A comprehensive assessment is the first step in understanding your child's speech, language and communication needs. Assessments help identify your child's strengths, areas of need and the most appropriate next steps. Assessments can take place in your home, educational setting or another agreed location, depending on your child's needs  (travel fees may apply).

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Initial Assessment with Brief Summary 

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A focused assessment designed to help understand your child's speech, language and communication skills and provide clear advice on the next steps.

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Includes:

• A 60-90 minute assessment appointment

  • Discussion of your child's developmental and communication history

  • Direct assessment of your child's speech, language and communication

  • Immediate feedback following the assessment

• A concise written summary confirming whether your child's speech, language and communication skills are at or below the expected level for their age, along with the recommended next steps. This summary is designed to provide an overview of the assessment findings but does not include the level of detail found in an overview report/therapy programme.

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This option is ideal if you are looking for an initial understanding of your child's communication needs and practical advice.

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Price: £150

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Initial Assessment with Overview Report or Therapy Programme

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Ideal for families who require a written summary of the assessment findings or a therapy programme to follow at home or to share with an education setting.

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Includes:

• Everything included in the Initial Assessment

• Overview report which includes a clear summary of the assessment, highlighting your child's strengths, areas of need, what the assessment findings suggest about their speech, language and communication, and the recommended next steps. This report is suitable for sharing with education settings and other professionals, and is recommended where the assessment contributes to a diagnostic process or where a speech, language or communication diagnosis is identified during the assessment.

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• Individualised Therapy Programme – A personalised therapy programme with practical activities to carry out at home and/or in your child’s education setting. This is recommended if your child has multiple caregivers or you would like to share therapy targets with their education setting. The best progress happens when everyone involved is working towards the same goals.

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An individualised programme can be provided alongside direct therapy to support progress between sessions.

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Following an assessment, a personalised programme may be offered, wherever clinically appropriate, as a more affordable alternative to regular direct sessions. Some difficulties are best supported through direct input from a Speech and Language Therapist, and I will always be honest about when this is recommended. I understand that every family’s circumstances and budget are different, so I will work flexibly and without judgement, collaborating with NHS services wherever possible to help you access the support your child needs.

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Price: £225

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Comprehensive Assessment & Highly Detailed Report 

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A comprehensive assessment suitable for families who require detailed assessment and reporting to support applications such as Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments or annual reviews.

 

Includes:

• Two 60 minute assessment sessions (using standardised and informal assessments as appropriate)

• Scoring and detailed analysis of assessment findings

• A highly detailed report, providing a thorough description of all assessments completed, detailed analysis and clinical interpretation of the findings, your child's strengths, areas of need, and the functional impact of these on their communication and daily life. The report includes clear, specified and quantified recommendations tailored to your child's individual needs, with practical strategies and measurable targets to guide intervention and support.

• One round of amendments following parent feedback before the report is finalised

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This assessment provides an in-depth understanding of your child's communication profile and detailed recommendations to support future planning.

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Price: £525

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School or Nursery Visit

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Observing your child in their educational setting can provide valuable information about how they communicate in their everyday environment. 

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Includes:

• Observation within school or nursery

• Liaison with education staff

• Summary telephone call to parents following the visit

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This service is available following an initial assessment where additional information would be beneficial.

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Price: £75 

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