Private Speech and Language Therapy

Chippenham, Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath

Does your child have speech and language difficulties, Autism or a stammer?
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New Course dates

Introduction to Word Aware Primary Training Day

Due to the current circumstances with COVID 19 the Word Aware Training day on the 19th May 2020 has been cancelled. Please do email to express your interests and to be updated about future courses. I am also currently taking enquiries/provisional bookings for school inset day training or twilight CPD workshops for schools for the next academic year from September 2020 - July 2021.

About KidsCom

KIDSCOM helps children in with communication difficulties overcome barriers and achieve their dreams. 

KIDSCOM is a private speech therapy practice. At the heart of KIDSCOM is the belief that children and families in Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath should be able to access to more timely, hands on and tailored therapy that will supplement and work together with the NHS.

Some children face challenges with listening, interacting with others, learning from what they hear and expressing their needs, desires and ideas. Without the right help their learning and development can be held back making their dreams significantly harder to achieve.

As an independent Speech and Language Therapist I can help such children by providing family and child centred communication therapy that is fun, interactive, and based on the best and proven therapy practices chosen to suit your child's needs.

My private therapy clinic is based in central Chippenham. Alternatively I can visit your home or your child's educational setting in Wiltshire including Corsham, Malmesbury, Melksham, Devizes, Trowbridge, Wootton Bassett and certain locations in Bath or Swindon. After school and weekend appointments are available.

Please note due to the current circumstances with COVID 19 KIDSCOM has temporarily suspended all therapy appointments.  

Therapist

Jennifer Ferguson

Director and Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, BSc (Hons), PgCert, MRCSLT, MHCPC.

I have worked as an NHS Speech and Language Therapist with the Wiltshire Speech and Language Therapy Team for the past 10 years. I have a BSc in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Strathclyde and a Post Graduate Certificate in Evidence Based Practice in Communication Disorders from Newcastle University. I have substantive experience working with children, families and education staff in the home, clinic, mainstream settings and specialist resource bases.

Testimonials

Jane Boulton

Jenny is a therapist who not only keeps the child in the centre of all that she does but also looks to the support needs of the families. I admire the way that she effectively explains the child's next step targets and activities. She naturally demonstrates MAKATON as she communicates which is inspiring for us all. Jenny has a wide range of knowledge and as staff we have learned so much from her. Jenny is an expert in her field but is prepared to learn from others, this is a great quality.

Jane Boulton: Manager of Springboard District Specialist Centre in Chippenham
Kirsten

Our son really enjoyed seeing Jenny every week. His improvement was noticeable and remarked upon by friends and family. We would highly recommend her.

Kirsten: Parent of Leo age 7 yrs.
Sarah and Phil

Jenny was great with our son, she really helped him relax and try his best. The clarity of her report was excellent when detailing his needs for his EHCP.

Sarah and Phil: Parents of E. age 7yrs

Locations

The Therapy Room, New Road, Chippenham

A warm and relaxed setting for your child's therapy with free on-site parking in the centre of Chippenham.

Visits to your home or your child's educational setting are also available.

Wiltshire

Central, North and West Wiltshire including Chippenham, Malmesbury, Corsham, Melksham, Trowbridge, Calne, Wootton Bassett, Devizes.

Visits to your home or your child's educational setting are available.

Central Bath and Batheaston

Selected locations in and around Bath. Contact us for more details.

Visits to your home or your child's educational setting are available.

Swindon

Selected locations in and around Swindon. Contact us for more details.

Visits to your home or your child's educational setting are available.

Parents

Autism and Social Communication

Some children see the world differently and can find it difficult to share attention, interact, play and communicate with others. Does your child find interacting and playing with others hard? Does your child need help to look, notice and enjoy interacting with you more? Do you need help introducing PECS at home or in pre-school? Are they finding it difficult to understand language or use their words to communicate? Kidscom can help you and your child with our tailored and child specific communication therapy in your home, child's pre-school or in our central Chippenham clinic.

Language Delay and Late Talkers

Learning to understand words and to talk are amazing skills that we often take for granted. Some children find it more challenging to learn and use language and need some support to help them. Does your child find it challenging to understand and say new words? Do they find it hard to listen and follow instructions? Are you concerned they are not talking yet or using shorter sentences than their friends of a similar age? I can assess your child's language level and provide fun and tailored therapy sessions at home, or in their education setting, to boost their language skills so that they can better listen, understand and communicate with others.

