Children's speech and language therapy
About us
Our speech and language team aim to provide advice, help and support for children and young people aged 0 to 19 years old who have difficulties with speech, language, communication and swallowing.
What we offer
We work in episodes of care meaning that...
If a child as identified as needing therapy support an episode of care will be planned.
You may receive:
- Advice only
- Advice/demonstration sessions for parents/school staff
- Group interventions
- A block of 1-1 therapy sessions
Once the appropriate support is in place or sufficient progress made, the episode of care will be closed.
Who we are
Therapists - specialists who assess speech, language and communication skills. They investigate any possible reasons for difficulties and provide advice on programmes and strategies to help children with speech, language and communication skills.
Therapy assistants - are trained internally for their specific roles. They work under the direction of a speech and language therapist. They provide speech and language therapy to individuals and small groups, deliver training, make resources and much more.
Admin team - very skilled NHS professionals that provide all the organisational support for the clinical teams. They are also the friendly voices at the other end of the phone when contacting the service.
Where we work
We work in the community across Pinderfields Hospital, Pontefract General Infirmary, family hubs, school and nursery settings. Location may vary depending on your child's needs.
Useful links
Hungry Little minds - Simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five
Tiny Happy People - Helps you develop your child's communication skills. Explore their simple activities and play ideas and find out about your child's amazing early development.
Words for life - provides parents, children and young people with activities and support to improve their language, literacy and communication skills from home.
I Can's Talking Point - Information to help you understand and support children and young people’s speech, language and communication.
Afasic voice for life - Afasic seeks to raise awareness and to create better services and provision for children and young people with speech and language impairments.
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust - A suite of useful resources and information for speech and language therapy.
Stamma - Support and inflrmatino for parents whose children have devloped a stamma.
Making a referral to the Speech and language therapy team
Making a referral to the Children's SALT team
If you would like to consider making a referral without attending a drop-in session, please get in touch for a referral form and the referral criteria by emailing: Myh-tr.mychildrenstherapy@nhs.net
All referrals are reviewed to ensure they are appropriate. Forms which do not have parental consent, or have insufficient information, will be returned.