Parents, teachers, guidance counsellors, psychologists, doctors or audiologists who suspect that a child may have a speech problem may seek help from the Speech Therapy Unit of the Ministry of Education.  The Unit will evaluate, diagnose and/or treat students with communication difficulty.  They also educate and train parents and other professionals to assist those with communication disorders.  The Speech Therapy Unit aims to prevent and/or minimize communication difficulty as much as possible in infants and children.  

This service is available for all pre-schoolers and school age children living in The Bahamas.

1. Parents or guardians must get a referral from the relevant professional such as teachers, guidance counsellors, psychologists, doctors or audiologists
2. The Unit will conduct a parent interview
3. The child will then be evaluated and diagnosed
4. The child is then treated or referred as necessary
5. The Speech Therapy Unit will follow up with the case.

1. A referral note from any one of the following referral sources: teachers, guidance counsellors, psychologists, doctors and audiologists
2. Along with a referral form from Special Services Section

No supporting documentation is needed.

There are no fees associated with this service.

The Guidance Department in the various Public High Schools in New Providence and the Family Islands.

Ministry of Education
Department of Education
Special Services Section
Thompson Blvd
Phone: (1) 242 502 3776/502-8558
Fax: (1) 242  323 1156
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

This service is also provided at the following locations:

Albury Sayle Primary School
Nassau Street
Opening Hours: Monday 9:00 am to 12 noon

Cleveland Eneas Primary School
Pinewood Gardens
Opening Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 to 12 noon

Uriah McPhee Primary School
Kemp Road
Opening Hours: Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Gerald Cash Primary School
Flamingo Gardens
Opening Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Stapledon School
Dolphin Drive
Opening Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled
Dolphin Drive
Opening Hours: Monday and Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Bahamas Infant Stimulation Programme
Fort Charlotte
Opening Hours: Tuesday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Garvin Tynes Primary School
Alexander Boulevard
Opening Hours: Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm