Joining the Dots: Neurodiversity and the Urgent Need for Speech and Language Therapy
Imagine a 7-year-old child in a classroom, brimming with ideas but unable to express them. They want to participate, but their words fail to connect to their thoughts. For many neurodivergent children 鈥�
5 ways to help your child listen
Attention and listening skills are essential for school success. Children who can listen attentively and respond effectively to their teacher's directions tend to have an easier time in school. Listen 鈥�
Supporting speech and language development in bilingual children
In many parts of the world speaking more than one language is the norm and a pretty essential part of everyday life. It enables a person to communicate with family members in one language and use anot 鈥�
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How to help your child to start talking
You may be wondering why your child is not talking yet. It may make you feel a little concerned but don't worry, some children can take some time before they start speaking, requiring extra time to de 鈥�
The benefits of play-based speech therapy
What is play-based speech and language therapy? Play-Based Speech and Language Therapy is a form of treatment, delivered in a playful and natural way. The alternative would be to use a 鈥榙rills鈥� approa 鈥�
The connection between language and mental health difficulties
As a Speech and Language Therapist who specialises in working with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues, I often find my role is intrinsically linked to that of the Counsellors 鈥�
Dyslexia and speech & language therapy?
Isn鈥檛 dyslexia that thing that makes it hard for people to read and write? So what has that got to do with speech and language therapy?
How Speech, Language and Communication difficulties 鈥楳ade a Murderer鈥�
I鈥檓 sure I am not the only person who is heartbroken by the plight of Brendan Dassey on Netflix鈥檚 documentary series 鈥楳aking a Murderer鈥�. Watching season 2 of the Netflix documentary this week inspire 鈥�
Behaviour is a Form of Communication
Think about this for a moment, 60% of all communication is nonverbal. This means the body language we use, the facial expressions, the gestures are all communicating for us, even when we are not sayin 鈥�
