Our Speech and Language Therapy team supports Adults with learning disabilities on a range of communication and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) with the aim of providing functional support and promoting independence. 

How we can help: 

We work closely with our team colleagues (nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians) to provide a multidisciplinary, whole person approach that's tailored to you. We work with you to achieve the outcomes you want, which are functional in nature, focusing on (but not limited to):

• communication assessments
• social stories
• visual prompt cards for particular needs or routines
• dysphagia (eating and drinking difficulties)
• total communication resources
• training and modelling use of alternative communication aids
• work placement support (visuals and training)
• communication books and passports
• signing support
• visuals and support with Mental Capacity Act assessments
• training – communication/signing/dysphagia