She will thoroughly assess your child's abilities and health. There will be twice-yearly review meetings with the team where you will discuss your child's development and ask any questions. The Speech Therapist will work with you and your child to promote language development. They can also help with any feeding and sucking difficulties. The programmes they follow are very simple and you will find most of the work is what you would normally be doing with your baby.
Most parents find it a help to have some kind of structure to follow.
You will be encouraged to use Makaton sign language. This may not seem necessary at first but many parents have found it extremely helpful especially as children get older and start communicating with others. Often children sign before they talk. You may be able to self refer your child to the Speech Therapist if your Doctor is reluctant. The Physiotherapist will work with you and your child to promote movement, balance and co-ordination.