Supporting your Child with
Rachel Denney Speech and Language Therapy is a specialist service. There are a range of needs that I can support with. If you are unsure whether I am the right therapist for you, please get in touch and we can talk this through.
- Communication and interaction needs associated with autism (suspected or formally diagnosed)
- Gestalt language processors (echoing and copying language learning style)
- Complex needs
- Global developmental delay
- Demand avoidant or demand sensitive profiles
- Non-speaking or minimally speaking clients
- Social communication and interaction needs
- AAC such as signing (Makaton), communication boards and tablet based communication systems.
- Preschool language delay
What to Expect
- Initial Contact: Together we establish that I am the right therapist for your child’s needs and I explain the assessment process. This can be done through a free 15 minute phone call or through email if you prefer.
- Assessment: A detailed evaluation tailored to your child’s needs. This takes place over two appointments: a virtual information gathering session with you and then an in-person assessment session with you and your child. The in-person assessment can take place at your home or your child’s educational setting.
- Report: You will receive a detailed report about your child’s communication strengths and needs. This includes strategies and recommendations for next steps. The report is shared with you as a draft to check for accuracy before we agree on who it may be useful to share it with.
- Therapy Sessions: Practical, engaging, and effective sessions built around clear goals.
- Review: Regular progress reviews and updates to your therapy plan as needed.
Services offered
Rachel Denney Speech and Language Therapy provides an individualised approach to supporting children’s communication needs. I work within a neurodiversity affirming, strengths based framework throughout all of the services provided.
Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of language, communication and interaction strengths and needs. I provide a detailed report with strategies and recommendations.
Therapy
Individually tailored sessions designed to build skills, confidence, and independence in communication and interaction.
Consultation and advice
Guidance for families, preschools, schools and other professionals. I can provide individualised support which is tailored to your specific needs.
Reports
Reports for a range of purposes including Education, Health and Care Needs assessments (EHCNa) and to update Educational, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) at annual review.
Workshops and training
Bespoke workshops for parents, caregivers, education settings and organisations on a range of topics related to communication, autism and wider neurodivergence.