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What is Speech and Language Therapy?

Speech and Language Therapy supports children who have difficulties with any aspect of communication. This includes how clearly they speak, how well they understand what's said to them, how they express themselves, and how they interact with others. Therapy is tailored to each child — and in our experience, when it's delivered in a fun, engaging way through play and activities children actually enjoy, the results can be remarkable.

Supporting your child's communication journey. 

Every child develops at their own pace, but if you have a niggling worry about your child's speech or language, you're not alone — and you're in the right place. At Bright Voices, we connect families with experienced, passionate Speech and Language Therapists who genuinely love what they do. Whether your child is just starting to talk or is a teenager struggling to find the right words, we're here to help.

Areas we support:

Our therapists work across a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs:

🗣️ Speech sounds — difficulty pronouncing certain sounds or being understood by others

đź’¬ Language delay and disorder — difficulties understanding others or expressing thoughts and ideas

🔄 Stammering — disruptions to the flow and rhythm of speech

🤝 Social communication — difficulties with the unwritten rules of conversation and interaction, often associated with autism

🔇 Selective mutism — anxiety-based difficulty speaking in certain situations

đź“š Vocabulary and literacy — word finding difficulties or language that impacts reading and writing

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If you're not sure whether your child's difficulty fits into one of these areas, don't worry — just get in touch and we'll help you figure out the best next step.

Get in touch

If you're worried about your child's communication, you're in the right place. Our qualified Speech and Language Therapists works with children aged 0–18 across a range of speech, language, and communication needs. Simply fill in the form with a few details and we'll endeavour to match you with a therapist who's right for your child. There's no obligation — just a conversation to get started.

Seeking Speech and Language Therapy support? Fill out this quick form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Please fill out all required information below.

The referral form is the quickest way to get your child's journey started. However, if you have a specific query that the form doesn't cover, or if you need to get in touch about an existing referral, you can reach us at:

help@brightvoicesspeechtherapy.com

Useful Resources & Support

You don't have to figure this out alone. Alongside the support we provide at Bright Voices, there are some brilliant organisations out there with free advice, guidance, and communities for families just like yours. Here are some of our favourites:

Speech & Language

  • Talking Point — www.talkingpoint.org.uk Our go-to recommendation for parents who want to understand more about how children's communication develops. Full of practical guidance, milestone checklists, and advice on what to do if you're worried.

  • I CAN / Speech and Language UK — www.ican.org.uk | www.speechandlanguage.org.uk A children's communication charity with straightforward, friendly resources for families navigating speech and language difficulties. Worth checking both sites as content sits across the old and new name.

  • RCSLT — www.rcslt.org The professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK — useful if you want to understand more about what speech and language therapy involves.

  • Afasic — www.afasic.org.uk A charity supporting children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs and their families. Includes practical resources and a helpline.

  • DLD and Me — www.dldandme.co.uk A fantastic, accessible website specifically about Developmental Language Disorder — what it is, how it affects children, and how to support them at home and in school.

Stammering

  • STAMMA — www.stamma.org A warm, welcoming community for children who stammer and their families. Includes a helpline, parent resources, and advice on supporting your child's confidence alongside their speech.

Autism & Social Communication

  • National Autistic Society — www.autism.org.uk The UK's leading autism charity with a wealth of information for families, including guidance on communication, diagnosis, and day-to-day support.

  • Autism Education Trust — www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk Focused on supporting autistic children in school settings — helpful if you're navigating education support alongside therapy.

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Selective Mutism

  • SMIRA — www.selectivemutism.co.uk A friendly and informative resource for families of children with selective mutism, with practical advice and a supportive community.

General Child Development

  • NHS — Speech and Language in Children — www.nhs.uk/conditions/speech-language-therapy A clear, no-nonsense overview of speech and language therapy for children from the NHS, including when to seek help.

  • Zero to Three — www.zerotothree.org Brilliant resources on early childhood development — particularly useful for families of babies and toddlers with early communication concerns.

Early Years

  • BBC Tiny Happy People — www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people Brilliant free resource from the BBC with short videos and activities to support early communication development in babies and toddlers. Really accessible and very practical.

  • Words for Life — www.wordsforlife.org.uk Run by the National Literacy Trust, this focuses on supporting early language and literacy development. Lots of practical tips for reading, talking, and playing with young children.

ADHD & Learning Differences

  • ADHD UK — www.adhduk.co.uk Honest, helpful support for families affected by ADHD, including how it can impact communication, listening, and learning.

  • British Dyslexia Association — www.bdadyslexia.org.uk Practical guidance for families where dyslexia or related language difficulties are part of the picture.

  • Elklan — www.elklan.co.uk Provides training and resources for supporting children's language development, with some free parent resources — particularly useful for families of children with developmental language disorder.

Emotional Wellbeing

  • Young Minds — www.youngminds.org.uk Because communication difficulties can affect so much more than just speech. Young Minds offers mental health support and advice for children and their families, and is a great place to turn if your child's confidence or emotional wellbeing is being impacted.

Education & SEN

  • IPSEA — www.ipsea.org.uk Free, independent advice for families working through the EHCP process. An invaluable resource if you're trying to get the right support in place at school.

  • Contact — www.contact.org.uk A charity that supports families with disabled children — helpful if you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start.

  • SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) — find your local service at www.kids.org.uk/sendiass Every local authority in England has a SENDIASS offering free, impartial advice and support to families of children with SEND. If you're unsure about your rights or how to navigate the school system, your local SENDIASS is a great first port of call.

Apps Worth Downloading

  • Universally Speaking — free on the App Store and Google Play. A handy guide produced by RCSLT and I CAN showing what sounds children should be producing at each age. Great for a quick reference on the go.

  • NHS Start4Life — available via the NHS website and app. Includes communication tips and activities for babies and young children alongside general health guidance.

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