Speech and Language Therapy services
Our Speech and Language Therapists support children, young people and adults with a wide range of communication needs. We provide personalised assessment and therapy to help individuals develop their skills, communicate with greater confidence and participate more fully in everyday life.
How We Can Help
Speech and Language Assessments
At FunctionAbility, we provide comprehensive, person-centred Speech and Language Therapy assessments for children, young people and adults. Our assessments explore an individual’s communication strengths, needs and the impact these may have on everyday life, helping us provide practical, evidence-based recommendations.
Assessments can support EHCPs, education planning, therapy programmes, reviews and legal or statutory processes.
We use a combination of standardised assessments, clinical observation and functional communication analysis, tailored to each individual. Depending on their needs, assessments may include:
Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF-5)
Assessment of Comprehension and Expression (ACE)
Renfrew Action Picture Test (RAPT)
Test of Abstract Language Comprehension (TALC)
CLEAR for speech clarity and intelligibility
Diagnostic Evaluation of Articulation and Phonology (DEAP)
STAP and STASS for speech sound development
Pragmatics Profile for social communication
Renfrew Bus Story for narrative and expressive language
Progression Tools to monitor communication development
Assessment may also include play-based observation, conversation samples, informal assessment and real-life communication tasks, helping us understand how communication needs affect the individual beyond a clinical assessment.
Following assessment, we can provide clear recommendations and, where required, a detailed written report outlining findings, support needs and practical next steps.
Ongoing Therapy and Support
Alongside assessment, we provide ongoing Speech and Language Therapy for children, young people and adults. Therapy is individualised and goal-led, focusing on communication skills that make a meaningful difference in everyday life.
Support may include:
Tailored therapy for speech, language, communication and interaction needs
Practical strategies for home, education, work and the wider community
Guidance for parents, carers and professionals
Monitoring and reviewing progress towards individual goals
Written reports and recommendations where required
Reassessment as needs and circumstances change
We support a wide range of communication needs, including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), autism, ADHD-related communication needs, speech sound disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, selective mutism, social communication needs, developmental delay and communication changes following neurological injury or illness.
Our approach is evidence-based, practical and person-centred, focusing on what matters to the individual and helping them communicate with greater confidence and participate more fully in everyday life.
Home and Family Support
Communication is part of everyday family life. Our Speech and Language Therapists work with individuals and families to develop practical strategies that support communication within familiar routines, relationships and activities.
Support may include:
Developing speech, language and communication skills
Supporting understanding and expression
Building confidence in everyday conversations
Creating communication-friendly routines and environments
Guidance and coaching for parents, carers and family members
Strategies that can be used consistently between therapy sessions
By working together, we aim to make communication strategies practical, achievable and meaningful, helping individuals use their skills where they matter most.
Education and Workplace Support
Communication plays an important role in learning, working and building relationships. Our Speech and Language Therapists work with individuals, education settings and workplaces to identify communication needs and develop practical strategies that support participation and confidence.
Support may include:
Strategies to support understanding, expression and communication
Social communication and interaction skills
Speech clarity and confidence
Support with listening, processing and following instructions
Recommendations for reasonable adjustments
Guidance for teachers, support staff, employers and colleagues
Liaison with other professionals to promote consistent support
Our aim is to create communication-friendly environments that help individuals feel understood, participate more fully and achieve their goals in education and work.