Speech and Language Therapy Services
Speech and Language Therapy Services
Schools & Nurseries - Onsite Assessments and Speech Therapy
Our philosophy is to place the child at the centre of our care and set targets working in close collaboration with schools and parents. We work within various types of educational settings to deliver face to face assessments and therapy in an environment that the child is comfortable in and work seamlessly with both them and school staff. We listen to each child and build a service around what works for them, their parents and/or carers. We have a transparent way of sharing and working collaboratively, putting the child in the centre and working closely with all involved to set targets and goals for them.
Schools & Nurseries - Onsite Assessments and Speech Therapy
Our philosophy is to place the child at the centre of our care and set targets working in close collaboration with schools and parents. We work within various types of educational settings to deliver face to face assessments and therapy in an environment that the child is comfortable in and work seamlessly with both them and school staff. We listen to each child and build a service around what works for them, their parents and/or carers. We have a transparent way of sharing and working collaboratively, putting the child in the centre and working closely with all involved to set targets and goals for them.
Private Client Services
Direct one-to-one initial assessments & therapy
If you are seeking to secure a private initial assessment and therapy for your child, our Private Client Services are all inclusive and designed to provide effective, evidence based support without lengthy waiting times. We are now taking bookings for initial assessments (incl. assessment reports) and therapy sessions, all of which can be delivered in a range of ways :
- Onsite at Chatterbug’s Clinic, Leeds
- At child’s school (where possible)
- In-person at home (where possible)
- Online – UK & international appointments
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Intervention First™ for Schools
We know from experience, a significant proportion of children with SLCN do not require specialist SLT assessment, they require prompt ‘targeted’ therapy. We also understand it is extremely helpful for this therapy to be delivered within the school setting during term time – this is Intervention First™ .
Created to identify and provide swift intervention for children with SLCN, our Intervention First™ model is spearheaded by our highly skilled Communication and Language Specialists (CALS) who expertly screen up to 15 children in one day (week one), deliver prompt intervention focusing on attention, listening, communication and language/vocab needs (week 2-5) , then assess/report each child’s progress (week six).
This is an ideal option for schools that want to focus specifically on intervention and increase their capacity to deliver a wide range of speech and language interventions both at the targeted and specialist level.
This is an ideal option for schools that want to focus specifically on intervention and increase their capacity to deliver a wide range of speech and language interventions both at the targeted and specialist level.
Training Courses
We have a range of in-house training courses, onsite school training/workshops and our on-demand online SLCN training hub Chatterbug Academy. All our courses are designed, developed and delivered by ChatterBug SLTs and include a range of programmes from Colourful Semantics to How to Support Children with DLD, Bucket therapy to Selective Mutism plus many more.
We can also provide live ICAN accredited courses such as Early Talk Boost and KS1 Talk Boost. For more information about these courses please email [email protected]
Private Client Services
Direct one-to-one initial assessments & therapy
If you are seeking to secure a private initial assessment and therapy for your child, our Private Client Services are all inclusive and designed to provide effective, evidence based support without lengthy waiting times. We are now taking bookings for initial assessments (incl. assessment reports) and therapy sessions, all of which can be delivered in a range of ways :
- Onsite at Chatterbug’s Clinic, Leeds
- At child’s school (where possible)
- In-person at home (where possible)
- Online – UK & international appointments
Intervention First™ for Schools
We know from experience, a significant proportion of children with SLCN do not require specialist SLT assessment, they require prompt ‘targeted’ therapy. We also understand it is extremely helpful for this therapy to be delivered within the school setting during term time – this is Intervention First™ .
Created to identify and provide swift intervention for children with SLCN, our Intervention First™ model is spearheaded by our highly skilled Communication and Language Specialists (CALS) who expertly screen up to 15 children in one day (week one), deliver prompt intervention focusing on attention, listening, communication and language/vocab needs (week 2-5) , then assess/report each child’s progress (week six).
This is an ideal option for schools that want to focus specifically on intervention and increase their capacity to deliver a wide range of speech and language interventions both at the targeted and specialist level.
