“I felt understood for the first time”

– Kate, Mum of 3 and Speek user for 4 months

When it comes to neurodivergence, one size does not fit all

Knowing how to support a child presenting with challenging behaviours can be extraordinarily overwhelming for parents and families. That’s why we do things differently at Speek.

Designed for challenging behaviours & neuro-diversity

Weekly live sessions for parents/cares, delivered by Licensed Psychologists in small groups of 4 parents max.

Programme That Works For You

Clinically designed programmes for parents to learn how to support themselves and their young person.

The programme is designed to:

Prevent challenging behaviour

What to do when challenging behaviour occurs

Promote positive behaviours

No More Waiting Lists

No more waitlists to help your child. You can access Speek anytime, anywhere. We aim to get you started within 48 hours.

The power of Speeking

89%

of parents say that they feel confident in supporting their child

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Mum of a 11 year old child, and Speek user for 6 months

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Mum of a 13 year old child, and Speek user for 3 months

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Mum of a 12 year old child, and Speek user for 3 months

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Our Plans

4-month Standard Plan at £400

Weekly 60-minute Group session with clinicians designed for reducing challenging behaviours in neuro-diverse young people for both parents

A personalised support plan for parents to help their children stop challenging behaviour and promote positive behaviours

Access to a parent’s support community to help you connect with other parents going through similar challenges with their children

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4-month Standard+ Plan at £800

Weekly 60-minute one-to-one session with clinicians designed for reducing challenging behaviours in neuro-diverse young people for both parents

A personalised support plan for parents to help their children stop challenging behaviour and promote positive behaviours

Access to a parent’s support community to help you connect with other parents going through similar challenges with their children

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“That one hour session was better than anything the NHS has provided us in the last 4 years”

– Clare, Mum of 2 and Speek user for 2 months

Our team of experts

We personally know that when a young person struggles, so does the whole family. That’s why we’re determined to transform the journey of change from an isolating experience into one of family growth.

Dr Khanya Price-Evans
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Clinical Lead

Dr Alex Bone
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology PGCert in CBT for Psychosis

Sr. Clinical Psychologist

Dr Lucinda Gledhil
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Sr. Clinical Psychologist

70%

of children have stopped or reduced challenging behaviour since their parents started Parent programme and applying techniques they learned from Speek clinicians.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 My child is neurodivergent. Will this work for them?

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Absolutely! This programme is specially designed for neuro-diverse young people. We do have other pathways for self-harm and other diagnoses.

However, as a large proportion of our support is around verbal communication, if your young person is non-verbal this programme may be less relevant to you and your family.

2 Do you provide treatment for my child or is this just for me?

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Right now, Speek only works with parents and not the young people directly. Our Programme has been clinically developed for parents with skills, tools and knowledge that equips them to then support their young person. However, we are working towards being able to also work with young people! We will update all of our Speek Parents as well as information on our website when that’s the case.

3 Can I speak with a clinician 1-1?

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Yes! We understand groups are not for everyone. Hence, we offer a Standard+ plan for parents that prefer more individualised support at this point.

4 Can my partner/co-parent also sign up?

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Yes! We know it’s not always possible for both parents to participate with Speek. However, where possible, we highly recommend both parents sign up as that can help the young person feel more supported by both parents. It can also make it easier for parents to approach conversations and decisions around parenting the young person who is self-harming as well as help ensure better family cohesion. There is no additional cost for the second parent!

5 Can I join if I’m not a parent?

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The Speek Programme has been designed for parents or caregivers which could include, as an example: foster parents or grandparents. The Speek Programme will be most relevant to and is most likely to have an effect on caregivers who have regular contact with the young person.

6 Who is the Speek Programme not recommended for?

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The Speek neuro-diversity programme is specifically designed for parents/carers of young people with challenging behaviours, with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis.

The Speek Programme may not be suitable for parents of young people who:
– Are non-verbal
– Have no/limited contact with their parents
– Have an active eating disorder
– Have an active psychotic disorder
– Have an active dissociative disorder

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parents who are going through the same challenges and sharing their experiences have joined the Speek community.

No shame. No judgement. Just the support you need, when you need it the most.

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