Our Speech & Educational Therapy programme is designed for children who experience both language and literacy challenges. Research shows that many children with dyslexia also present with underlying language difficulties, which can affect reading comprehension, spelling, written expression, and overall academic confidence. Instead of attending separate sessions for speech therapy and educational therapy, this integrated programme addresses both areas together in a cohesive, evidence-based approach. Conducted by a speech therapist trained in educational therapy methods, sessions target foundational language skills alongside structured literacy instruction (including approaches such as Orton–Gillingham where appropriate). By supporting both spoken and written language within one coordinated programme, we help children build stronger foundations, reduce learning frustration, and develop confidence across communication and academics.
Research suggests that dyslexia and language disorder often occur together. In a longitudinal study, nearly 58 % of children identified as having dyslexia also met criteria for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), and about 48 % of children with DLD also fulfilled criteria for dyslexia, highlighting the high rate of comorbidity between decoding and broader language challenges (Snowling, Nash, Gooch, Hayiou-Thomas & Hulme, 2019). This means that many children with reading difficulties also struggle with underlying oral language skills — the foundation of successful literacy learning.
Our Speech & Educational Therapy programme is specifically designed to address this overlap by integrating support for both language and literacy within one coordinated intervention. Delivered by a speech therapist trained in educational therapy, this programme means families don’t need to attend separate services; instead, children receive targeted support that reflects the interconnected nature of communication and literacy development.
