Services
I offer a free initial telephone consultation to help you decide whether an assessment would be appropriate.
This call provides an opportunity to:
- Discuss your concerns
- Gather some initial background information
- Explain what speech and language therapy assessment entails
- Answer any questions about the services I offer
This is not a full assessment, but is intended as a helpful first step to guide next steps and ensure the most appropriate support is in place.
Streamlined Assessment
This includes:
- Case History Review
- Assessment Session (approx 60 minutes)
- Verbal Feedback following the assessment
- A short written summary of findings - Communication Profile
This option is suitable for those seeking an initial understanding of the individuals strengths and needs and practical guidance on how to support communication.
Initial Assessment
This includes:
- Case History Review
- Assessment Session (approx 90 minutes)
- Verbal Feedback following the assessment
- A written report expanding on the individual's communication profile in more detail.
- Suggested targets
- Practical strategies and advice for home and/or education settings
This option is suitable for those wanting a more in depth understanding of the individual's communication profile and practical strategies and targets that can be applied at home and in educational settings.
Comprehensive Assessment
This includes:
- Detailed case history and assessment over two 60 minute sessions.
- Clinical analysis and interpretation
- A comprehensive written report and breakdown of assessment scores.
- Individualised targets and recommended activity suggestions
- Practical strategies and advice for home and/or education settings
- Completion of relevant sections of EHCP report
This option is particularly helpful where a more detailed report is needed, for example to support school planning or EHCP process. It will also help guide areas you can work on to boost speech, language and communication skills.
Follow up/ Review Consultation Session:
60 minute session that can be used to:
- Review progress against targets set on initial assessment
- Adjust targets and strategies
- Provide additional support for families or carers
Online Therapy Session
30 or 45 minute teletherapy sessions are available where appropriate.
These sessions are carried out via a secure telehealth platform. and can be a flexible option for those who are unable to attend in person or from other geographical localities within the uk.
School Support
I am happy to work collaboratively with educational settings. Services may include:
- School Observations
- Meetings with staff (can be virtual if required)
- Strategy development and support
Please get in touch to discuss individual requirements.
Reports and additional work:
Where additional written reports or liason are required (for example for EHCP processes) this will be discussed and agreed in advance.
Location
Appointments are available accross Cornwall and may take place:
- At home
- In educational settings
- Online (where appropriate)
Travel beyond a reasonable distance may have an additional charge which will aways be agreed in advance.
Cancellation Policy
A minmum of 48 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
Late cancellations or missed appointments may be charged in full.
