Evidence-Based SLT Practice

The evidence
speaks.
So will they.

Standardised assessments. Structured intervention. Measurable outcomes β€” for every child and adult on our caseload.

πŸ…RCSLT Registered
βœ“HCPC Regulated
βš•NHS Referrals Accepted
Clinical Outcomes 2025
87%

of clients achieve target phonemes within 12 sessions

Goldman-Fristoe outcome tracking, 2023–2025

Live Session Waveform

/s/ β†’ /Κƒ/ phoneme transition β€” Session 7, Ethan M., age 6

312 families
seen this year

Referrals accepted from

βš•Paediatric GP
🏫School SENCo
πŸ₯Rehab Coordinator
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§Parent Self-Referral
πŸ“‹NHS Discharge Letter
🧠CAMHS Team
πŸ“ŠEducational Psychologist
🀝Occupational Therapist
βš•Paediatric GP
🏫School SENCo
πŸ₯Rehab Coordinator
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§Parent Self-Referral
πŸ“‹NHS Discharge Letter
🧠CAMHS Team
πŸ“ŠEducational Psychologist
🀝Occupational Therapist
βš•Paediatric GP
🏫School SENCo
πŸ₯Rehab Coordinator
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§Parent Self-Referral
πŸ“‹NHS Discharge Letter
🧠CAMHS Team
πŸ“ŠEducational Psychologist
🀝Occupational Therapist
Row 01Assessment

Standardised tools.
Transparent results.

Every assessment uses validated, peer-reviewed instruments. Parents receive a full written report with scores, interpretation, and specific recommendations within 5 working days.

CELF-5

Language Assessment

Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals

Ages 5–21
1–2 sessions
Receptive languageExpressive syntaxMorphologySemantic memory

Gold-standard language assessment normed on 3,000 children. Identifies disorders across reading, autism, and learning profiles. Results directly inform therapy goal-setting and EHCP applications.

Parent Guide: Understanding CELF-5 Results

Explains scaled scores, index scores, and what they mean for your child

Get parent guide β†’
Free download
GFTA-3

Articulation Assessment

Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation

Ages 2–21
1 session
Sounds in wordsConsonant clustersStimulabilityError analysis

Phoneme-level assessment measuring exactly which sounds a child produces incorrectly and how. The error analysis table shapes every articulation therapy plan we write.

Parent Guide: Speech Sounds by Age

Developmental norms chart β€” what sounds to expect at each age

Get parent guide β†’
Free download
ADOS-2

Social Communication Assessment

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule

Ages 12m+
1–2 sessions
Social interactionCommunicationPlay & imaginationAAC readiness

Semi-structured observational assessment used in autism evaluations. Administered by our ADOS-2 certified clinicians. Directly informs AAC device selection and social communication goals.

Parent Guide: After the ADOS-2

Next steps, referral pathways, and what to bring to school meetings

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Free download
Row 02Intervention

Every condition.
Evidence-led approach.

Therapy techniques are selected based on peer-reviewed efficacy data, not habit. Click any card to see the evidence base and access free resources.

Articulation & Phonology

Speech sounds

Children 2–12 with persistent speech sound errors, lisps, or phonological patterns affecting intelligibility

Avg. 10–15 sessions
Nuffield Dyspraxia ProgrammeMetaphon TherapyMinimal PairsCued Articulation
Evidence Base

RCT evidence (Dodd et al., 2008) supports phonological contrast therapy achieving 80%+ intelligibility gains in 10–15 sessions.

Watch: Cued Articulation Technique Demo

Techniques & evidence β†’

Fluency & Stammering

Stuttering

Children from 2.5 years and adults. Private SLT fills the gap for those below NHS thresholds or awaiting referral.

Avg. 12–20 sessions
Lidcombe Programme (children)Camperdown (adults)Avoidance Reduction Therapy
Evidence Base

Lidcombe Programme shows 88% stutter-free speech at 9-month follow-up (Jones et al., 2005, Lancet).

Read: Evidence Brief β€” Lidcombe vs Palin PCI

Techniques & evidence β†’

Aphasia & Stroke Recovery

Adult rehabilitation

Adults post-stroke, brain injury, or progressive neurological conditions. Accepts discharge referrals from acute rehabilitation coordinators.

