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Services and Fees

I provide assessment, diagnosis and therapy for children and young people aged 0-18 years who have difficulties with their attention and listening, play, social communication and interaction, understanding of language, use of language, clarity of speech and/or stammering. I can also provide training to parents, schools and early years settings regarding speech, language and communication needs, alongside various interventions. Please see below for the services I offer.

Stacking Blocks

Initial Contact 

Free

A free, 20 minute, no obligation phone call or email conversation to discuss your concerns regarding your child's communication needs and what you want to achieve from working with me. From this conversation I can advise you whether I feel further assessment is appropriate for your child and whether I can provide this for you.

Initial Assessment

£200

An initial assessment comprises of: â€‹

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  • Taking a detailed case history from the child or young person's parent/carer

  • Assessment of the child or young person's speech, language and communication strengths and needs through informal play and conversation and formal assessments where appropriate

  • In-session verbal feedback regarding my assessment findings and recommended next steps, for example further assessment, therapy or advice and monitoring

  • A written report summarising my assessment findings and recommended next steps.


This assessment takes up to 60 minutes.

In-depth Assessment

£350

Some children need more in-depth assessment of their speech, language and communication needs, for example children with complex medical backgrounds or when extended formal language assessment is needed.

An in-depth initial assessment may comprise of: 

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  • Discussion with the child or young person's parent/carer regarding their family and medical history, development so far and their current communication skills

  • Informal assessment of the child or young person's speech, language and communication strengths and needs through informal play and conversation

  • Formal language assessment and/or detailed speech sound assessment and analysis of these

  • Liaison with other professionals known to the child or young person, for example education staff, Paediatricians and Health Visitors

  • Classroom observations of the child or young person

  • In-session verbal feedback regarding my assessment findings and recommended next steps, for example further assessment, therapy or advice and monitoring

  • A written report summarising my assessment findings and recommended next steps.

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This assessment takes up to 2 hours and can be completed over two sessions in two different environments, for example home and school/nursery, if required. 

Therapy

£75/hour

Therapy sessions can take place at home or in the child’s education setting, if appropriate and agreed with the setting. These sessions will be a combination of 1:1 therapy with the child or young person, and discussion and advice with parents, carers and education staff. 


Most therapy sessions will be completed face-to-face but there is an option for therapy to be completed via video call if this is appropriate for the child or young person. 


The recommended amount, length and frequency of therapy sessions will be discussed with parents/carers following initial assessment. Further therapy sessions can then be booked, if necessary, following completion of the previous therapy block. 


A discount of 10% will be given if six or more therapy sessions are booked and paid for prior to the therapy block commencing. 


Please contact me for fees regarding group therapy sessions in nurseries and school settings.

Additional Services

£75/hour

I can also provide the following services alongside therapy sessions, or as standalone services following an initial assessment:

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  • Written therapy programme - this will include therapy targets and activities to complete to achieve these targets. This can be useful to share with the child or young person's education setting and extended family


  • Resource making - I can produce resources for you to use alongside a therapy programme. If laminating and printing is required, this will incur an additional fee


  • Written progress report - you may request a progress report following a block of therapy. This will include details of the child or young person's progress throughout their therapy block, and recommended next steps


  • Training sessions - I can provide training on speech, language and communication needs and a range of interventions for whole school and small groups of staff. Planning of training materials will be included in your fee


  • Liaison with the child or young person's key people - for example education staff and other health professionals


  • Attendance at meetings - this may include EHCP annual reviews and Team Around the Child meetings

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Please note I charge 45p per mile travelled, once further than 5 miles from Stalbridge, Dorset. All distances will be calculated using Google Maps.

I look forward to hearing from you to arrange an initial discussion about your concerns and how I can support your family or education setting!

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