FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU OFFER FREE CONSULTATIONS?
Initial queries can be answered via email.
Contact us via our contact page HERE to see how we can help your family member.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT?
Elaine will provide you with advice, signposting, and specific recommendations on completion of the initial assessment. This information will be shared with the GP. health or education professions (as necessary and with your consent). A period of support or follow up can be arranged as needed.
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN AN AVERAGE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SESSION?
Supporting someone's communication will involve everyone around the person understanding their needs, and playing their part in being a supportive communication partner. Communication is a two-way street! Speech and Language Therapy sessions is about everyone learning together and supporting the person in their communication growth. Communication Training sessions can be provided to further support your child's communication at home or school.
Sessions are home-based and usually last 60 minutes.
Should you decide that your child no longer requires Speech and Language Therapy, you can opt out at anytime.
MY CHILD RECEIVES SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY FROM THE NHS; WILL THAT BE A PROBLEM?
With your consent, we will always liaise with your child's NHS Speech and Language Therapist. It should be possible for both therapists to work together, with your child/young person's best interests and needs at heart.
MY CHILD IS IN RECEIPT OF AN ABA PROGRAMME; WILL THAT BE A PROBLEM?
Speech and Language Therapy support at Access Communication is provided within a neurodivergent-affirming framework, which honours autistic communication and thinking. This approach is in contrast to the goals of behavioural programmes. As the two approaches are underpinned by differing philosophy, we regret that we are unable to work with your child if they are enrolled in an ABA programme.
HOW MUCH DOES SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY AT ACCESS COMMUNICATION COST?
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Speech and Language Therapy Assessment, Advice and Report: £150 - £180*
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Individual SLT session: £80 - £100*
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Communication Training: prices available on request
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Multidisciplinary Autism Assessment: price available on request
*Mileage fees may be charged.