We offer an evidence-based and flexible one-to-one assessment and intervention service to children presenting with speech, language and feeding (eating, drinking, and swallowing) problems. We work with:

• Children who are late to talk (Late Talkers)

• Children with no spoken language

• Children with speech sound disorders/dyspraxia (i.e., children who have difficulty pronouncing words)

• Children with language disorders (e.g. Developmental Language Disorder)

• Children with developmental delays and disabilities

• Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

• Children with hearing loss/impairment

• Children who stammer

• Children with restricted diets (i.e., children who eat only a small range of foods)

• Children who have difficulty managing foods of different textures

All input begins with a free, no obligation 15-minute consultation where you can discuss your concerns and decide if Communication Express is the right service for you and your child.

If you decide to proceed, consultation is followed by an initial assessment. This will typically take place within 2-weeks of initial contact and last approximately 90-minutes. Initial assessment includes completion of a background questionnaire(s), formal and/or informal assessment of your child’s speech, language and/or feeding skills, and verbal discussion of the findings.

Therapy may also be provided in our newly opened, child-friendly clinic in Ballyroney village, Co. Down. Ballyroney is located just 15-minutes from Banbridge and 30-minutes from Lisburn, Newry, Kilkeel and Downpatrick. The therapy space is easily accessed with off-street parking available. Clinic-based visits last 45-minutes or 60-minutes.

Communication Express can support teaching teams through the provision of individual and/or small group therapy within schools and preschools. The format and duration of any school-based therapy can be tailored to the needs of your setting.