Dorking Speech and Language Therapy

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

Use this guidance for advice about what to ask to help you make sure that children and young people are happy and protected in clubs, groups and activities. Find out more on our terms and disclaimer.

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Supporting children and young people in gaining their identity within the world through language and communication. I am trauma informed with 12 years of SEN school experience in working with a range of diagnoses and mental health needs.
This service offers support for families and schools to encourage generalisation of skills and to develop interaction and communication strategies to keep the children and young people in mind, develop meaningful friendships and access education.

What we do

• Individual intervention and assessment for children and young people who present with speech, language and communication needs in their home or school environment.
• Training and support for staff, families and professionals who work and interact with the child or young person.
• Highly specialist, trauma-informed Speech and Language therapist working with SEMH, ASC, ADHD, PDA, ODD, DLD.
• Offering knowledge and experience of the school environment, paired with clinical skills, to support social cognition, connection, receptive and expressive language skills to encourage curiosity, awareness and motivation to learn.
• Sessions take place face-to-face after a telephone consultation to gather information from the referee.

Age range

3-25

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

No