Initial assessment includes speaking with parents to gather information about their concerns about their child's speech, language and communication needs. Assessment will then involve 1-1 activities with your child, observing them in the pre-school or school setting, liaising with staff and writing up the SLT's findings in a report.  

 

The cost of assessment depends on the time and complexity of the child's presentation-  For example a 1-1 assessment ranges from 30 mins for a speech sound assessment to 2 hours for a language assessment. A clearer indication of cost will be shared with you following initial contact with Etta. 

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Therapy sessions may be recommended by Etta (SLT) following your child's assessment. These may be in clinic or at your child's nursery / school.  Therapy sessions focus on the agreed targets following assessment. The aim in therapy is for the SLT to share activities and strategies / advice for supporting your child at home and continuing the program in between sessions. The length of sessions varies on the child's diagnosis and attention skills. Therapy includes preparations time, 1-1 time with your child,  sharing advice with adults with your child on a daily basis and writing / sharing notes. 

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£75 per session

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The therapy process may include meetings with the professionals or school staff to ensure all strategies are shared with all adults involved in your child's day to day care. 

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If additional reports or updated target sheets are required following the initial assessment process the time taken to formulate the updated paperwork is charged. 

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£98 per hour