving ongoing therapy, I will regularly be adjusting their goals in response to their progress. New goals will be sent to you via e-mail. At times you may wish to book a more structured review session to include a review report.

If your child has previously had an initial assessment and you have not received ongoing therapy, you are also welcome to book a review session in order to receive an update on their progress.

If you are a school or nursery wishing to directly contract a Speech and Language Therapist, please contact me to discuss your needs. We can work together to design a service that works for you, whether that be specific therapy for individual children, setting up language and communication groups, or supporting you to develop your setting’s communication environment.