About Belle Vue House Assessment Centre

Belle Vue House is an independent assessment and development centre for children with communication difficulties.

We are part of The Witherslack Group’s growing portfolio and provide independent professional assessments for young people, aged 4 to adulthood.

We are a facility for parents, carers and local authorities responsible for young people. Our team is also trained in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Onsite accommodation is available to families travelling long distances or if a two-day assessment is necessary.

Our aim is to find out as much as possible about the way in which your child communicates and to make recommendations from these findings.
We do this in a number of ways:

• By individual consultation before and when you arrive
• By observing your child formally and informally
• By carrying out standardised tests

Types of Assessment Provided

Our multi-disciplinary team at the centre comprises of a Speech and Language Therapist, a Specialist Teacher, an Educational Psychologist, an Occupational Therapist and partnership with local Clinical Paediatricians.

During the assessment period, we will assess your child’s receptive and expressive language and social communication skills.  In addition, we examine your child’s educational attainment – looking in particular at literacy and numeracy and assess your child’s cognitive levels. Our team is also trained in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Services and Facilities available

• A comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment in order to recommend appropriate educational provision for your child
• A comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment in order to recommend appropriate educational provision for your child (ASD specific)
• A specialist Speech and Language Therapy Assessment
• A specialist Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Individually tailored outreach packages
• Service Level Agreements to provide specific services
• Overnight accommodation

Our Staff

Our team of therapists, psychologists and teachers will not only assess your child’s strengths and difficulties, but also provide essential  recommendations as to future placement and future provision of care.  The team consits of:

• Consultant Speech and Language Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Specialist Teacher
• Educational Psychologist
• Consultant Paediatrician