Welcome to ‘goodtalking.net’  information about Speech and Language Therapy for young children who have speech, language, and communication difficulties.

Therapy 

Are you concerned about your child’s talking?  I provide an Independent Speech and Language Therapy service to young children and their families in East Suffolk who may have problems with:

• Listening and understanding
• Developing sentences
• Saying speech sounds
• Stammering
• Social communication
• Developmental delay

Consultation and Assessment

Usually takes place at your home but can be at your child’s pre-school or nursery if you prefer.  The initial session usually lasts between 60 to 90 minutes depending on the nature of the problem. The session will include time for discussion with you about your concerns: your opinion about your child is very important.  Suggestions will be made for activities for you to enjoy with your child. Recommendations arising from the assessment may involve referral, with your permission, to other agencies: for example for a hearing test or  developmental check.

 

Individual therapy

Usually takes place in your home but again can be arranged at your child’s pre-school or nursery if you prefer. Therapy sessions usually last up to 60 minutes and will include time for discussion. Therapy activities, i.e. games and strategies to help your child will be demonstrated for you to continue at home.
 

Advice and Follow up

Sometimes a programme of activities will be written to be carried out at home and in pre-school. This may be linked to an IEP [Individual Education Programme] or Statement of Special Education need.  With your permission I am happy to visit your child’s pre-school and can arrange training for staff where appropriate.