Specialist Speech and Language Therapist based in Altrincham
Ways to Access Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy in a setting where your child feels comfortable.
I’m based in Altrincham and provide independent Speech and Language Therapy for children and families across the surrounding areas.
Depending on your child’s needs, assessments and therapy can take place at home, school, nursery or preschool. Working with children in familiar surroundings can help them feel more relaxed and also gives me the opportunity to see how they communicate, interact, eat or drink as part of their everyday life.
Speech and language therapy at home
For most children, home is where they feel most comfortable. Home visits allow assessment and therapy to take place in a familiar, relaxed environment, which can be particularly helpful for younger children or those who may find an unfamiliar clinical setting difficult.
An initial assessment will usually take between one and two hours and may involve a combination of structured assessment, observation, play and conversation, depending on your child's age and individual needs.
For eating, drinking or swallowing concerns, being at home can also provide an opportunity to observe your child eating and drinking in their usual environment, using familiar foods, utensils and routines.
Following your appointment, I'll explain my findings and provide practical recommendations and, where appropriate, activities or strategies you can continue at home.
Speech and language therapy at nursery or presechool
Nursery and preschool are an important part of a young child's world, making them a useful setting for assessment and therapy.
Seeing your child in their nursery or preschool environment can help me understand how they communicate and interact away from home, including how they respond to adults, play alongside other children and manage everyday routines.
Where appropriate, I can work alongside nursery or preschool staff, providing practical strategies and recommendations they can use to support your child throughout their day. Working together also helps create consistency between therapy, nursery and home, so your child has opportunities to practice their developing skills in different situations.
Speech and language therapy at school
For school aged children, assessment and therapy can take place within their school where appropriate. School visits allow me to work with your child in a familiar setting while understanding how their communication or eating and drinking difficulties may affect them during the school day.
It can also help to minimise the amount of lesson time they miss, and stops you needing time off work for appointments. I will always provide detailed written and/or video feedback following sessions.
Where needed, I can liaise with teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, NHS Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals involved in your child's care. This joined approach can help ensure everyone understands your child's needs and is working towards the same goals.
Support wherever your child needs it
Whether your child is seen at home, nursery, preschool or school, support is tailored to their individual needs. I provide assessment, therapy and advice for children requiring:
Speech and language therapy
An individual assessment and support for speech, language and communication development.
Speech sound therapy
Support for speech sound and articulation difficulties, including lisps and reduced speech clarity.
Feeding and eating support
Support with breast or bottle feeding, weaning, food aversion, sensory feeding difficulties and restricted eating.
Swallowing support
Specialist assessment and advice for children experiencing eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
Areas I cover
I’m based in Altrincham and work with children and families across the surrounding areas of Trafford, Cheshire, Sale, Hale, Bowdon, Timperley, Urmston, Flixton, Wythenshawe, Lymm, Knutsford and Greater Manchester.
Appointments can take place at your child’s home, nursery, preschool or school. I also offer telephone or online appointments or appointments at my home in Altrincham, providing a flexible option for families who live further away or where online support is more appropriate.
Travel charges may apply for face to face appointments depending on distance and travelling time. If you’re unsure whether I cover your area, please get in touch.
Not sure where your child should be seen?
The most appropriate setting will depend on your child, our joint availability, the type of assessment or therapy they require and what you'd like support with.
If you're unsure whether a home, nursery, preschool or school appointment would be most suitable, get in touch for a free, 15 minute initial telephone consultation. We can discuss your concerns and decide on the best next step.