What to expect
Speech and Language Therapy work in episodes of care. This supports us to see the right child at the right time with the right care. An episode of care with a Speech and Language Therapist/Assistant may include:
- an assessment of the child’s speech, language and communication needs,
- an assessment of the child's eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
- helping adults to understand the child’s needs. Supporting them to communicate and/or eat, drink or swallow safely.
- Mentoring adults on strategies and therapies. These will help children achieve their educational and social potential
- signposting to relevant advice, training and resources.
- making referrals to other services if needed.
We will decide which team in the service is best placed to support your child. We will explain how to come back for more Speech and Language Therapy in the future if more help is needed. We will then end the episode of care and would need a re-referral to see them again. This system allows us to provide support for children and young people when they need it the most.
