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Not sure what an occupational therapist actually does? This clear guide for parents explains what paediatric OT covers, the signs your child may benefit from it, what assessments and therapy look like, and how to find a qualified OT near you.

Worried about signs of speech delay? This guide covers every talking milestone from birth to age 5, explains why some children talk later, and tells you exactly when to seek support from a Speech and Language Therapist.

If your 5-year-old understands everything but won't talk, you're not alone. Learn the signs of expressive language delay, possible causes, and when to seek help from a Speech and Language Therapist.

Not sure if your child's speech is on track? Learn the key signs of speech delay by age, red flags to watch for, and when to seek help from a Speech and Language Therapist.

For many families in Edinburgh, things begin with a quiet concern that gradually becomes impossible to ignore…. Perhaps your child’s teacher has mentioned difficulties with concentration, impulsivity or your child’s poor social interaction. Maybe you have noticed sudden emotional outbursts at home, struggles with routines, or a ‘sixth’ sense tells you that your child is […]

You know something’s not quite right. Maybe your child screams when they get dressed because the seams on their socks are unbearable. Maybe they can’t sit still at the dinner table, crashing into furniture, seeking out walls to push against. Perhaps handwriting is a daily battle, pencil gripped too hard, letters all over the place, […]

For many parents living in Edinburgh and the Lothians, the moment the letter arrives on the doormat brings a mixture of feelings of relief and worry. After months of having to chase referrals, speaking to health visitors and/or teachers, you finally receive confirmation that your child has been placed on the NHS Lothian SEN waiting […]

Parents in Edinburgh seeking help for a child’s speech or language development often face long NHS Lothian waiting lists. As a result, many families explore private options. In Edinburgh, private speech therapy costs typically range from £150 to £250, while ongoing therapy sessions usually cost between £80 and £110 per hour. Knowing these costs in […]