SERVICES

Does you child struggle to say sounds correctly? If so they may have a speech sound delay or disorder. Not being able to produce sounds accurately can impact a child’s ability to be understood as well as their reading and writing skills. It is essential these issues are addressed through direct speech therapy.

There are multiple areas of language development. Difficulties with language can result in difficulties understanding or comprehending what is heard or read. If you child appears to have difficulties understanding what is being said to them they may require speech therapy. 

It is also common to have delayed expressive language which may impact your child’s ability to express their thoughts or feelings. This may result in unwanted behaviour as well as impact social communication skills.

Many children struggle with their social communication skills, which provide us with the foundations for interactions. Children with a neurodivergent condition especially can struggle with these skills. 

Social communication difficulties can look like limited friendships and challenges making friends, difficulties with turn taking, conversational skills, emotional understanding and understanding others perspectives.

Although not a stand alone diagnosis in the UK, many children have sensory processing difficulties. These seeking or avoiding behaviours are often overlooked or misunderstood instead of being explored further.

If a child is presenting with sensory difficulties, they will likely require opportunities to regulate before engaging in school work, classroom interactions, prolonged activities etc.