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Speech and Language Therapy Services in Coventry
The Community Speech & Language Therapy Team
If your child has been referred to speech and language therapy they will be seen in a clinic in your community. Children always attend their appointments with their parents/carers or key worker.
We see children that have difficulties in one or more of the areas listed below:-
- Comprehension: understanding words and sentences
- Expression: using vocabulary and using sentences
- Speech: talking clearly and using a range of sounds
- Voice: the way your voice sounds
- Stammering: talking smoothly
The therapist will asses, advise and recommend what the next step will be.
You will usually be seen for the first appointment within 3 months of your child being referred.
You will need to opt-into and ring us for an appointment when you receive a letter. If you do not attend the appointment, we will have to discharge your child from our service.
Coventry & PCT does not provide a service in Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 for language difficulties within the Community Team.
Pre-school Special Needs Team
If your child has complex needs you will have an appointment at home or nursery arranged within you by the therapist. They will then give you activities to try with your child for both you and the nursery and will see you to update these.
This team sees children up until they go into their reception year at school - they will then be transferred to school age services.
Children's Centres Speech and Language Therapists
The therapists who work in the Children's Centres provide advice and training to families and professionals. They may refer children to the speech and language therapy service.
Special Schools Therapist
Children who attend a special school nursery will be seen by a speech and language therapist based in their school.
They will be seen for any communication difficulty and any advice about their eating and drinking skills.
Cleft Palette Therapist
Specialist assessment, advice and therapy will be provided for children with a cleft palate. There is close liaison with the Cleft Palate Team at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Your child will have a named Speech and Language Therapist.
Hearing Impairment Therapist
Specialist assessment, advice and therapy will be given for all children with a permanent hearing loss. This service may be offered at home, clinic or school. There is close liaison with the Sensory Support Service (Teachers of the Deaf).
Dysfluency
Specialist advice, assessment and therapy are available to children and young people who stammer. This can be individual, group or family sessions.