SEND Therapists & Specialists in Kent

KCHFT’s current route directs preschool communication concerns to Talking Walk-ins and school-age concerns to the SENCo and link therapist. Separate referrals apply to specified clinical needs or children outside school. The general form is not an autism-assessment route.

Read the current referral criteria before submitting a form.

East Kent Hospitals lists teams in Ashford, Folkestone and Dover. Canterbury, Faversham and Thanet GP areas are directed to KCHFT. Its SLT page covers 0–19; preschool children use Talking Walk-ins and school-age communication concerns normally start with the SENCo and link therapist.

Check the current service page for locality and clinical criteria.

KCHFT’s current OT route considers functional difficulties and applies local clinical criteria. East, north and west Kent require a professional referral; parents can refer in south east Kent under the published criteria. An autism diagnosis alone does not establish eligibility.

Read the current referral criteria before submitting a form.

East Kent Hospitals lists teams in Ashford, Folkestone and Dover. Canterbury, Faversham and Thanet GP areas are directed to KCHFT. Its OT page covers 0–18 with complex, severe or enduring conditions affecting everyday activities; parent and professional referrals are accepted subject to criteria.

Check the current service page for locality and clinical criteria.

Private occupational therapy service offering sensory integration support across Kent. Their conditions list includes sensory processing difficulties and autism/ASD (adults and children). Always check current availability, fees, and whether they can support your child’s specific needs.

Kent Occupational Therapy describes a team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and music therapists. Its current team page includes named children’s and paediatric occupational therapy roles. Confirm which practitioner, service, location, age criteria and costs apply to the support you need.

Current named roles include Clare Hewitt and Luke Keohane as paediatric occupational therapists, and Leia Williams in a children’s OT role. This is provider attribution, not independent verification of registration or availability.

This entry records a previously listed occupational therapy service. Current service details, location, ages, contact arrangements and availability have not been confirmed in this review. An inaccessible or missing public source does not establish closure.

The previously linked individual page redirects to Kent Occupational Therapy's current team page. Ellie Overton was not named in the team text inspected on 22 September 2026; this does not establish that she has stopped practising. Confirm the current role directly.

Leia Williams is listed on KentOT’s current team page in a children’s occupational therapy role. Confirm individual HCPC registration, child-service criteria, location and current availability directly.

Provider attribution is not an independent registration or qualification check.

Luke Keohane is listed on KentOT’s current team page in a children’s occupational therapy role. Confirm individual HCPC registration, child-service criteria, location and current availability directly.

Provider attribution is not an independent registration or qualification check.

Clare Hewitt is listed on KentOT’s current team page in a children’s occupational therapy role. Confirm individual HCPC registration, child-service criteria, location and current availability directly.

Provider attribution is not an independent registration or qualification check.

Clinic-based paediatric OT service. Their OT page lists support for sensory processing/regulation and autism. Useful if you’re looking for assessment + practical strategies for home/school.

The provider’s published service area is London and Hertfordshire. Kent coverage has not been confirmed; contact the service before assuming a Kent appointment is available.

Check current service location, eligibility and qualifications.

Independent paediatric OT offering assessments (incl. EHCP evidence) and therapy programmes delivered in home or education settings. States that specialist therapies may include Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy® and sensory-motor approaches.

Private OT assessment + therapy sessions via named associates. Their OT page lists sensory development/integration assessment and interventions including sensory integration principles and sensory programmes. Suitable for families looking for autism-focused support.

The RCOT independent-practice directory contains this practitioner or service listing. Read its current profile for the advertised work and contact arrangements, then confirm the named professional’s HCPC registration, child-service criteria, location and full costs directly.

A directory entry is not SENDPath verification of qualifications, efficacy or current appointment availability.

RCOTSS-IP profile describes work with children with sensory integration/processing difficulties, ADHD and ASD, plus sensory diets/therapeutic listening and other sensory-based interventions.

The RCOT independent-practice directory contains this practitioner or service listing. Read its current profile for the advertised work and contact arrangements, then confirm the named professional’s HCPC registration, child-service criteria, location and full costs directly.

