Cheshire & Merseyside Hearing Impairment Network
Liverpool Speech and Language Therapy Service for Deaf Children PIAG 297 (183kB)
Information
Our aim is to provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to children and young people diagnosed with a severe to profound permanent hearing level.
Our role is to advise and support parents and carers whose child or young person has been diagnosed with permanent hearing level.
We can offer ideas and suggestions to help with communication. This can be through spoken language and/or signing.
Who do we see and how is my child referred?
We see children and young people with severe to profound permanent hearing level.
The referral is usually made by the Audiology Team or Teacher of the Deaf.
However, anyone can make a referral, as long as parental consent is obtained and the child is registered with a GP in Cheshire & Merseyside. Your child will be seen within 18 weeks of receipt of the referral.
Where is the service offered?
Children can be seen in a number of locations, which are flexible to meet your needs:
• At home (for very young children)
• Children’s Centre / Mainstream nurseries & schools
• Via digital consultations
• Specialist Deaf Resource Bases in Liverpool
• Community Clinics
First Appointment
This is an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s skills in the following areas:
- their listening skills and use of hearing aids / cochlear implants
- their attention and play
- how they follow instructions
- using words/signs in sentences
- saying sounds & talking clearly.
We work closely with parents and colleagues including:
- Teachers of the Deaf
- Audiology Dept.
- Nursery or school
How we support you and your child
Following the assessment, we will discuss with you the best way to support your child’s listening, speech, language and communication skills. As your child’s skills develop the type of support they receive may also change.
We may agree at this stage your child does not need support at this time and they will be discharged.
Working Together
An effective way of supporting your child is by working together on agreed targets and ideas that can be carried out by everyone involved with them.
The Speech & Language Therapist will work closely with you, Nursery Staff, Teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Sensory Support Staff. A named person should practice the suggested activities on a regular basis.
Some children may benefit from a set number of sessions with a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to work on your child’s specific targets.
Supporting everyone involved with your child
Formal courses and informal training can be provided to parents, education and support staff and other professionals.
Contact the Team
Please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions. Feedback is welcomed at any time:
How to get in touch:
Specialist Speech & Language Therapy Network for Deaf People
Liverpool Innovations Park
1st Floor, Kilby House, Digital Way Liverpool, L7 9NJ
Telephone: 0151 295 3962
Email: [email protected]
Your health and wellbeing are important to us.
Our staff can provide advice and guidance about staying healthy and feeling good about yourself.
We can also direct you to other services/activities which may be able to help.
Useful contacts
National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)
8 -18 years The Buzz (NDCS) www.ndcs.org.uk / 0808 800 8880
Email: [email protected]
This leaflet only gives general information. You must always discuss the individual treatment of your child with the appropriate member of staff. Do not rely on this leaflet alone for information about your child’s treatment.
Our Patients Matter
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust aims to provide high-quality services which reflect the needs of our communities. This means listening and responding to comments to help improve the services we deliver.
If you have any comments or concerns you can speak with a member of staff or contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service:
PALS ([email protected])
0151 252 5374 / 0151 252 5161
This information can be made available in other languages and formats if requested.
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
East Prescot Road
Liverpool
L14 5AB
Tel: 0151 228 4811
This information can be made available in other languages and formats if requested.
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
PIAG: 297