Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice

• To provide information on independent Speech and Language Therapy throughout the United Kingdom
• To support Speech and Language Therapists in independent practice

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The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP) provides information and a contact point for members of the public searching for a private Speech and Language Therapist. For its members, ASLTIP provides support and information on working as independent Speech and Language Therapists within the United Kingdom.

All ASLTIP members are registered members of both the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Health Professions Council and are committed to good business standards.

ASLTIP holds a register of its members and provides a searchable database of speech therapists who are available to members of the public.

Speech and Language Therapists assess communication problems and then give treatment to enable people to communicate to the best of their ability. Speech therapists work with the client's family where necessary and may also give advice to schools.

Independent Speech and Language Therapists will offer an initial consultation which will usually include an assessment (formal or informal) and a report setting out the findings. The purpose of this consultation is to ascertain the need for speech therapy and to gather information which will form a base-line for therapy.

If speech therapy is required, the therapist will offer a series of speech and language therapy sessions which are specifically designed to meet the needs of the individual.

The following links on the website may also be useful:

• More information on Speech and Language difficulties
• How much does private Speech and Language Therapy cost?
• The benefits of independent speech therapy
• Contact ASLTIP for more information