Language & Communication
Every child develops communication skills at their own pace — but if you're worried that your child's speech, language or communication isn't where you'd expect it to be, early support can make a real difference. At Eat Chat Play, we provide private speech and language therapy for children aged 0–10 across Berkshire, offering personalised assessments and 1:1 therapy sessions tailored to your child's unique needs.
Our language and communication service is led by Chelsea Ridge, a qualified paediatric speech and language therapist. Chelsea offers expert assessment and therapy for a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, using a play-based approach that keeps children engaged and motivated.
Sessions can take place at your child's home, nursery or school — across Windsor, Ascot, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Reading, Slough, Egham and surrounding areas in Berkshire.
Speech and language difficulties we support:
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Late talking or speech delay (not yet saying first words or combining words)
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Unclear speech — difficulty pronouncing sounds or words
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Understanding language — difficulty following instructions or understanding questions
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Using language — limited vocabulary, difficulty putting sentences together
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Attention and listening difficulties
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Social communication and interaction, including autism-related communication needs
When should I seek a speech and language assessment?
You don't need a GP referral to access private speech and language therapy. If you have any of the following concerns, it's worth booking an assessment:
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Your child isn't saying their first words by 12–15 months
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Your child isn't combining two words by age 2
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Your child's speech is difficult to understand at age 3+
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Your child is struggling to follow instructions or understand what's being said
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Your child's teacher or nursery has raised concerns about their communication
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Your child is waiting for NHS speech therapy and you'd like to start sooner