This is an ideal option for schools that want to focus specifically on intervention and increase their capacity to deliver a wide range of speech and language interventions both at the targeted and specialist level.
Training Courses
We have a range of in-house training courses, onsite school training/workshops and our on-demand online SLCN training hub Chatterbug Academy. All our courses are designed, developed and delivered by ChatterBug SLTs and include a range of programmes from Colourful Semantics to How to Support Children with DLD, Bucket therapy to Selective Mutism plus many more.
We can also provide live ICAN accredited courses such as Early Talk Boost and KS1 Talk Boost. For more information about these courses please email [email protected]
Autism Pre-screening
If you are unsure as to whether autism could be a concern for your child, or as an education professional concerned for a student, our Autism Pre-screening Service could be the ideal first step. Costing just £50, this service consists of questionnaires to be completed by yourselves which are then reviewed by one of our Specialist Speech and Language Therapists. We can then advise on whether we feel a full autism assessment is recommended for the child. Alternatively we may suggest other/more appropriate support or assessment services available.
If your child or students already have an autism diagnosis, we also offer a range of post-diagnosis support packages, supporting children and young people to fully understand their diagnosis, explore useful strategies and develop their communication skills.
Medico-legal Assessments
Our team can provide a specialised medico-legal reporting and assessment on any area of SLCN for children and young people to suit the needs and requirements of the client and the report. We often provide these reports for Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) and include a comprehensive and detailed report that includes medical notes, assessment and diagnostics, findings, diagnosis and recommendations for therapy. We have great experience in working with solicitors, case managers, educational specialists and pediatricians to help our clients achieve the results they are looking for.
EHC Assessments
An Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan focuses on outcomes that are important to the child/young person who requires education, healthcare and social care needs and provision. The plan is person-centred and ensures that all key people are involved in all aspects of the decision making process. This report is created collaboratively with the child/young person and their parents discussing the SLCN provision needed. The assessment will cover the provision required to meet the education, healthcare and social care needs, and the outcomes expected to be achieved by a child or young person.
Medico-legal Assessments
Our team can provide a specialised medico-legal reporting and assessment on any area of SLCN for children and young people to suit the needs and requirements of the client and the report. We often provide these reports for Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) and include a comprehensive and detailed report that includes medical notes, assessment and diagnostics, findings, diagnosis and recommendations for therapy. We have great experience in working with solicitors, case managers, educational specialists and pediatricians to help our clients achieve the results they are looking for.
EHC Assessments
An Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan focuses on outcomes that are important to the child/young person who requires education, healthcare and social care needs and provision. The plan is person-centred and ensures that all key people are involved in all aspects of the decision making process. This report is created collaboratively with the child/young person and their parents discussing the SLCN provision needed. The assessment will cover the provision required to meet the education, healthcare and social care needs, and the outcomes expected to be achieved by a child or young person.
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SLCN Statistics
More than 1.9 million children and young people in the UK have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Language disorder alone is one of the most common disorders of childhood, affecting nearly 10% of children and young people everywhere throughout their lives.
Children and young people with speech, language and communication needs may struggle with any aspect of communication, such as making friends, learning and developing skills which are crucial to success in adulthood. As a result, unsupported children with SLCN may display challenging or withdrawn behaviour, and suffer profound lifelong consequences without sufficient input.
Common signs of communication difficulties you should be aware of:
- Struggling with putting words together to make sentences
- Difficulties with pronunciation
- Poor play/social skills and difficulty making friends
- Difficulties learning to read/write
- Playing with toys appropriately
- Struggling to listen
- Difficulties making friends
- Struggling to find words
- Struggling to construct long sentences
- Appearing quiet or withdrawn
- Struggling to keep up with their schoolwork
Our therapy programmes and training are designed to effectively target the following areas:
Universal: Focus on establishing supportive communication environments at home and in school, thus providing consistency.
Targeted: Create bespoke therapy sessions for individuals or groups, either as a single occurrence or ongoing input. We can also train parents and staff to deliver these programmes.
Specialist: We actively promote quality-first teaching and can conduct a full or part audit of your staff and school environment to help tailor our programmes to your needs.