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How can Speech and Language Therapy help?
Speech and Language Therapy for Children and Young People
Supporting children and young people aged 5-18 across Halifax and Calderdale.
If you have concerns about your child's speech, language or communication, SLC Therapy can help.
SLC Therapy provides tailored Speech and Language Therapy for school-aged children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Sessions usually take place in your child's school. Depending on your child's needs, support may also be available at home or online. We take a flexible, collaborative approach, with the frequency and type of support agreed with you based on your child's individual needs.
Speech Sounds
Children who have trouble saying speech sounds clearly (delayed or disordered speech) and difficulties making themselves understood.
Using Language
Children who may find it hard to:
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express themselves,
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use single words,
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form sentences,
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learn and use new words,
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find the words they want to say,
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tell a story,
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explain something that has happened,
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organising their thoughts.
Understanding Language
Children who may find it hard to:
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understand what others say,
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follow instructions,
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process and retain information,
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infer meaning,
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follow conversations.
Advocacy
Supporting children and young people to understand their communication needs, express what they need and develop confidence in advocating for themselves.
Support that fits into everyday life.
Communication is part of everything a child does. Where possible, SLC Therapy works within your child's school and alongside the adults supporting them, so strategies can be used in real situations throughout the school day.
Support may include:
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Individual Speech and Language Therapy
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Working with parents, teachers and support staff
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Modelling and coaching practical communication strategies
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Supporting communication-friendly approaches within school
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Liaising with other professionals where appropriate
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Reviewing progress and adapting support as your child's needs change
Every child is different, so the type and frequency of support will depend on their individual needs.
What to expect.
2. assessment
If an assessment is appropriate, we will first send you the relevant consent forms and terms and conditions. An assessment will only be arranged once these have been completed and returned.
We will then gather information about your child's communication, development and experiences at home and school. The assessment may include observation of your child within their school environment, where appropriate, alongside discussion with parents and relevant school staff.
The assessment will be tailored to your child's individual needs and the questions you would like help with.
3. Feedback&
recommendations
Following the assessment, we will talk through the findings with you and explain what they mean for your child's communication.
You will receive practical recommendations for supporting your child's communication at home and/or school. A brief written summary is included within the assessment package.
The standard initial assessment package is £200 and includes:
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Pre-assessment preparation and review of relevant information
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Assessment of your child's speech, language and communication
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Analysis of assessment findings
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Feedback and discussion with parents
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Liaison with school where appropriate
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Practical recommendations for home and school
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A brief written summary
Some children may require a more detailed or comprehensive assessment. For example, an assessment to support an EHCP application, EHCP review or annual review may require additional assessment sessions, school consultation and/or a more detailed written report.
Where additional work is needed, this will be discussed and agreed with you in advance.
Additional assessment and report-writing time is charged at £80 per hour.
A detailed EHCP or annual review report is therefore not included within the standard £200 assessment fee.
4. ongoing support
If further Speech and Language Therapy is recommended, we will discuss what this could look like and agree a plan with you.
Support may be weekly, fortnightly or more occasional depending on your child's needs and the level of support required.
Sessions may include direct work with your child, consultation with parents or school staff, modelling strategies, reviewing progress and planning next steps.
Where appropriate, therapy can be delivered within school to help communication strategies become part of everyday learning and interaction.
additional
Any additional activities, such as meetings, resource making, review assessment sessions, additional or detailed report writing (e.g. to support annual reviews/ EHCPs) will be charged at the standard rate of £80 per hour. If an interpreter is required, the fee will be in addition to the standard session cost.
travel
Travel is included in the price of sessions for the first 10 miles each way. Following this travel is charge at 50p/mile.
Please note, if you live outside of the 10 miles, you may be out of SLC Therapy's service area.
important
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Before we begin working together, you’ll need to complete our consent form, read and agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy.
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If your child is already receiving support from an NHS Speech and Language Therapist, please let us know.With your consent, SLC Therapy can liaise with your child's NHS therapist where appropriate, helping to share relevant information and coordinate support.
Contact us
If you’d like to discuss your child’s needs and explore how we can help, email us at nicole@slctherapy.co.uk. We’ll then arrange a free initial telephone consultation at a time that works for you.