Speech Outreach

 

There is no doubt that NHS Speech Therapy services are high quality and effective. I have had the privilege to work with exceptional and highly skilled practitioners over my 28 year NHS career. It is also true that NHS Speech Therapy waiting lists can cause anxiety for parents waiting months, sometimes years for support and diagnosis. Speech-Outreach aims to help bridge the gap for families during the waiting period, to provide an effective and professional early intervention support service, with dedicated time for families. By working together we find holistic solutions for children with communication and developmental difficulties.

 

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With 30 years clinical experience, I am a skilled and creative therapist.

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My many years of clinical experience have taught me that speech and language difficulties don't often come alone

and that there are often co-occurring, related  problems

with glue ear, sleep, behaviour and attention and listening for

example.

 

Speech-Outreach aims to provide a complementary

wellbeing service and  reach out to those who are waiting

for speech, language and  communication support with local authority services.

 

By working with you on the big picture, by supporting you holistically to find solutions, we can work to make your

family life easier. By enhancing your child's general health, wellbeing and development, we can prevent further

problems from developing along the way. 

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Professional support is here to guide you, I can provide you

with additional tools, techniques and with resource

signposting for speech, language, communication and

wellbeing challenges.

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I am here to provide therapy, treatment and expertise.

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Any or all of the following can help you :

 *demonstrating therapy activities and techniques.

 *signposting you to helpful resources and services. 

 *liaising with local services on your behalf.

 *increasing parenting confidence.

 *relieving anxiety.

 *empowering you and your children.  

 *developing resilience, resourcefulness and  creativity, 

 *enriching your child's communication skills in the

  outdoor - learning natural environment.

 *guiding you in solution-focused approaches to do more

  of what works for you in your daily routines.

 *working with you holistically on the big picture, to solve

   speech  and language-related health issues, such as

   glue ear, sleep, anxiety, sensory issues,

   behaviour and nutrition,

 

  and importantly,

 *supporting you mentally and emotionally through your

  and your child's  challenges.