Ongoing β€” fortnightly review
Constraint-Induced Language TherapyScript TrainingSupported Conversation (SCA)
Evidence Base

CILT produces significantly greater gains than conventional therapy (PulvermΓΌller et al., 2001, Stroke). Early intervention recommended.

Download: Aphasia Communication Partner Guide

Techniques & evidence β†’

Voice Disorders

Vocal function

Adults and children with dysphonia, vocal nodules, gender-affirming voice, or professional voice users.

Avg. 8–12 sessions
Resonant Voice TherapyVocal Function ExercisesLee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)
Evidence Base

LSVT LOUD shows 2–3x increase in vocal loudness maintained at 2-year follow-up in Parkinson's disease.

Get Worksheet: Daily Vocal Hygiene Routine

Techniques & evidence β†’

AAC & Alternative Communication

Non-verbal & minimally verbal

Children and adults who are non-speaking or minimally verbal: autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, acquired conditions.

Ongoing β€” quarterly review
PECS (Phases 1–6)Core Vocabulary BoardsHigh-tech device trials (Tobii, Grid 3)LAMP Words for Life
Evidence Base

AAC does not suppress speech development β€” it accelerates it (Millar et al., 2006, AAC). Device trial included in assessment.

Read: AAC Myth-Busting Evidence Brief

Techniques & evidence β†’
Row 03Outcomes

Progress you can
see and measure.

Anonymised progress charts from real cases. Every client receives a session-by-session outcome tracker in their parent portal. Bars turn solid when target is reached.

Anonymised

Client E.M.

Articulation β€” /s/ cluster Β· Age 6

91% accuracy at discharge
Target
Baseline
S2
S4
S6
S8
S10
S12
91%
Pre-target
Post-target
Progress trajectory
Anonymised

Client P.R.

Expressive language β€” CELF-5 Β· Age 9

Standard score +18 points
Target
Baseline
S3
S6
S9
S12
S15
88%
Pre-target
Post-target
Progress trajectory
Anonymised

Client D.H.

Post-stroke aphasia Β· Age 64

Returned to work part-time
Target
Week 2
Week 4
Week 8
Week 12
Week 16
Week 20
Week 24
85%
Pre-target
Post-target
Progress trajectory
87%

achieve target phonemes within 12 sessions

94%

parent-reported classroom improvement

4.9β˜…

average parent satisfaction rating

<5 days

report turnaround after assessment

What families and professionals say

The moment something clicks.

"Before Articulate, Callum's teacher couldn't understand him in class. After 10 sessions we got a full written report with GFTA-3 scores β€” exactly what we needed for his EHCP application. He's now reading aloud in assembly."
91%phoneme accuracy at discharge
Rachel Osei

Rachel Osei

Parent, London Borough of Hackney

Articulation β€” age 7
"My husband had his stroke in March. The rehab team discharged him in June and we were terrified about what came next. Articulate accepted the discharge letter directly and had him assessed within two weeks. The progress has been extraordinary."
+31ptsWAB-R Aphasia Quotient gain
Miriam Chakraborty

Miriam Chakraborty

Carer, East Midlands

Post-stroke aphasia β€” age 61
"As a SENCo I've worked with many SLT providers. Articulate's reports are the most usable I've seen β€” specific percentile scores, clear recommendations, and a separate summary page for the class teacher. Makes EHCP tribunal preparation straightforward."
14/15EHCP applications supported successfully
Daniel Fitzgerald

Daniel Fitzgerald

SENCo, Secondary Academy, Manchester

Language & social communication
Free DownloadParent Starter Pack

Everything you need
before the first appointment.

Five clinical resources compiled by our therapists. No upsell. Just the information that actually helps parents walk into their first session prepared.

What's in the pack

Speech Sounds by Age chart

Developmental norms at a glance

Questions to ask at first appointment

12 questions that get useful answers

Home practice tracker (4 weeks)

Printable β€” works alongside any therapy plan

School communication letter template

For SEN coordinators and class teachers

NHS referral pathway guide

Who refers, what to expect, how long it takes

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