The Edinburgh Practice Speech and Language Therapy Service is a specialised service tailored to your child’s specific communication needs. We are a team of passionate Speech and Language Therapists who provide dedicated support for children and young people to reach their speech, language and communication potential. We utilise the most current and comprehensive therapy methods, evidence-based programmes and research techniques to achieve successful outcomes.
Our Expertise
We support a wide range of speech, language and communication needs including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and social communication difficulties
- Developmental language disorder (DLD)
- Language difficulties
- Speech, language and communication needs which are secondary to another diagnosis or need
- Speech sound difficulties
The Assessment Process
Initial Consultation
The first stage of Speech and Language Therapy assessment involves meeting with a child or young person and providing a broad assessment of their speech, language and communication skills. This will involve play or an interaction-based session, which may involve observations of parent/child interactions, and a discussion around what the concerns are and the impact of these. This will allow the Speech and Language Therapist to make recommendations on what is best for your child going forward and how you can support them in the most helpful way.
What will happen following the initial assessment?
As every child and young person is an individual with individualised needs, it is not possible to list all potential outcomes from the initial assessment. However, recommendations may include:
- Further assessment
- 1:1 speech and language therapy sessions
- A speech and language therapy programme for school
- Reassurance, advice and consultation to parents and/or teaching staff/professionals supporting a child or young person
Comprehensive assessment of Speech, Language and Communication Skills
This assessment provides a more detailed, in-depth assessment of a child/young person’s speech, language and communication skills, including receptive and expressive language, social communication and interaction, and speech sounds.
The assessment will involve a combination of:
- Formal and informal assessment, use of standardised assessment tools where appropriate
- Questionnaires are sent to family and education (where appropriate) to gather collateral information
- Discussion to establish the nature and impact of any challenges
- If a school observation is required this will be discussed with you at your appointment
To provide detailed feedback, the therapist will collate and analyse the assessment findings. A detailed report and feedback will then be provided, this will include any relevant recommendations and next steps. This assessment can be used to assess for Developmental Language Disorder.
The Hanen Program® - More Than Words
If you have a child or are caring for a child or young person with Autism aged 18 months to 5 years you may be looking for ways in which you can support both verbal and non-verbal communication using a total communication approach and develop your child’s play and social interaction skills.
Research shows that parents can have a big impact on their child’s social communication development by making the most of the everyday routines and interactions they already have with their child. The Hanen Program® More Than Words uses a neuroaffirming approach, and helps you to learn how to understand your child’s communication better and how to identify the things that interest them. You then learn how to use that knowledge during everyday moments with your child to encourage longer interactions, support your child’s understanding and social communication, and help both you and your child have more fun together.
- Evidence based
- A naturalist approach
- A chance to connect with other families
- High quality learning experience
- Individualised support
What will you learn?
- What motivates your child to communicate
- How to use your knowledge about your child’s strengths to set appropriate and realistic goals
- How to make interactions with your child last longer
- Strategies for how to talk so that your child understands you
What is included in the More Than Words Program?
You will attend an initial 60 minute consultation with one of our Speech and Language Therapists to find out more about you and your child or young person and to discuss the course and determine if it is the right approach for you.
There will then follow 8 online group sessions – 90 minutes per session. In these sessions, you learn about social communication development, as well as how to use the program strategies with your child.
Finally you will have 3 online individual personalised sessions – 30 minutes. These sessions include a video-recording of you and your child interacting together, followed by discussion and feedback from our Speech and Language Therapist.
Please note there may be a waiting list to ensure there are a minimum of three families in group sessions. Individual sessions can be provided on request at an additional cost.
Our Fees
£130
Initial Consultation
£495
Comprehensive assessment
£110
Speech and language therapy sessions
£1095
The Hanen Program® - More Than Words
🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ, we answer:
What is CloudRx❓
Scroll through the post to find out more and check out our blogpost:
https://edinburghpractice.com/introducing-cloudrx-online-pharmacy-medication-delivered-direct-to-your-door/#popup-maker
#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness
#edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
Happy Monday! This week, `M` is for Maternal & Newborn Health - the focus for #WorldHealthDay2025! 💛
Today, we are spotlighting the importance of supporting mothers and newborns everywhere, because healthy beginnings shape healthy futures.
Here are some key messages from the WHO:
🌼 We can end preventable maternal & newborn mortality
🌼 Women`s health needs to extend beyond simply surviving childbirth
🌼 Access to sexual & reproductive health services underpin maternal outcomes
🌼 Investing in all aspects of maternal & newborn health brings immense benefits
#MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #WorldHealthDay
🤔 For today’s #FridayFAQ, a client at The Edinburgh Practice answers:
Why bother with getting a late ADHD or Autism Diagnosis❓
Read the full story here:
https://edinburghpractice.com/blog-written-by-a-client-late-diagnosis-why-bother/
#autism #autismawareness
#adhd #adhdawareness
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Happy Monday everyone! This week, our `M` word is for Masking!
👤 Masking can be exhausting - constantly camouflaging traits to fit in and avoid judgement. For many neurodivergent individuals, it`s a survival strategy, but it often comes at the cost of mental and emotional wellbeing. Unmasking is a journey toward self-acceptance and authenticity and neurotypical people can play a huge role in lessening the load. Let`s create a world where everyone feels safe to be themselves! 💛
#Neurodiversity #Unmasking #MentalHealthAwareness
In today’s #Friday FAQ, one of our Art Therapists Amelia Mackenzie answers:
What is Art Therapy❓
Also check out the blog post “Five Benefits of Art Therapy” written by our other Art Therapist, Ella Davies:
https://edinburghpractice.com/five-benefits-of-art-therapy-by-art-therapist-ella-davies/
🎨🖌️
#arttherapy
#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
This week, `M` is for Maladaptive Thinking!
