Who we support
Our Speech and Language Therapists use current, evidence-based methods and research techniques to support children and young people, tailored to their specific communication needs.
We support a wide range of 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
We offer speech and language therapy and assessments for children and young people only.
Stage 1: your initial consultation
The first stage involves meeting with your child, using play or interaction-based activities to give a broad assessment of their speech, language, and communication skills. This may include observing you and your child interacting together, alongside a discussion of your concerns and their impact.
This helps your Speech and Language Therapist make recommendations for what’s best for your child going forward.
Depending on what’s found, this might include:
- Further assessment
- 1:1 speech and language therapy sessions
- A speech and language therapy programme for school
- Reassurance, advice, and consultation for parents and/or teaching staff
Stage 2: a more detailed assessment, if needed
If a more detailed picture is needed, we offer a comprehensive assessment of speech, language, and communication skills – including receptive and expressive language, social communication and interaction, and speech sounds.
This involves a combination of formal and informal assessment tools, questionnaires sent to family and education settings (where appropriate), and discussion to understand the nature and impact of any challenges. If a school observation would help, we’ll discuss this with you at your appointment.
Your therapist will then collate and analyse the findings, and provide a detailed report with feedback and recommendations. This assessment can also be used to assess for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
The Hanen Program® - More Than Words
If you have a child aged 18 months to 5 years with autism, this programme can help you support both verbal and non-verbal communication, using a neuroaffirming, total-communication approach – as well as developing your child’s play and social interaction skills.
Research shows parents can have a big impact on their child’s social communication development through everyday routines and interactions.
The programme helps you understand your child’s communication better, spot what interests them, and use that knowledge to encourage longer interactions.
The programme is:
- Evidence-based
- A naturalistic approach
- A chance to connect with other families
- A high-quality learning experience
- Individualised to your family
What's involved in the programme
You’ll learn:
– What motivates your child to communicate
– How to use your child’s strengths to set appropriate, realistic goals
– How to make interactions with your child last longer
– Strategies for helping your child understand you
The programme runs in three parts:
1. An initial 60-minute consultation with one of our Speech and Language Therapists, to find out more about you and your child and agree whether the programme is the right fit
2. Eight online group sessions of 90 minutes each, covering social communication development and programme strategies
3. Three individual, personalised online sessions of 30 minutes each – including a video recording of you and your child interacting, followed by discussion and feedback
There may be a waiting list for group sessions, since we need a minimum of three families to run each group. Individual sessions can be arranged 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
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FAQs
Speech and language therapy supports children and young people with their communication skills, including speech, understanding language, and social interaction. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to each child’s individual needs.
We offer speech and language therapy and assessments for children and young people only. We support a wide range of needs, including speech sound difficulties, language delays, developmental language disorder (DLD), and social communication differences such as those associated with autism.
The process begins with an initial consultation involving play or interaction-based activities to understand your child’s communication skills. Depending on the outcome, recommendations may include further assessment, therapy sessions, or guidance for home and school. A more comprehensive assessment can also be carried out if needed, with a detailed report provided.
An initial consultation costs £130, a comprehensive assessment is £495, and therapy sessions are £110. The Hanen Program® – More Than Words is available for £1095.
If you would like to book an appointment or assessment, please complete and submit a referral form. If you would like to get in contact for more information or advice please complete the form on our contact us page and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
