18 months-3 years
Little Talkers
A six-week small-group programme combining play-based activities, parent coaching and personalised strategies to use between sessions.
Explore Little TalkersPrivate toddler support · Edinburgh & Lothians
Speech therapy support for toddlers and their parents
Small Talk Club provides parent-focused Speech & Language Therapy support for toddlers and young children in Edinburgh and the Lothians, from an HCPC-registered Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist.
Small Talk Club
HCPC-registered SLT
Paediatric support from an HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist.
Little Talkers
Our six-week parent and child programme for ages 18 months to 3 years.
Bespoke 1:1 support
More individual therapy where a group format is not the right fit.
Choosing a route
Start with the support your child and family may need.
Parents often get in touch because something about their child's communication does not feel where they expected it to be. You do not need an NHS referral or a diagnosis before making an enquiry.
The suitability process provides space to explain what you are noticing. Each enquiry is reviewed by an HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist before considering whether Little Talkers, bespoke 1:1 Speech & Language Therapy or another next step may be appropriate.
What the suitability process considers
- Your child's age and the communication concerns you have noticed
- Whether group or individual support interests you
- Where you live in Edinburgh or the Lothians
- Any current NHS or private Speech & Language Therapy support
Existing support options
Support built around the child and the parent.
The existing options are Little Talkers, a six-week parent and child programme and limited-capacity bespoke 1:1 Speech & Language Therapy where a group format is not the right fit.
Individual support
Bespoke 1:1 Speech & Language Therapy
Limited-capacity individual support for children who would benefit from a more tailored approach outside the group format.
Enquire about 1:1 supportA clear first step
You do not need to have all the answers before asking for help.
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Tell us
Tell us what you’re noticing
Complete the suitability form so we can understand your child’s age, communication and current support.
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Clinical review
A personal clinical review
Your enquiry is reviewed as a whole, including whether Little Talkers, bespoke 1:1 support or another next step may be appropriate.
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Next step
Start the right support
If we look like the right fit, we’ll contact you directly. Payment is only arranged after suitability and availability have been confirmed.
Questions parents ask
Finding an appropriate next step
What age is Little Talkers for?
Little Talkers is designed for children aged 18 months to 3 years. Suitability is personally reviewed before any place is offered.
Is Little Talkers the same as 1:1 therapy?
No. Little Talkers is a small-group parent and child programme. Bespoke 1:1 support is available on a limited basis for children who may need a different format.
Do I need to know which option is right before enquiring?
No. You can describe what you are noticing and the type of support you are considering. An HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist reviews the enquiry as a whole before discussing an appropriate next step.
What if I am not sure whether my toddler needs speech therapy?
You do not need to decide that before getting in touch. The suitability process is designed to understand what you are noticing without promising or assuming a diagnosis.
Start here
Tell us what you are noticing about your child's communication.
The suitability form gives us enough context to consider the most appropriate next step.
Check suitability