Talking Toolbox Northwest Ltd

• What they offer / teach

  Private paediatric speech and language therapy including detailed initial assessment of a child's speech, language and communication, followed by therapy sessions where appropriate. Named interventions include Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT), It Takes Two To Talk, children's stammering therapy (including accredited Palin Parent-Child Interaction therapy), speech therapy for toddlers/late talkers and speech sound therapy. They also work with local schools and early years settings to strengthen speech, language and communication.

• Ages served

  The service supports children and young people, with specialist stammering support stated as up to the age of 16; play-based support is offered for toddlers and late talkers. No minimum age is stated.

• Approach

  Specialist evidence-based interventions are used, such as PACT, with play-based assessment and practical early-language support for parents and carers. Principal therapist Laura Coverley trained with the Michael Palin Centre (Palin PCI, Supporting 8-14s, CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and 'Stammering plus' for autistic children who stammer) and was involved in the Palin STSC 8-14 research study. Assessment and therapy are delivered in a purpose-built paediatric clinic described as an inviting, comfortable space for parents and children, with clinic, visit and online options across the North West.

• Admissions

  Families are invited to contact the service for a free, no-obligation discussion about their child's speech, language and communication needs; therapy sessions are determined following the child's initial assessment. Sessions are based at Pitter Patter Clinic, Windle, St Helens, with coverage across North West areas including Warrington, Wigan, Bolton, Preston, Manchester and Liverpool.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website, other than that the initial discussion about your child's needs is free and without obligation.

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