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Welcome to Bright Sky Speech and Language Therapy!
Does your child need help with talking?
My name is Katie Bass and I provide a high quality private speech and language service for toddlers, children and young adults with speech, language and communication needs in Walsall, Birmingham and the West Midlands area.
About
Katie Bass CertMRCSLT HCPC(Reg)
I am a speech and language therapist with several years’ post-qualification experience. I work with toddlers, children and young adults with a wide range of communication needs, including:
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speech delay
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delay or difficulties with language / understanding and using words and sentences
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short term memory
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global developmental delay
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learning disabilities
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autism
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ADHD
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stammering
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attachment disorder
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selective mutism
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I work with a wide range of clients including toddlers, school-aged children and young adults. I work in nurseries, mainstream schools, special schools and colleges.
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I am able to quickly build up a good rapport with children and young adults, win their trust and make Speech and Language Therapy sessions fun. I am able to help parents, carers, nursery and school staff to support children with their talking and help with their general communication in the most effective way.
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I am registered with the:
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Health and Care Professions Council. This is the statutory regulator of Speech and Language Therapists
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Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. This is the professional body of and for Speech and Language Therapists
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Information Commissioners Office
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I have an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is essential to give children with speech and language difficulties the help they need:
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... language is the fundamental life skill for children, and language development has a profound impact on all other aspects of life ... A recent study revealed that 7.58% of all children have a language impairment, or two children in every Year One class of 30 children...
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Children with language difficulties are likely to have problems with reading, learning in school, socialising, making friends, and understanding and controlling emotions. Without the right support at the right time, a child’s life chances can be significantly hampered (I CAN, 2016).
Feedback for Bright Sky Speech and Language Therapy!
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Thank you so much for your support, we are really grateful and happy and our son seems happy too ... so WELL DONE KATIE!
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The difference since my son has been with Katie is amazing and we are truly grateful for that.
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My son had trouble pronouncing his "l" sound. He has come on lots since working with Katie. She is very good with children and engages them in a fun and sympathetic manner. Would recommend.
Services
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Full assessment:
This session involves:
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finding out information about your child’s developmental history
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discussing any concerns that you may have about your child's talking
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informal assessment e.g. observations in various settings with different people; assessment through play
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formal assessment e.g. tests that give information about your child’s communication in comparison to other children of the same age
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free verbal feedback and advice
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Assessment sessions usually last around 1 - 1.5 hours.
A full written report can also be provided at additional cost.
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Therapy sessions:
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Sessions will be planned according to needs of the child or young adult. Targets will be jointly agreed with parents or the young person themselves. These might include help with:​
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understanding and remembering what other people say
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learning new words
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talking in sentences
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talking clearly / speech sounds
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conversation skills
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ability to develop and maintain friendships
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understanding social situations / social skills
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Therapy may be in the form of:
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1-to-1 direct therapy with the Speech and Language Therapist.
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a therapy programme carried out by nursery, school or home.
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training for people around the child to learn strategies, adapt their own communication and the environment to best support the child.
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Parents, carers, school / nursery staff will be given advice and activities to practice targets in between therapy sessions.
Therapy sessions can take place at home, nursery or school.
Direct therapy sessions usually last from around 60 minutes, including time to feedback and discuss with parents, carers, school or nursery staff.
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If you have any concerns regarding your child's talking or general communication, please feel free to get in touch with no obligation.
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Services for schools
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Schools and other settings can buy days per term for individual and group therapy, assessments, reviews and target setting. Please contact me directly to discuss rates.
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Products
Visit my store for activities and games to help with speech, language and communication:
www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Bright-Sky-Speech-And-Language-Therapy
Contact
To find out more, please provide information about your child's needs and your location.
Bright Sky Speech & Language Therapy