Will my child benefit from speech and language therapy?
Children see a speech and language therapist for various difficulties such as producing speech sounds, understanding language, building sentences and social/play skills. If you are concerned about your child please get in contact for a free informal discussion with no obligation to book an appointment.
How many sessions will my child need?
This will depend on your child and what you hope to achieve from the therapy sessions. This will be discussed prior to booking any appointments to ensure that the therapy package will meet the needs of your child and your budget.
What if I don't think my child is making progress?
Children make progress at very different rates and it is important to consider what is realistic progress for your child. This will be discussed with you prior to therapy sessions. Specific targets will be set and reviewed regularly so progress can be monitored.
Advice, strategies and homework may be given during each therapy session and it is important to carry these out between sessions for your child to achieve the most positive outcomes.
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When will I need to pay?
For therapy sessions and assessment sessions payment can be made on the day using cash or bank transfer. Invoices are issued on request.
Payments for written reports or programmes need to be made in advance.
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What do I do if I need to cancel a session?
If you need to cancel a session for any reason please do so at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice may be charged in full.
What if my child already has an NHS therapist?
Many families choose to see an independent speech and language therapist to 'top up' or 'fill the gaps' between NHS therapy sessions. You will not lose your entitlement to NHS therapy if you choose to do this. In this situation it is important that you inform both therapists of other therapy involvement. It is in the best interests of your child for independent and NHS therapists to liaise for the most positive outcomes.
Can siblings join the session?
Initially it is important for the therapist and child to work together in a quiet, distraction free environment. At a later stage it may be beneficial for siblings to join part of the session but this will be discussed with you in advance and will depend on the needs of the child.
If you feel that more than one of your children would benefit from speech and language therapy input a group therapy session may be possible. Please discuss this with your therapist in advance of the session.
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