A directory entry is not SENDPath verification of qualifications, efficacy or current appointment availability.

The RCOT independent-practice directory contains this practitioner or service listing. Read its current profile for the advertised work and contact arrangements, then confirm the named professional’s HCPC registration, child-service criteria, location and full costs directly.

A directory entry is not SENDPath verification of qualifications, efficacy or current appointment availability.

The RCOT independent-practice directory contains this practitioner or service listing. Read its current profile for the advertised work and contact arrangements, then confirm the named professional’s HCPC registration, child-service criteria, location and full costs directly.

A directory entry is not SENDPath verification of qualifications, efficacy or current appointment availability.

The RCOT independent-practice directory contains this practitioner or service listing. Read its current profile for the advertised work and contact arrangements, then confirm the named professional’s HCPC registration, child-service criteria, location and full costs directly.

A directory entry is not SENDPath verification of qualifications, efficacy or current appointment availability.

Foundations Child & Family Therapy advertises assessment and therapy for children, young people and adults across Kent and west Sussex. Its website lists a Tonbridge address and describes autism, ADHD, dyslexia and family-therapy services.

Confirm the particular service, appointment setting, clinician registration and report requirements. The availability of one service does not establish that every assessment is offered to every age group.

Neurodevelopmental assessment provider with a Canterbury clinic listing on Google. Their site includes autism assessment services (including children) and an NHS Right to Choose pathway (England GP referral). Always check current eligibility/waiting times and whether they can cover your area.

Autism Kent is a private assessment practice advertising child and adult autism assessments from Whitstable and online services. It is distinct from the Kent Autistic Trust; confirm the specific service, age threshold and appointment location directly.

Ask about the named assessment team, follow-up and report requirements. Older mentions of satellite locations should be confirmed before travelling.

Autism diagnostic assessment clinic stating NICE-compliant assessments and a neuroaffirmative approach, with experience supporting autistic clients from age 2+. Their clinician team includes an Occupational Therapist and mentions sensory differences in autism.

Fun and Gains Therapy advertises occupational therapy and sensory-integration services for children and young people in Kent and Medway. Its website gives a Borden contact address; confirm the actual appointment setting directly.

The contact address is not established as a clinic. Ask where assessment and follow-up take place, who provides the service, travel charges and what is included in a report.

OT Works' website currently announces occupational therapy in Moray and says the site will be updated. It also retains older Kent service information. Current Kent appointments and the previously listed Herne Bay clinic have not been confirmed.

Confirm the current practice location, whether Kent referrals are still accepted, and any remote or travel options before arranging an appointment. Conflicting website content is not evidence that the whole service has closed.

Therapeutic centre in the Kent countryside run by HCPC-registered OTs, offering nature-based sessions and family support. Site content references autism-related needs (see testimonials) and sensory/development support.

Nicky McKeon's ASLTIP profile describes speech and language therapy for preschool, primary and secondary-age young people, with in-person work around ME14. It reported accepting new clients when checked on 22 September 2026; availability for your family must be confirmed directly.

Nicky McKeon claimed this SENDPath profile in June 2026. That historic claim does not establish professional vetting or a current appointment offer.

Laura Rowley Howard's ASLTIP listing describes speech and language therapy in the Canterbury CT1 area. When checked on 22 September 2026, it said she was not accepting new clients. Ask directly whether that position has changed.

The directory source does not establish current travel across all of east Kent. Confirm the age group and location before making plans.

Emma Borthwick Hunter's ASLTIP listing describes Butterfly speech and language therapy for preschool and primary-age children, with home and clinic work. Confirm the current appointment location, travel area and availability directly.

The listing describes practitioner training; this is not an independent check of registration or proof that a particular named therapy approach is effective for your child.

Ruth Coenen's Kent & Medway Speech and Language Therapy advertises support from preschool age to 18, primarily in Medway and Gravesham, with home or education-setting visits. Rochester is the published travel base, rather than a confirmed clinic address.

