Chatterbug offers expert speech and language therapy for children and young people with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Established for over 16 years, our highly qualified Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and Communication and Language Specialists (CALS) provide a wrap-around service, supporting every child and their family with care and expertise.
We deliver comprehensive assessments, 1:1 therapy sessions, reviews, autism pre-screening, and autism/ADHD assessments via our welcoming clinic in Leeds, home visits, in-school appointments, and online sessions. Our approach is evidence-based and tailored to each child, using fun activities, play, worksheets, and visual aids to make therapy engaging and effective.
- Initial Assessment: Case history, observation, assessment, and a written report with recommendations (within two weeks).
- Therapy Sessions: 30-minute or 1-hour sessions, tailored to your child’s needs, with parents/caregivers encouraged to join.
- Review Sessions: For updates or post-intervention reports (provided within two weeks).
- Autism Pre-Screening: Online questionnaire, expert evaluation, personalised feedback, and guidance on next steps.
- Autism/ADHD Assessment: Conducted by partner clinical psychologists, combining virtual and face-to-face appointments, with reports meeting NICE guidelines.
Our clinic features four clinical rooms, a sensory space, café area, reception, and waiting area. Free onsite parking and excellent transport links make visits easy and comfortable.
Appointment hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00–17:00 (including school holidays). Average waiting time: Approximately two weeks.
We have supported over 50,000 children to date, and pride ourselves on prompt appointments and a friendly, supportive environment. Payment for appointments is required upfront.
Services are available onsite in Leeds, at home, in schools, and online across the UK and worldwide (subject to capacity).
Initial Assessment
Our Speech and Language Therapists will take a case history, observe, and assess your child. They will answer any questions you have and summarise their findings along with recommendations for next steps.
You will receive a written report along with recommendations within two weeks of your assessment* (Timing may change depending on extenuating circumstances).
1:1 Therapy Sessions / Modeling Sessions
Our therapy sessions can be delivered by our Speech and Language Therapists (SLT) or experienced Communication and Language Specialists (CALS) or a combination of both depending on your child/young person’s needs.
Our team uses a wide range of therapy approaches, the specific approach is tailored to the needs of the child/young person and will incorporate a range of fun activities, talking, playing, worksheets. Where appropriate we will also use a range of visual aids to facilitate understanding and support engagement.
*Frequency and quantity may vary depending on the child’s needs.
Review Sessions
Our review sessions are required when it has been more than 6 months since the last contact or if an updated report is requested post intervention. A written report is provided within two weeks of completion.
Autism Pre-screening
Our Autism Pre-Screening Service offers a straightforward process designed to provide clarity and guidance if you suspect that a child may be autistic, yet are unsure if they should undergo a full assessment.