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Communication & Interaction

Speech and Language Therapy (SALT), AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication), PECS, and social communication support in Kent.

Services listed ยท โœ“ Verified Feb 2026

Core NHS Pathway: Speech and Language Therapy is available through the NHS for children with Kent or East Kent GP. Schools have link therapists. Waiting times vary โ€” ask about current wait times when referred.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust โ€” Children's Speech & Language Therapy
๐Ÿ“ Kent-wide ๐Ÿฅ NHS ๐Ÿ†“ Free โญ Core Pathway

The main NHS speech and language therapy service for children in Kent (excluding Canterbury, Faversham & Thanet). Provides assessment and treatment for speech, language, communication needs, and eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties. Includes AAC assessment and support. Works with schools and early years settings via link therapists.

๐Ÿ“ Kent (most areas) ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“19 ๐Ÿ”— NHS referral / self-referral
East Kent Hospitals โ€” Children's Speech & Language Therapy
๐Ÿ“ East Kent ๐Ÿฅ NHS ๐Ÿ†“ Free โญ Core Pathway

NHS speech and language therapy for children with a Canterbury, Faversham or Thanet GP. Provides therapy in community settings including schools. The link therapist model works with school SENCos to support children in educational settings. Includes AAC assessment and PECS support.

๐Ÿ“ Canterbury, Faversham, Thanet ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“19 ๐Ÿ”— NHS referral via professional
Kent Talking Walk-in Service
๐Ÿ“ Kent-wide ๐Ÿฅ NHS ๐Ÿ†“ Free ๐Ÿšถ Drop-in

Free drop-in sessions where parents can speak to a Speech and Language Therapist, Family Hub worker or other staff without a referral. For pre-school aged children where there may be a concern about speech, language or communication. No appointment needed.

๐Ÿ“ Various venues across Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“5 (pre-school) ๐Ÿ”“ No referral needed โ€” drop-in
Children's Wellness Centre โ€” Speech & Language Therapy
๐Ÿ“ Tunbridge Wells ๐Ÿข Private ๐Ÿ’ฐ Paid

Private speech and language therapy service based in Tunbridge Wells. Provides assessment and therapy for children with communication difficulties. Offers talk time assessments and individual therapy sessions. HCPC registered therapist.

๐Ÿ“ Tunbridge Wells, Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“18 ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / paid
Kent and Medway Speech Therapy โ€” Ruth Coenen
๐Ÿ“ Kent-wide ๐Ÿข Private ๐Ÿ’ฐ Paid

Independent Speech and Language Therapist with specialist experience in AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and Assistive Technology for children with complex communication needs. HCPC registered. Provides assessment and therapy in Kent.

๐Ÿ“ Kent & Medway ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“18 ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / paid
SEN Professionals โ€” Speech & Language Therapy
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿข Private ๐Ÿ’ฐ Paid

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner offering sessions at home, in school, or at their Kent countryside clinic. Provides support for autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and speech/language difficulties.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“18 ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / paid
Linked Communication
๐Ÿ“ Margate ๐Ÿข Private ๐Ÿ’ฐ Paid

Independent service based in Margate specialising in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, psychosocial well-being, trauma, learning disabilities and speech, language, and communication differences. Offers remote and face-to-face diagnostic assessments and therapy.

๐Ÿ“ Margate, Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: All ages ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral / paid

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