Speech and language therapy
Children who appear to have significant difficulties eating and drinking may be eligible for Speech and Language Therapy.
Concerned settings can raise concerns directly with a family's health visitor or doctor. Consider using the
from the toolkit to highlight your concerns.This could help with...
Support children and young people who find it difficult to produce the sounds needed for clear speech, or who don't understand what's being said to them, or who struggle to express themselves using appropriate words and sentences. Help with social communication skills and interacting with others, as well as specific conditions such as stammering or hearing impairment.