For Parents
Supportive, fun and engaging
Working hand-in-hand with families to target each child’s specific needs
Working with parents
Having good speech and language skills is important for your child to learn, make friends and enjoy life. Addressing problems as early as possible gives your child the best chance of reaching their true potential.
If your child has difficulty with speaking, they may struggle at school, academically and socially. With the right help, your child can develop the skills they need to thrive.
How can Small Talk help?
Currently, there is no waiting list, so assessments can normally be arranged within 1-2 weeks. Small Talk offers support to children of primary school age, with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
All sessions are held at and in collaboration with your child’s school setting.
Language delay
Late first words, late joining words together, delayed use of grammar, delayed understanding of language
Speech sound disorders
Difficult to understand – problems with pronunciation, sound patterns or making sounds.
Language disorder
Difficulties in expressive and receptive language use
Stammering
Problems with fluent speech, getting stuck on words or sounds