What to expect at a SALT drop in?

[Sparrowlegs248]

I'm taking ds1 on Wednesday, he's two in a few weeks and has no words really.

Although he does yabber, 'read' aloud, sing, understands every thing I say.

Just wondering what to expect. Thanks.

The SLT will ask you about your concerns, about DS's early development milestones and some questions to find out what level his play, understanding and spoken language skills are likely to be at. Loads of questions basically!

They will then give you advice about what you can do at home to support his language development, simple stuff that you can fit into your daily routine. They will also discuss with you any referrals that they feel are appropriate

Good idea to take him along now. The earlier he gets support, the better

My daughter went to one of these at 2.5.

The SALT basically plays with your child asking questions as they play. He/she will then ask you a series of questions about your child's language at home and also other questions around general 'sociability'.

Just one thing though - your son is still very little. I think the lower age limit for assessment here was 2.5. Might depend on the area though, am not an expert by any means, just a parent who went through the process 8 years ago.

As above they'll have a chat about your concerns, milestones met so far and about what you've been doing / child care providers / family. They'll also have toys for your ds to play with and will watch your interaction / how he interacts with toys and others - response to questions / his communication.

They'll also discuss your expectations and next steps/outcomes.

Thank you. He will be 2 in three weeks. Im not massively concerned at this stage, but would like some idea of what I could/should be doing to help him. I spoke to the playgroup leader who suggested I take him along to the drop in.

At the playgroup there are several boys of his age or a month or two younger. Until last month none were speaking at all. Now all of them are, with some of them developing rapidly. Suddenly he seems to be being left behind, and is often frustrated I think.