Elise McMellin
Children’s Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Does your child have any of the following…
No words or limited vocabulary.
Delayed language (talking).
Difficulties understanding or following instructions.
Difficulties being understood clearly (speech sound difficulties).
Social communication differences (e.g Autism).
A stammer.
Needs visuals to communicate (e.g AAC).
Suspected or diagnosed Selective Mutism.
Or perhaps you aren’t sure and need some advice? No problem!
I offer a free 15 minute phone call to chat about your child, so we can work out what your child really needs.
Supporting preschool and primary school age children, across Folkestone, Dover, Ashford and New Romney.
Offering home visits on weekends and weekday evenings.
About me
Hello! I’m Elise. I’m a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. I absolutely love working with children and helping them on their communication journey. Whether that's saying a tricky sound, using their first word, making a little sentence, using Makaton, playing jointly and sharing an interest in others during play, asking for something they need and so much more. Being a part of a child's journey is very special. That's why I love what I do.
I gained my Masters degree in Speech and Language Therapy from City, University of London. I have worked for the NHS in East Kent since 2021. During my NHS career I launched the use of QR codes across East Kent NHS to help parents access information; I helped implement the Balanced System Approach®; I regularly take on students and I won a runner up prize recognised as a “Rising Star” across all East Kent NHS employees in 2024.
In my private therapist role, I offer home visit appointments for children with speech, language and social communication needs after school and on weekends. I work with pre-school and primary school aged children. I can provide appointments across Folkestone, Dover, Ashford and New Romney.
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me!
Services
Assessment £200
1 hour - 1.5 hour assessment.
Written report included in price.
We will discuss your child’s developmental history, their strengths/needs and your goals for Speech and Language Input.
I will assess your child using a combination of observation, language samples and formal assessment(s), where necessary. With this we can understand your child’s ability with speech sounds, understanding, spoken language and social communication.
I will provide you with a written report which outlines your child’s communication profile, diagnosis and recommendations.
Assessment
Therapy
£70
Approximately 45 minutes.
It’s important that parents feel confident to use the strategies outside of therapy sessions. So, sessions will be a mix of myself and you (parents, caregivers or guardians) supporting your child. We can arrange therapy as a block of weekly appointments or more flexibly to suit you and your child.
You will be provided with resources, where necessary, to support your child at home.
For very young children with limited attention, we may adjust the session length.
Interested in Resources?
I can provide resources for things like:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) - how to use AAC poster, communication boards, visual timetables, choice boards etc.
Speech sound therapy resources.
Parent-Child Interaction Poster.
Intensive Interaction Poster.
Developmental Language Disorder poster.
For more information, please see ‘Resources’ page.
Resources…
Intensive Interaction Poster
Speech therapy resource: Carrier Phrases
Speech sound awareness worksheet
AAC: now/next board
Classroom Strategies
More coming soon…
Parent Child Interaction Poster
How to use AAC Poster
Use the message box below to request an emailed PDF copy.
Contact
If you have any questions about how we can support your child, and would like to arrange a free 15 minute phone/video call, please contact me using the message box below. Alternatively, please telephone or email.
I currently offer assessment and therapy sessions as home visits, on weekday evenings and weekends.
Folkestone - Dover - Ashford - New Romney.
elise.the.speechie@gmail.com
07543896349