Children's Speech & Language Therapy · Marden, Kent
Helping children share their voice with the world.
I'm Ruth. I set up Chatty Sprouts to help children and families with speech, language and communication difficulties — with thorough, fun and genuinely tailored assessment and therapy.
Sound familiar?
Worried about your child? Start here.
Most parents come to me with one of these three worries. Have a read — it may be all the reassurance you need, and if it isn't, I'm one message away.
About me
Over a decade with children, families and complex needs.
I am registered as an Independent Speech and Language Therapist with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and am on the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Register.
As a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, I have worked across a number of different sectors including the NHS, Education and the Private Sector.
I've spent the last six years as Head of the Early Years Therapy Team of an 'Outstanding' Specialist School for Highly Complex Speech, Language and Communication Needs. I always tailor my therapy to the specific child, so your child has what they need to be engaged, motivated, and to persevere with their targets.
What you can expect
Thorough, warm and built around your child
Assessment and therapy
Tailored to your child — never a template. Formal and informal assessment, then a plan that fits how they actually learn.
Advocating for families
Celebrating strengths and supporting need. You leave every session knowing what's going well and what comes next.
Free 15 minute consultation
No cost, no obligation. A phone call to talk through your worries and get honest, general recommendations.
The studio
A calm, well-resourced space in Marden
Purpose-set-up for play, assessment and therapy — everything within reach, nothing overwhelming.
Experience
A wide range of diagnoses and starting points
I have considerable experience of working with children up to 18 years of age, with specialist knowledge of the Early Years.
- Speech Sound Delay
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
- Language Disorder
- Autism
- Selective Communication
- Dysarthria
- Dysfluency / Stammering
- Voice Disorders
Many of the children I work with also have co-occurring conditions such as dyslexia, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD / dyspraxia), ADHD, sensory processing differences, hearing difficulties, attachment disorders, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
How it works
Three steps to getting started
A free phone call
Fifteen minutes, no cost. Tell me about your child and what's worrying you, and I'll give you general recommendations for next steps.
An initial assessment
One to one and a half hours in my Marden studio — case history, play, formal and informal assessment, and verbal feedback before you leave.
A plan that fits
Direct therapy sessions, a written home or school programme, or a full assessment report — whatever your child actually needs.
What families say
In their words
Your kindness, dedication and the genuine care you've shown to (my children) have made such a lasting impact.
When we came for our assessments, I was blown away by how amazing you were with the girls… Your ability to really see things and understand from the child's perspective is something not everyone is able to do and it's very admirable.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How do we start?
Contact me via WhatsApp or email and tell me a little bit about your child and what you want help with. I will offer you a 15 minute free telephone consultation to discuss your child's strengths and needs, as well as general recommendations.
Do I need a free initial consultation?
You can skip the initial free 15 minute consultation if you want to. Contact me via WhatsApp or email and ask to book in for an initial assessment without the initial telephone consultation.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the service you're asking for. The full list is on the fees page — the initial 15 minute consultation is always free.
How soon could we be seen, and when are appointments?
I can normally offer an appointment within two weeks of you getting in touch.
Appointments run Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. I don't currently offer evenings or weekends.
How long do sessions last?
An initial free telephone consultation is 15 minutes.
An initial assessment typically lasts for 1 – 1.5 hours.
A direct therapy session typically lasts for 45 minutes.
Ready to start your child's journey?
Book a free 15 minute telephone consultation, or an initial assessment, and let's talk it through.