Confirm travel, the appointment setting and current availability. Ask how communication goals are agreed and what advice or written report is included.

Naomi Brown advertises speech and language assessment and therapy from preschool age to 18. Her service page lists the Marlowe Innovation Centre in Ramsgate and home or school visits where appropriate. Confirm travel and availability directly.

Check individual qualifications, scope and availability.

Hayley Quinn advertises children's speech and language therapy around Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, with appointments at home, preschool or an education setting. Confirm the exact age criteria and travel area directly.

Ask what the assessment or therapy would involve, how parents and school staff can participate and what any written report includes.

Experienced SLT with 16+ years in NHS, specialising in autism. Has been team lead for autism diagnostic assessments working with multidisciplinary teams. Provides pre-, during-, and post-diagnostic support. Covers Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, and Sevenoaks. Also works with language delay and developmental language disorder (DLD).

Polly Chapman's My Speech Therapist advertises speech and language assessment and therapy for children and young people. The website describes mainly ages 2–18 for individual therapy, with younger children considered by discussion, east Kent visits and online services.

Ask about travel charges, the appointment setting and the specific assessment required. Experience administering an autism observation tool does not by itself establish a complete autism diagnostic service.

TalkCoach offers speech and language therapy for adults and older teenagers, and communication coaching. Its website says it does not offer children’s speech and language therapy. Confirm age eligibility directly. Online, Maidstone clinic and home-visit options are described on its website.

Multi-disciplinary clinic offering autism assessments, ADHD assessments, and therapy. Their SLT (Alice, qualified 2009) has extensive experience working with young people with autism, learning disabilities, and their families. Works in schools and NHS settings. Based in Tonbridge with services across Kent.

Talking Walk-ins offer speech and language advice for preschool children registered with a Kent GP, without booking. Do not attend if an SLT is already working with your child. Check the current session page before travelling.

Use the published locations and current session dates.

Speech4Kids advertises children's speech and language assessment and therapy at clinics in Tenterden and Chilham. Confirm the relevant service, current age criteria and appointment availability directly.

The provider currently describes clinic-based sessions. Ask separately about any work in schools rather than assuming a home or school visit is included. The historic combined listing name does not establish a separate current Speech4Schools service.

Specialist neurodiversity-affirming SLT based in Staplehurst, Kent. Specialises in autism (ASC, ASD), AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), stammering, and selective mutism. Uses Natural Language Acquisition and Gestalt Language Processing approaches. Offers parent support and school training.

Communicaid identifies Sally Rigden and advertises speech and language therapy for children in east Kent, including home and education-setting work. Its online parent consultation is a separate offer from direct online therapy with a child.

Check the format before booking: parent advice, child assessment and direct therapy are different services. Ask what preparation and written follow-up are included.

Elise the Speechie advertises speech and language work with preschool and primary-age children, including home appointments. Its website describes evening and weekend options; actual appointment availability must be confirmed directly.

Ask about travel, the assessment or therapy offered, relevant current registration and how your child and family participate in setting communication goals.

Articulate Kids advertises speech and language services with locations in Orpington and Harley Street. It also advertises EHCP and tribunal-related work. Confirm the appropriate service, practitioner, full cost and current appointment location directly.

SENDPath previously recorded a provider email confirming public contact information. That contact history is not a check of professional credentials, clinical quality or current availability.

Ruth Coenen's Kent & Medway Speech and Language Therapy advertises support from preschool age to 18, primarily in Medway and Gravesham, with home or education-setting visits. Rochester is the published travel base, rather than a confirmed clinic address.

Confirm travel, the appointment setting and current availability. Ask how communication goals are agreed and what advice or written report is included.

ADHD SLT identifies Jamie Hollis and advertises speech and language therapy from Herne Bay, including communication support for children and adults with ADHD or autism. The website describes face-to-face and online work.

Communication support is distinct from a complete autism or ADHD diagnostic assessment. Confirm the service required, travel area and current availability directly.