Support & FAQs

What happens in an initial assessment?

Our initial assessments last between 60-90 minutes and will assess all areas of your child’s communication e.g., attention and listening, play, interaction, understanding, language, and speech sounds. If you would like to know more, listen to our recent podcast episode on “What happens in a speech and language therapy assessment”

What happens if my child does not want to engage in the assessment?

That’s perfectly okay! We all know assessments are incredibly boring for our little ones, no matter how fun we might try to make them. There is plenty of information we can gain from informal observation of their play and interactions as well as discussions with yourselves, as you are your child’s experts.

When do I have to pay?

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, therefore you will not be invoiced until after your session. Our preferred payment method is bank transfer, however you are welcome to pay by cash, card or cheque, please let us know if you would like to pay by one of these methods.

Where are you located?

We are based at Basepoint Waterlooville Business Centre. To find out more about how to get here and what a typical assessment room might look like click the ‘getting here’ button.

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Common Communication Concerns

  • My child isn't talking as much as other children their age

    All children learn at their own pace - and some will pick up language much quicker than others. There are lots of things you can do to help your child understand and talk more. It’s a great idea to get in touch with us for an assessment

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  • My child is difficult to understand

    Lots of children are little chatterboxes but can sound very unclear, particularly to unfamiliar listeners. Usually, these children are making consistent sound pattern changes because they find certain sounds easier to say than others. We can help find out which are the tricky sounds and show you how to work on these at home

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  • My child gets stuck on their words

    A large proportion of children will experience a period of stuttering or stammering at some point in their language development. A vast majority will grow out of it with no extra input! However, if your child finds their stammer is impacting on their education or social participation, then we can help them to embrace themselves as a stammerer, and provide them with strategies to manage their stammer.

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  • My child won't talk to other adults

    Some children may be happy to talk at home or with familiar adults but due to high anxieties are unable to talk to unfamiliar adults or in other environments. This is known as ‘selective mutism’ or ‘situational mutism’. Talking Lab can help you to support your child with their communication anxieties.

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  • My child is waiting for an NHS appointment

    Waiting lists can be so frustrating! We understand that sooner is better and we aim to fit you in as quickly as possible so that no time is wasted worrying! You are still entitled to NHS support even while receiving private therapy, and we can communicate and work with NHS services to ensure your child has the best support possible

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  • My child has a developmental condition

    The world of support services can be a scary and overwhelming place when you have a child who is identified as Autistic, Down syndrome or any number of other conditions. A speech and language therapist can help to identify communication goals, discuss and deliver different intervention options, provide resources and training, signpost to and coordinate with other organisations and attend meetings with other professionals

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