Who are we?
The Speech and Language Therapy Early Years service helps children and young people who may need some extra support in communicating their needs or being understood. We often work with parents, carers, health and education staff so that they can provide support and activities to help these children in all their environments. The Early Years Speech and Language Therapy team is staffed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists who are supported by Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and Administrators.
What do we do?
Once we receive your referral and we think your child needs Speech and Language Therapy, we will send you an acknowledgement letter accepting you into the service and a pre-assessment form to gather further information about your concerns. We will also inform you of the average waiting times. Following a wait time, we will contact you by phone, email or letter with information about your appointments. After your child's block that includes an assessment and therapy, your child’s case may be closed with a programme and / or advice. You may also be invited to join parent-child group therapy sessions, if appropriate. You are also able to contact the service after 4 months of trying out the strategies and advice given by your Speech and Language Therapist or assistant so that we may offer you a review and further advice where appropriate.
Who do we see?
We see children who may present with any of the following conditions:
- Language Delay/Disorder
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
- Speech Sound Difficulties
- Stammering/ Stuttering
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Deafness (moderate to severe)
- Voice Difficulties
We may see children in clinic, in their homes, at nurseries / schools and children’s centres depending on the needs of the child and family.
Children need to be registered with a Newham GP to access the Early Years Speech and Language Therapy service.
