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WordPlay is a mobile Speech and Language Therapy service, able to visit you and your child at home, school, early childhood centre or anywhere else that is convenient for you.
SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES
I am a mobile service, able to visit you and your child at home, school, early childhood centre or anywhere else that is easiest for you.
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I believe in a holistic approach to communication - understanding your child's communication skills and goals in the context of their every day life. I believe in making assessment and therapy fun and interactive - learning through play.
ASSESSMENT
The first step is for me to get to know you better - to understand your child and their skills and strengths, as well as any areas that you are concerned about.
Assessment is both informal (conversation, play, observation) and formal (standardised tests).
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At the end of the assessment, we will discuss your child's communication skills and you can make an informed decision about whether or not you would like speech language therapy. A comprehensive written report can be provided on request.
THERAPY​
Once assessment has been completed, we will talk together about the goals that are most important to you and your family.
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My job is to provide you with information on specific speech and language development - we will use this information to set goals that are meaningful and relevant to you and your child.
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The aim of therapy sessions is to find fun activities to help your child achieve their goals. Homework is provided after each session - these will be short activities that can fit in to your every day routines. Completing regular homework or practice means that your child will progress faster towards their goals.
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Sessions are typically 45 minutes, but 1 hr sessions are also available.
LITERACY SUPPORT
Evidence shows us that a structured literacy approach is best for supporting our young learners with reading and spelling. I am trained in Sounds Write, which is an evidence-based literacy intervention.
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For more information on Sounds Write - click here
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If you'd like to chat about your child's reading and spelling, or structured literacy, please contact me.
COFFEE GROUPS
It's never too early to start thinking about communication!
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I am happy to visit coffee groups and answer any questions you have about children's communication. Topics include:
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Communication milestones - what to expect and when
Strategies to build language skills
How to promote communication in every day activities
Using books to build language
Using play to build language
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I am also available to talk or answer questions on any communication topic that your group is interested in.
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Contact me for more information or to discuss what you'd like.