Who Are We?
Speech and Language Therapists (SLT) are the lead experts in speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. We provide assessment, differential diagnosis, intervention and management for children experiencing difficulties in these areas.
Speech and Language Therapists work in partnership with children, their families, and other professionals and agencies - for example: Teaching Staff, Paediatricians etc. to reduce the impact of these difficulties on children's wellbeing and on their ability to achieve their full potential.
What Are Speech, Language, Communication and Swallowing Difficulties?
Speech and Language Therapists work with children with the following difficulties (for definitions please click on each one listed below):
Information and Advice Leaflets:
For downloadable leaflets please follow the Advice Page link.
The SLCN Pathway is a joint County Council & NHS website where anyone supporting children and young people with Speech, Language and/or Communication Needs (SLCN) can access for practical guidance.
Contact Details and Referral:
If you have any concerns regarding a child's speech and language development, require advice or you wish to refer to our service, then please contact the appropriate team by clicking on the 'Contact us' link below for further information:
