According to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), “speech and language therapy provides treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing.

Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are allied health professionals. They work with parents, carers and other professionals, such as teachers, nurses, occupational therapists and doctors.”

Here in Manchester, Manchester Local Care Organisation‘s (MLCO) Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) team provides a citywide service offering assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of children aged 0-16 years (or up to 19 years if a young person attends a Manchester-based Specialist Support School) who have speech, language and communication needs. This includes support for those with difficulties with social communication, feeding and swallowing, and voice.

You can find out more about the SALT service on MLCO’s website.

Below are some articles and events on our website that relate to speech and language therapy:

Twinkleboost Explorers – Virtual Session

Twinkleboost Explorers – Virtual Session

This is an online interactive sensory storytelling session for children with additional needs, telling the story of Peter Rabbit. Everyone will receive your own free box of equipment through the post to join in with the session. Please register with your address to receive

By Jordan @ MPCF|2020-08-27T16:03:55+01:00September 1st, 2020|Categories: Coronavirus, Family|Tags: speech and language therapy, summer, The Charity Service, Therapeutic Forest, Twinkleboost|

Manchester’s Ordinarily Available Provision for Early Years

Manchester’s Ordinarily Available Provision for Early Years

It's our pleasure to share with you the final draft of Manchester's Ordinarily Available Provision for Early Years document, which describes the support, strategies and activities that are available in early years settings to young children with additional needs, without the need for a formal

Parent Sharing: Setting up a Support Group with a Difference

Parent Sharing: Setting up a Support Group with a Difference

After my son got a diagnosis of ASD at 2 years old, I felt alone. The waiting lists for SALT, OT and other services seemed endless. A few parents have approached me with the same heartache and I want that to change. Alongside MPCF I

By Jenna Hillyard|2021-02-28T13:12:32+00:00June 24th, 2020|Categories: Parent Sharing|Tags: autism, coffee morning, occupational therapy, SPACE Group, speech and language therapy, support group|

Back to School Resources for Autistic Students, Their Parents and Schools/Colleges

Back to School Resources for Autistic Students, Their Parents and Schools/Colleges

At the start of June, Manchester produced a "back to school" pack that staff from Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy and the Clinical Service for Children with Disabilities have put together as a multi-agency project. It includes a pack for parents, booklets for younger