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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.
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).
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 is 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.
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.
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.
Sessions are 45 minutes.
PARENT COURSES
I am a certified Hanen - It Takes Two to Talk presenter. This research-based parent course is designed for parents of young children (up to 5 years of age) who have been identified as having a language delay. Over 6-8 sessions, parents will learn about their child's communication, as well as specific strategies to develop their receptive and expressive language skills naturally throughout their day together.
The program offers the following:
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6-8 training sessions for parents in small, personalized groups
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A pre-program consultation for you and your child with me.
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Three individual visits for you and your child with me in which you are videotaped while practicing strategies to help your child achieve specific communication goals. You and I then watch the videotaped interaction to “see” what’s helping your child and what you can modify to help even more.
This parent course will be offered throughout the year, dependent on demand. If you'd like to register your interest, please contact me.
For more information about It Takes Two to Talk, click here.
COFFEE GROUPS
It's never too early to start thinking about communication!
I am happy to visit coffee groups and answer any questions you have about children's communication. Topics include:
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
I am also available to talk or answer questions on any communication topic that your group is interested in.
Contact me for more information or to discuss what you'd like.
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