🧠 Maladaptive thinking can sometimes prevent us from making adjustments that are in our own best interest. Recognising these thought patterns is the first step towards change. By identifying and challenging these thoughts, we can start to reframe them with more balanced, helpful perspectives.
Small changes can make a big difference! 💫
#MentalHealth #MaladaptiveThinking #CognitiveDistortions
It’s neurodiversity celebration week! 🥳
This week’s #FridayFAQ is:
What is neurodiversity❓
Scroll through the post to find out or visit:
https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/introduction
#neurodiversity #neurodiversitycelebrationweek #neurodiversitycelebrationweek2025
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Also known as “psychological flexibility”, mental flexibility is being fully aware of one’s thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations in the present moment, accepting them as they are without judgment, and then choosing to act in accordance with our values regardless of our current experience. 💬👁️❤️
In other words, being aware, open, and engaged.
Greater psychological flexibility is linked with higher wellbeing and lower stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Low flexibility is correlated with lower levels of mental health. 👌
Increasing psychological flexibility requires practice. By employing mindfulness techniques and metaphors, we can bring more mental flexibility into our everyday lives. 🧘🏽
Scroll through the post to find out more, and check out:
https://www.actmindfully.com.au/about-act/
https://www.actmindfully.com.au/free-stuff/
#psychologicalflexibility #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy
#mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
🤔 In today’s #Friday FAQ, child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Alex Beadel answers:
What do I need to know about medication for children and young people❓
If you would like to find out more about psychiatry, mental health, and other services at The Edinburgh Practice, visit our Youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheEdinburghPractice1
#psychiatry #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare
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👋 Everyone say hello to our new Child & Young Person Psychiatry Co-Ordinator, Isabelle! Here are five facts about Isabelle:
🗓️ How long have you worked at TEP? - “Since the beginning of February 2025”
🤔 Why did you want to work at TEP? - “I wanted to work at The Edinburgh Practice because I was keen to work as part of a multidisciplinary team that prioritised providing high quality services with a client-centred approach.”
💬 What is your favourite quote? - “My favourite quote is “One man’s style must not be the rule of another’s.” from Emma by Jane Austen”
🍽️ What is your favourite restaurant in Edinburgh? - “My favourite place to eat out in Edinburgh is Makars Mash Bar.”
🧘♀️ What do you do to relax? - “To relax I read books (especially fantasy novels) and spend time with my pets.”
💊 Medication can sometimes help improve mental health. There are four main types:
1) Anti-depressants: for moderate to severe depression.
2) Anti-anxiety drugs (anxiolytics): to feel calmer and improve sleep.
3) Anti-psychotics: to reduce delusions, hallucinations, severe anxiety, and mania.
4) Mood stabilisers: to help with extreme mood swings, such as bipolar mania.
But how do we know when to take medication?
🥼Your doctor will discuss your symptoms, their severity, and the possible benefits and side-effects of medication. Medication often works best in combination with other treatments, like talking therapy. If medication is offered, you do not have to take it. You can always ask for alternative treatment options.
⚠️ However, stopping medication abruptly can be dangerous. Always consult your doctor first.
#psychiatry #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare
#selfcarematters #edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
Happy International Women’s Day! 🎉
This year’s IWD theme is:
Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. 💪
Scroll through the post to hear some of the team’s thoughts on how we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. Check out the team celebrating with some cupcakes (and wearing purple!). 💜 🧁
#AccelerateAction #IWD2025
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Today is Employee Appreciation Day! ❤️
The Edinburgh Practice isn’t just a building, it’s a team! In recognition of our wonderful staff, this #FridayFAQ is:
Who are The Edinburgh Practice team❓
Watch the reel to hear a message from our founder and clinical director Dr Fiona Wilson. To find out more about team TEP check out Our Team webpage: https://edinburghpractice.com/our-team/ 💫
#employeeappreciationday #employeeappreciation #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
We are delighted to welcome Dr Rosie Cochrane to The Edinburgh Practice as a Consultant in Gynaecology and Sexual Health. Rosie brings extensive experience in community gynaecology and sexual health, with a particular focus on menopause management.
🌸 Having trained in obstetrics and gynaecology in the West of Scotland, Rosie has worked across Scotland in various roles. She is particularly passionate about improving menopause care, recognising its profound impact on psychological wellbeing. With increasing awareness and resources dedicated to menopause management, here at The Edinburgh Practice, we can provide in-depth and personalised care.
💛 We are thrilled to have Rosie as part of Team TEP and look forward to the expertise and compassionate care she will bring to our clients. Welcome, Rosie!
#TheEdinburghPractice #Gynaecology #MenopauseCare #GynaecologyCare #WomensHealth #MenopauseAwareness
Experiencing meaning in life is having the feeling that our lives have coherence, purpose, and significance. ❤️🎯
Countless studies have linked a greater sense of meaning with:
1) Higher levels of psychological wellbeing.
2) Lower levels of depression and anxiety.
3) Greater resilience after experiencing negative events.
4) Reduced stress.
5) Reduced suicidal ideation and self-harm.
6) Higher self-esteem, self-acceptance, and positive self-image.
We tend to experience meaning through relationships, work, hobbies, helping others, and spirituality. It depends on what we value. Values are the qualities that we want to see in our actions, for example, honesty, kindness, compassion, and creativity.
We can increase meaning in our lives. Start by compiling a list of values (use the internet for inspiration). Circle the ones that matter the most and ask yourself how you could behave in ways that are more in line with your values. The more you do this day-to-day, the more likely you are to create a story that you can make sense of, that has purpose and significance. 🌟
#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare
#selfcarematters #edinburghtherapy #edinburghtherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