Unclear Speech

The English language has so many different speech sounds. Learning how to choose, plan and say the right sounds in words is a complex skill and one that your child may be struggling with. Does your child talk with immature sounding speech? Are there sounds they cannot, or really struggle to say? Do they have a lisp? Do they have a speech disorder or verbal dyspraxia and need regular and more specialist therapy support? Kidscom can help you by providing timely and specialist assessment and therapy for your child.

Stammering and Fluency

Being able to quickly and easily say your name, ask a question, tell a joke, share your news from the weekend or ask for directions are things we do everyday. For some children and young people though, getting their words out easily and fluently can be a real challenge. Does your child repeat words at the beginning of their sentences? Do some words get stretched out or completely stuck? Are they reluctant to talk in class, or with new people, because of their stammer? Do you want advice and strategies in how best to support your child with their fluency at home? Kidscom can help you. I provide assessments and a mixture of direct speech work and CBT/ACT therapy support for children and young people from 2-18 years old who are having difficulties with stuttering/stammering.

More Than Words® — The Hanen Program® - Now Available in Wiltshire!

Hanen: More Than Words is finally available in Wiltshire! As a parent, you know how challenging it can be for your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other social communication difficulties to interact meaningfully with others and connect with the world around them. The More Than Words Programme was designed specifically for parents of children ages 5 and under who have Autism or other social communication difficulties. The programme provides parents with the tools, strategies and support they need to help their children reach their full communication potential.

Early Years Settings

Word Aware Teaching Vocabulary in the Early Years

The Word Aware: Early Years course introduces Early Years practitioners to the Word Aware approach. It is based on the same ideas as the original book, but focuses on the crucial early developing language. Many children start school with poor vocabulary, so this course gives schools, nurseries and early years settings the practical ideas to make a difference.

Enhanced SLT Support

Language and communication is now a core part of the EYFS. Approximately 10% of children have language, speech or communication difficulties. Are you waiting a long time for NHS assessments and reviews? Do you have children with NHS SLT programmes that you lack the confidence to deliver? Do you have children with inclusion funding or EHCPs that need specialist SLT support? Do you need help in staff training and CPD in SLCN or Autism? Kidscom offers bought in services tailored to your early years setting and your children. I aim to incorporate and enhance the SLT support you may already receive from the NHS.

Schools

Word Aware Training

Did you know vocabulary at age five is the most important factor affecting literacy at age 11? Children from the poorest 20% of society are already a year behind with spoken vocabulary by 5 years of age. Without support these children fall further and further behind contributing to children with poor vocabulary skills being twice as likely to be unemployed once they reach adulthood. Word Aware is a whole school approach full of practical and inspiring ideas that can be easily applied by busy classroom practitioners to develop both spoken and written vocabulary. Click here for more info and to book onto our next course on Friday 15th May 2020 in Chippenham.

Enhanced SLT Support

Did you know; only 15% of children with language difficulties achieve expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of primary school compared with 61% of their classmates? As much as 10% of children and young people have long-term SLCN. Are you waiting a long time for an NHS assessment or review for your pupils? Do you have NHS SLT programmes you are feeling unsure of how to deliver? Would you like a consistent and specialist SLT who can be part of your school team? Kidscom offers bought in services tailored to your school and your pupils setting that can incorporate and enhance the SLT support you receive from the NHS. Contact Kidscom today to arrange a free-of-charge meeting to discuss how I can help your school.

Fees

Initial Assessment

Most Popular
£95
  • Approx 1 hour
  • Clinic, home or school
  • Case history
  • Direct assessment
  • Verbal feedback
  • Summary report

Detailed Assessment Report

£60
  • In-depth analysis of assessments
  • Detailed report
  • Suitable for EHCP contributions

Individual Therapy Session

£65
  • Approx 45 - 60 mins
  • Includes resources
  • Homework ideas

5 Week Therapy Block

Most Popular
£300
  • 5 therapy sessions
  • In clinic, at home or in school.
  • Includes resources
  • E-mail support between sessions

Enhanced SLT services for Early Years Settings/Schools

Most Popular
£150
  • Request a free initial meeting to discuss ideas and potential support tailored to your setting.
  • Costs vary depending on your requirements
  • from £150 - half day
  • from £250 - whole school day
  • Please contact for more information

Word Aware Whole Setting Training

£750
  • Prices varying depending on individual requirements and number of participants.
  • Please contact for more information and a specific quote.

Contact

  • The Therapy Rooms, 32 New Rd, Chippenham SN15 1HP, UK
  • We cover Chippenham, Malmesbury, Corsham, Melksham, Trowbridge, Calne, Wootton Bassett, Devizes and certain parts of Swindon and Bath. Additional charges for home/setting visits over 10 miles from Chippenham.
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