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Speech And Language Therapy Children's Service

Description

Service Description

The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service provides assessment and intervention for children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs. This will include those who have:
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
• Social Communication difficulties including those associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Speech Disorders
• Stammering
• Hearing Impairment
• Complex needs

Services are provided in settings which include mainstream primary and secondary schools, community clinics and special schools. Speech and Language Therapists have a role in working with children and young people, and the adults who care for and educate them.

We also have an Eating and Drinking clinic service which provides assessment and intervention for children and young people who have difficulties swallowing and are at risk of food and drink going into their lungs.

Additional Information

Additional Information

We provide assessment and intervention sessions for children, young people and their families.

We provide support for parents and families for children and young people on our caseload.

Suitable for ages

Age of Users
From 0 To 19

Costs

Cost
Free
Cost per Session
£0.00
Cost per Hour
£0.00
Cost per Day
£0.00
Over 2's Cost per Week
£0.00
Under 2's Cost per Week
£0.00

Questions & Answers

Are The Premises Accessible For Wheelchair Users?
Yes
Can Families Self-Refer To The Service?
Yes
Do You Have A Waiting List?
Yes
Do You Have Child Protection Policies And Procedures
Yes
Do You Offer Specific Support For Children With Additional Needs?
Yes
Eligibility - Can The Service Be Accessed By Extended Family Members Or Carers
Yes
Has A Service Description?
Yes
Is There A Waiting List?
Yes

Further Information

Provider Type
Health Services
Suitable For
Downs Syndrome Social, Emotional, Behaviour Difficulty (SEBD) Complex Needs Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD) Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) Specific Learning Difficulty Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) Tourette's
Delivery Channels
Office / Premises Schools
Referral Criteria
By Parents Or Family Via Gp Or Other Health Professional Via School