Speech therapy

Nannathree
Nannathree Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
in Cerebral Palsy Network
My grandson is nine year old with very little speech. His speech therapy has basically been not enough. 
He was awarded 3 sessions just before Christmas...1 was in December, 1 this week and the next one is in March.
I would like to get him more frequent treatment but not sure where to turn.
Does anyone have any idea?

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @Nannathree

    I will tag @NicolaLatheySLT and hopefully she can point you in the right direction :)
  • Nannathree
    Nannathree Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Thank you so much. It is frustrating watching him as we can see with the correct therapy his speech will improve. 
  • NicolaLatheySLT
    NicolaLatheySLT Online Community Member Posts: 40 Contributor
    edited January 2019
    Hello @Nannathree,  I would recommend that you write a letter to your local NHS SLT team to ask if he is receiving the highest level of intervention that he is entitled to.  Then, it is a good idea to get the appropriate level of intervention written into his EHCP (a legally binding document laying out the child's specific needs).  Good luck and best wishes, Nicola

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