Speech and Language Therapists work as part of the Community Team for people with learning disabilities. The Speech and Language Therapist will work with people who use our services, their families and carers and other health professionals assess, treating and providing advice to adults who have communication difficulties or difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing.

• A Speech and Language Therapist helps people who have difficulties with eating and drinking and their communication.
• They help people who are showing new signs and symptoms of difficulty swallowing. They might come and see you during a meal or snack time and ask you to try some different types of food.
• A Speech and Language Therapist can help you and those that support you to understand how to eat and drink safely.
• They might also assess your communication needs, give you advice on ways to help you and improve your communication and explore and teach new methods of communication-signing, symbols and speech.

• You might get support from a Speech and Language Therapist if you are having problems with eating and drinking, including having difficulties swallowing food.
• You might get help from a Speech and Language Therapist if you are having problems communicating things you want to share.
• A Speech and Language Therapist may also talk to people involved in your life and provide them with advice and training.