Speech, Language and Communication (SALT)
In Wirral, there is dedicated support available for speech, language, and communication needs. Specialists in this field work closely with schools, families, and students to provide tailored assistance. These professionals help students who may struggle with speaking, understanding, or expressing themselves. They use various techniques and therapies to improve communication skills, such as speech therapy, language development exercises, and assistive technology. The support aims to enhance students' ability to communicate effectively, interact with others, and succeed in their academic and social lives. Through this specialised support in Wirral, individuals with speech, language, and communication needs are given the necessary tools and strategies to confidently express themselves and participate fully in educational and everyday activities.
Wirral’s Speech and Language Therapy Service
Wirral’s Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service is a specialist service supporting children and young people aged 0-19 with speech, language and communication needs. Support is also given to children and young people with eating and drinking disorders.
Young people aged 19-25 are also supported with education, health and care plans.
The team provides assessments, diagnosis and treatments for children and young people with:
language and communication needs (including developmental language disorder)
specific difficulties in producing speech sounds
hearing impairment
stammering
autism/social interaction difficulties
voice disorders
selective mutism
This film will explain what to expect from a community speech and language therapy session, and why it's so important that your child comes to their session.
How to access the service
Accessing the service is by referral only and children and young people must be registered with a Wirral GP.
Referrals can come from a range of healthcare professionals including health visitors, allied health professionals, GPs, paediatric consultants, school special education needs coordinators and nursery managers.
Healthcare professionals can access electronic referral forms via SystmOne. GPs can use their own single access referral form.
Referrals from other professionals can be completed and emailed or posted.
Further Support
Wirral Speech and Language Service (SALT)
Accessing the service is by referral only and children and young people must be registered with a Wirral GP.
Referrals can come from a range of healthcare professionals including health visitors, allied health professionals, GPs, paediatric consultants, school special education needs coordinators and nursery managers.
0151 514 2334
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Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
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