Children's Speech and Language Therapy

Our expert therapists based in Stirling provide assessment, diagnosis and therapy for a range of needs including: 

• Developmental language disorder (DLD)

• Language delay

• Speech sound difficulties

• Childhood apraxia of speech

• Selective / Situational mutism

• Autism 

• Voice disorders

What is Developmental Language Disorder?

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) means a child has ongoing difficulties understanding and/or using language.

This may affect everyday communication and learning. A child with DLD may:

• Struggle to understand instructions or what people are saying

• Find it difficult to answer questions clearly

• Have trouble putting words and sentences together

• Find it hard to explain thoughts, ideas, or stories

• Struggle to join in conversations with others

These difficulties can impact confidence, learning, and social interaction. With the right support, children can make progress in their communication skills over time.

What is Language Delay?

A language delay means a child’s speech and language skills are developing more slowly than expected for their age.

This may look like:

• Using fewer words than other children

• Struggling to form sentences appropriate for their age

• Finding it difficult to understand questions or instructions

• Becoming frustrated when trying to communicate

• Having difficulty interacting with peers

However, with the right support, children can make progress with their language development. 

What is a Speech Sound Difficulty?

When a child’s speech is less well pronounced and more difficult to understand compared to other children of the same age, this might be because of a speech difficulty. 

Pre-School Autism: 

This informal assessment is helpful for parents who are concerned about their child’s social interaction and communication development and wish to think about potential strategies of support. 

Includes developmental history,  a play based assessment session and detailed report.