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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY DEPARTMENT
DUNDEE
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Some Questions Answered
The role of the Speech and Language Therapist
The Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist will see babies and children where there are
concerns about their communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing skills.
How can a child be referred?
Speech and Language Therapists have an open referral system. Parents and families can
refer directly or ask their G.P. or Health Visitor to do this.
Where would a child be seen?
Speech and Language Therapists work in variety of settings including nurseries, schools,
developmental centres and at home.
What happens during an assessment?
The Speech and Language Therapist will look closely at:
• How a child communicates
• What they communicate about
• Who they communicate with
• Why they communicate
• Eating, drinking and swallowing skills
Information is gathered by talking to the parents/carers, playing with the child and may
involve some formal assessments. The Speech and Language Therapist will explain what
she is doing throughout the session and discuss the results of her findings with you
What happens next?
If ongoing assessment or therapy is required then the Speech and Language Therapist will
discuss the options of the family. Therapy can be delivered in a variety of ways including
individual sessions and groups. The child may be seen on a regular basis, for blocks of
therapy as required, or may be seen on a review basis only with advice to parents.
For more information contact:
The Speech and Language Therapy Department
Centre for Child Health
19 Dudhope Terrace
DUNDEE
DD3 6HH
Telephone: 01382 346550
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