Prices
So what does my child need?
The information below can help to inform you of what your child might need and are a guideline only. If you are unsure of what you need, please do get in contact directly with me.
Initial AssessmentÂ
Pronunciation/Speech sounds (£200)
Pre-assessment Questionnaire (details about your child's development, medical history and interests)
Observation and assessment of your child's speech using informal and formal assessments, full oral motor assessment and analysis of error patterns
Guidance for supporting your child's speech at home
Short written summary of discussions and recommendations
Signposting to other resources, agencies / support as required
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Initial Assessment - Fluency (£250)
Pre-assessment Questionnaire (details about your child's development, medical history and interests)
Detailed case history with parents to determine fluency pattern / strengths and difficulties
Observation and assessment of your child's fluency / stammer pattern
Guidance for supporting your child's fluency at home
Short written summary of discussions and recommendations
Signposting to other resources, agencies / support as required
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Standard Initial Assessment - Language (£200) - suitable for preschoolers
Pre-assessment Questionnaire (details about your child's development, medical history and interests) and discussion with parents (and preschool / school if required)
Observation and assessment of your child's communication skills
Guidance for supporting your child's speech and language at home and in their educational setting
Short summary of needs of your child's communication skills
Liaison with your child's preschool or school as required
N.B If more than 1 ½ hours of assessment are required to fully assess your child, additional time will be agreed with you in advance.
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Full Bespoke Initial Assessment - Language (£400) - suitable for school aged
Pre-assessment Questionnaire (details about your child's development, medical history and interests) and discussion with parents (and preschool / school if required)
Observation and assessment of your child's communication skills in school
Detailed assessment of your child's communication using standardised assessments as appropriate
Guidance for supporting your child's speech and language at home and in their educational setting
Short summary of needs of your child's communication skills
Liaison with your child's preschool or school as required
N.B If more than 3 hours of assessment are required to fully assess your child, additional time will be agreed with you in advance.
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Initial Assessment
Social Communication (£250 – £400 depending on complexity of issues)
Pre-assessment Questionnaire (details about your child's development, medical history and interests) and discussion with parents (and preschool / school if required)
Observation and assessment of your child's communication skills
Detailed assessment of your child's communication using standardised assessments as appropriate
Guidance for supporting your child's social communication at home and in their educational setting
Short summary of needs of your child's communication skills
Liaison with your child's preschool or school as required
N.B If more than 3 hours of assessment are required to fully assess your child, additional time will be agreed with you in advance.
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Therapy Sessions (£80)
Fun activities to develop your child's speech and language skills.
Demonstration of games and activities that you will be able to play with your child between appointments.
Feedback of progress at every session (verbal and also via email).
Resources given to suit your child's needs.
Progress tracker (for speech sounds) or goals to work towards for language / fluency
Please Note:It is essential that either a parent or member of staff are involved in the therapy sessions.
Sessions are between 45 mins to 60 mins depending on the therapy provided. This will include "direct" activities, observations (if appropriate), homework and liaison
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*C-19 update: feedback and resources will always be emailed to parents and staff (if therapy is delivered in school following the session due to current restrictions)*
A quiet distraction-free environment will help to make the therapy sessions as successful as possible.
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Mini Therapy Session (£40)
Fun activities to develop your child’s speech and language skills
Demonstration of games and activities that you will be able to play with your child between appointments
Feedback of progress at every session (verbal / always via email)
Resources provided to suit your child’s needs
Progress tracker (for speech sounds) or goals to work towards for language/fluency
Please Note:It is essential that either a parent or member of staff are involved in the therapy sessions. *C-19 update: feedback and resources will always be emailed to parents and staff (if therapy is delivered in school following the session due to current restrictions)*
A quiet distraction-free environment will help to make the therapy sessions as successful as possible.
Therapy Programme Targets (£70 per hour)
Clear goals for your child to achieve.
Detailed strategies and activities for you and/or staff to carry out.
Quality resources for activities within the programme.
Demonstration of activities at your home or in your child's educational setting.
Review of progress throughout the programme as required.
Meetings (£80 per hour)
Attendance at professional meetings to discuss your child's support and progress, liaison with other professionals (face to face, telephone or telehealth).
These may be annual reviews in school, progress meetings in pre-school or meetings with other professionals working with your child.
Parents will always be invited to attend face to face meetings and if you are unable to attend I will feed back to you at a preferred time and agreed format.
*C-19 Update: liaison/meetings will be held over the telephone or online. I will summarise feedback to you either via telephone/face to face or email*