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Private Speech and Language Therapy in Leeds

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Helping Children Communicate with Confidence

At Little Gems Speech Therapy, we provide specialist private speech and language therapy services for children and young people throughout Leeds and the surrounding areas.

Communication plays a vital role in every aspect of a child's life, from building friendships and expressing their thoughts to succeeding in education and developing confidence. When communication difficulties arise, children can become frustrated, anxious or struggle to reach their full potential.

With over 12 years of experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs, we offer personalised assessments, therapy programmes and practical support for families, nurseries and schools across Leeds.

Whether your child is a late talker, has unclear speech, struggles to understand language, or has an autism diagnosis, we can help identify their strengths and support their communication development.

Speech and Language Therapy Services in Leeds

We provide support for a wide range of communication needs, including:

Speech Delay and Speech Sound Difficulties

Some children find it difficult to pronounce sounds clearly, making their speech difficult for others to understand. We assess speech development and provide targeted therapy to improve speech clarity and confidence.

 

Language Delay

Children with language difficulties may struggle to understand instructions, answer questions, express their ideas or use age-appropriate vocabulary.

Therapy focuses on developing understanding, vocabulary, sentence structure and conversational skills.

 

Autism and Social Communication Support

We provide neurodiversity-affirming support for autistic children, recognising and respecting different communication styles while helping children navigate communication demands that are important to them.

 

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

Children with DLD experience persistent language difficulties that impact learning and everyday communication. Early identification and support can make a significant difference.

 

Stammering and Fluency Difficulties

We provide supportive, evidence-based approaches to help children and families understand and manage fluency differences.

 

EHCP Assessments and Reports

We offer independent speech and language assessments and reports to support Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Areas We Cover Across Leeds

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We support families throughout Leeds, including:

  • Roundhay

  • Moortown

  • Chapel Allerton

  • Horsforth

  • Headingley

  • Pudsey

  • Garforth

  • Morley

  • Rothwell

  • Alwoodley

  • Cookridge

  • Adel

  • Cross Gates

We also work with families in neighbouring areas across West Yorkshire.

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A Child-Centred Approach

Every child is unique, which is why we never use a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Our therapy programmes are tailored to each child's individual strengths, interests and communication profile. We work closely with parents, carers, schools and nurseries to ensure strategies are practical and effective across everyday environments.

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Many families tell us they appreciate our friendly, supportive and realistic approach. We aim to make therapy enjoyable, engaging and meaningful for every child.

Supporting Families and Schools

Successful communication support doesn't happen in isolation.

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We work collaboratively with:

  • Parents and carers

  • Teachers

  • SENCOs

  • Teaching assistants

  • Nurseries

  • Other professionals involved in a child's care

 

By ensuring everyone understands a child's communication needs, we can create consistent support that helps children thrive.

Online and In-Person Support

Depending on your child's needs, we offer:

  • Comprehensive assessments

  • Therapy sessions

  • Parent consultations

  • School consultations

  • Training and workshops

  • Online speech therapy across the UK

Many children engage exceptionally well through online therapy, allowing families to access specialist support from the comfort of their own home.

Why Choose Little Gems Speech Therapy?

✓ Over 12 years of experience

✓ Neurodiversity-affirming approach

✓ Individualised therapy plans

✓ Parent and school collaboration

✓ EHCP assessment experience

✓ Flexible online and in-person services

✓ Friendly and supportive approach

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

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You may wish to seek advice if your child:

  • Is difficult to understand

  • Is not meeting expected language milestones

  • Struggles to follow instructions

  • Finds conversations difficult

  • Becomes frustrated when communicating

  • Has been identified by school or nursery as needing additional support

 

Do I need a referral?

No. Families can contact Little Gems Speech Therapy directly without a referral.

 

Do you support autistic children?

Yes. We provide neurodiversity-affirming support for autistic children and their families.

 

Do you provide EHCP assessments in Leeds?

Yes. We can provide independent speech and language assessments and detailed reports to support EHCP applications and reviews.

 

Do you work with schools in Leeds?

Yes. We regularly collaborate with schools, SENCOs and education professionals to support children's communication needs.

 

Can therapy be provided online?

Yes. Online therapy is available throughout Leeds and across the UK.

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