Speech and Language Therapists

The role of the Speech & Language Therapist is:

To carry out assessments: Children are assessed using formal and informal assessments and observations in a variety of activities within and out with the classroom.
To be part of an Inter-agency Team: where appropriate involving Parents, School Staff, Nurse, Physiotherapist, Dietician, Psychologist and / or Social Worker.
Assessment is ongoing and areas assessed are: Non-verbal communication, Interaction skills, Verbal Communication skills and Eating and Drinking skills.
To devise and contribute to programmes for each child. The Speech and Language Therapist works collaboratively with Parents, Classroom Staff and the Inter-agency Team to promote Language and Communication skills, which are an essential part of the child’s daily life.