Access Compass guide
Children's therapies: SALT, OT & Physio (NHFT)
How to get Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in Northamptonshire.
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Step by step
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Referral routes
Via GP, health visitor, school/setting SENCO, or the local referral management process where applicable.
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Speech & Language Therapy (SALT)
For communication, language, speech sounds, dysfluency and social communication needs.
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Occupational Therapy (OT)
For significant functional difficulties with daily living (motor/sensory-based) impacting independence.
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Keep school in the loop
Share plans and strategies with school to align support and EHCP evidence where relevant.