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Responsible for the service Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Speech therapy for children

  • Service
  • 10 municipalities
  • Public service

Speech therapy for children is part of the family centre’s services.

Speech therapy is intended for children and young people who have problems with interaction, verbal expression and/or speech comprehension, or difficulties in eating. If concerns arise about a multilingual child’s native language development, speech therapy can be used to support linguistic development. The aim of speech ther ...

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To whom and on what terms

Children under the age of 18 are entitled to the service. An assessment or referral from a social or health care professional or an early childhood education special-needs teacher is required to receive the service. The need for a referral varies between municipalities. If you are concerned about your child’s development, bring the matter up with the maternity and child health clinic, your child’s day care provider or school health care. In some municipalities, speech therapists also provide guidance via telephone to parents/guardians without a referral.

The service is provided by

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Responsible for the service

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 28/3/2024