The SALT Box Therapy approach

The SALT Box Therapy approach

What we offer

Speech and language assessments

Our therapists are equipped to provide detailed assessments for a range of speech and language difficulties including the following:

• phonological delays and impairments
• oral and verbal dyspraxia
• receptive language delays and impairments
• expressive language delays and impairments

Our therapists use a range of formal, standardized assessment batteries alongside more informal assessment techniques to navigate the complex relationships between the development of receptive and expressive language. Using a combination of information from parents and carers, school staff observations, standardized assessment scores and informal observations, our therapists can create a speech and language profile detailing strengths and areas of development for each individual.

Speech and language assessments are often combined with social communication assessments to build a complete picture of each individual and consequently take time. To complete a full assessment including a detailed assessment report can take between 8 and 15 hours depending on the complexity of the case.

Social communication assessments

Our therapists are equipped to provide detailed social communication assessments focusing on the following areas of development:

• the understanding and use of abstract and ambiguous language
• how we use language in social situations
• perspective taking
• understanding how our behaviour can impact those around us
• understanding how other people’s behaviours can impact us
• social observational skills

Our therapists use a range of informal assessment techniques to assess the complexities of social communication development. Using a combination of information from parents and carers, school staff observations, informal activities and informal observations, our therapists can create a social communication profile detailing strengths and areas of development for each individual.

Assessments to support/ update EHCPs

Our therapists are fully equipped to manage the assessment and report writing process required from local authorities when an individual or their parents/ carers are applying for or updating an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Assessments would generally take place in an individual’s educational setting and/or at home depending on each individual case.

Our therapists take care to provide detailed evidence to support any recommendations relating to support within schools, colleges or universities as well as any specific speech and language therapy management and intervention.

Therapists are available to attend Annual Review meetings and provide an up-to-date report if requested.

Multidisciplinary assessments

The SALT Box is able to arrange Occupational Therapy (OT) assessments and Psychological assessments. Please contact The SALT Box for further details and to talk through your own, or your child’s specific needs.

Second opinion and expert advice

Our therapists are available to provide second opinions and expert advice where needed. We are proud of our integrity and feel confident that we can provide sign posts to other professionals and disciplines if required.

Bespoke training services

Maria and the SALT Box therapists are available to provide training to individuals, small groups or larger conferences.

Please contact the SALT Box for further details and to chat through your personal training needs.

Therapy and therapeutic support within schools, colleges and universities

The SALT Box therapists believe that a multidisciplinary approach to intervention is the most effective way in which to support an individual reach their potential. It is therefore critical that therapists work in conjunction with teachers, educational staff, parents or carers
and any other professionals involved in the care
and management of a young person. In this way, it is possible to support an individual to practice ideas and strategies in as many different settings as possible, increasing the generalization of a particular skill.

A combination of face-to-face meetings, phone calls and emails ensure that everyone involved with the individual is working from the same plan and is providing the same support and reassurance.

Therapy and therapeutic support in the workplace

The SALT Box therapists are keen to work with individuals who are already working or transitioning in to the work place by focusing on the following:
  • supporting our clients by providing practical therapy, advice and strategies to manage potential challenges in the work place.
  • supporting work place colleagues to manage their working environment and communication styles to accommodate our clients specific needs.
Please contact The SALT Box for further details and to chat through your personal requirements.

Online Assessment and Therapy

Due to the unprecedented circumstances we are experiencing as a result of the COVID19 pandemic, The SALT Box is now offering on-line assessment and therapy using the Zoom Pro platform.
Please contact The SALT Box for further details.