Do drop in
Author: Maeve Guly
Magazine issue: Spring 08
Page numbers: 4-6
Date: 29 February 2008
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Maeve Guly has run a drop-in community clinic in Devon for six years. Parents bring children either of their own volition or following a recommendation from a health visitor or other professional. It provides an informal opportunity for the therapist to gauge what the communication difficulty might be and to offer advice and reassurance until further therapy can be arranged if necessary. This audit looks at 150 consecutive children, listing their sex, age at referral and primary finding. Maeve describes the challenges and practical aspects of running a drop-in service and lists useful resources. She also reflects on the benefits for clients and their parents and her own professional development.
