ABAEL

Speech and Language Therapy

ABAEL Speech and Language Therapy

ABAEL specializes in providing services for USAF children based at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, and RAF Alconbury. We are a Tricare participating provider who offers high-quality speech and language therapy for children of all ages. Our experienced and passionate therapists have worked across a variety of different environments, with a range of communication needs, and offer individualized, child-centered plans based on your child’s strengths and needs.

Why choose ABAEL?

  • Most of our speech and language therapists have 15 years or more clinical experience.
  • Our therapists keep up to date with evidence-based practice and access ongoing learning and support.
  • We specialize in working with USAF children, so we understand the unique circumstances you may face.
  • We aim to see you within 2 weeks of receiving your child’s referral (authorization).
  • We offer individualized assessment, evaluation, and therapy for children with any communication need.
  • We write goals and deliver therapy plans that are child-centered and individualized.
  • We use a play-based approach to ensure sessions are fun and motivating for your child.
  • We can offer flexible sessions within your home.
  • We can travel to you so that your child is seen in a familiar environment.
  • We believe in working in partnership with parents and other professionals to achieve the best for your child.
  • We have friendly, helpful, and professional admin staff.
  • We write robust reports and session notes in addition to using evidence-based testing and therapy techniques.
  • We liaise with other professionals involved in your child’s care such as school and nursery staff.

Who do we see?

We support children and young people who have speech, language, and communication needs. This includes difficulties with:

  • Attention and listening
  • Understanding language: following directions and responding to questions
  • Using language: vocabulary and sentence building
  • Communication and interaction: engaging with others to communicate key messages
  • Speech sounds: the clarity of what is being said
  • Stuttering: when speech is not fluent

What can we offer children and their families?

  • A comprehensive assessment
  • Flexible therapy sessions
  • Training for parents, carers, and other key people in your child’s life
  • Liaison with school and nursery staff

Goals of SLT at ABAEL

  • Enhance communication skills to improve quality of life and social interactions.
  • Provide strategies and tools to facilitate speech and communication development.
  • Empower families and caregivers with techniques to support ongoing progress.

How do I get help and support from ABAEL?

  1. If your child has undiagnosed speech and language difficulties:
    • Contact your PCM or Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician.
    • Ask for your child to be assessed for speech and language services.
    • If diagnosed with Speech and Language needs please ask for ABAEL/Dr. Catherine Wild.
  2. If you already have a referral, please contact Referral Management as soon as possible and specifically ask for ABAEL/Dr. Catherine Wild.