Parents / Families

You can use this section to find out about:

Information from your local SLT team includes details of webinars, Helplines, and  Drop-ins in your local area. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s speech, language and communication, you can call a local Helpline.

Groups that run in your local community that provide useful support for you; or for you and your child together. Groups are run in various locations across Edinburgh and the Lothians and most of these groups are free of charge.

Frequently Asked Questions with links, and where to access further support if required.

Request for SLT Assistance If you have looked at the ‘Typical Development’ and ‘Tips and Info’ section of this website and still have ongoing concerns about your child’s communication, then you can speak to your Health Visitor, GP or staff in your child’s early years setting, or your local Speech and Language Therapy team. You can see details of how to contact us here.

You can also find out about requesting assistance from Speech and Language Therapy in this section.

Useful websites that provide information and advice on child development; and ideas for use at home to support your child’s speech and language development.