Who would be referred to a speech and language therapist?

If you think you, or your child or relative needs to see a speech and language therapist ask your GP, district nurse, health visitor, your child’s nursery staff or teacher for a referral. You can also refer yourself to your local speech and language therapy service.

How do I refer my child to speech therapy?

If a referral is required, please ask your GP to complete a referral form and email it to: [email protected]. Referral forms can be found here and will be accepted from any GP in H&F, Westminster or K&C. GPs in other boroughs should refer to their local services.

How do speech and language therapists support families?

Speech and language therapists have a clinical role in supporting those children with identified speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), and increasingly have a role in supporting early years practitioners to manage children’s SLCN through appropriate targeted interventions in settings.

Why would a child need speech and language therapy?

Difficulties understanding or using spoken language. Specific language impairment. Social Communication Impairment. Eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties from weaning, that are part of a complex condition.

When should a child be referred for speech therapy?

A child should be referred for a speech or language assessment if he or she has the following symptoms: Struggles to imitate the sounds made by others. The variety of sounds a child makes decreases instead of increases. Makes only a few or poor quality sounds.

At what age can a speech and language therapist help a child?

This service is available to preschool children (0 – 5 years), who have problems with their speech, language and communication, or with eating and drinking. All children who live in Kensington and Chelsea or have a GP in the borough can access this service.

What does Salt mean in Sen?

SALT/SLT: Speech & Language Therapy/Therapist. SEN: Special Educational Needs.

Can speech language diagnose autism?

Speech and language therapists play a key role in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other related conditions.