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Cycles Approach speech therapy: Why syllables come first
A clear, parent-friendly explanation of the Cycles Phonological Approach and why speech therapists start with 2- and 3-syllable words to improve clarity and confidence in children with speech delays.
What is Total Communication, and why your child might need it more than just speech
Total Communication supports speech, reduces frustration, and helps your child to be understood now, not ‘one day in the future’. This blog tells you why.
How we can help shape smooth consonant blends
Check out this blog post to learn about what schwa is and tricks of the trade to help smooth out those clusters.
My child is hard to understand at school age. Should I be concerned?
This post dives into: When speech should actually be clear; Why some children remain hard to understand; The difference between ‘cute errors’ and speech sound difficulties.
When speech difficulties overlap: Helping children with phonological delay and childhood apraxia of speech
Many children have overlapping speech difficulties. Learn how flexible speech therapy approaches help children with phonological delay and apraxia make progress.
Can AI help my child’s speech delay? What it can do and what it can’t
In this blog, I share an honest, parent-friendly look at what AI can help with, and what it simply can’t replace when it comes to speech therapy.
If you’ve ever wondered whether online advice is enough, this one’s for you.
How can I incorporate AAC into my speech therapy sessions?
Working on speech sounds… but also using AAC? Yes, both can happen together. Read my latest blog on this subject.
Understanding phonological processes in 3–7-year-olds: What’s typical and when to seek help
If you’ve ever asked yourself whether your child’s speech is ‘just a phase’ or something that needs support, check this blog.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Signs and first steps (2–5 years)
In this post, I explain what Childhood Apraxia of Speech CAS can look like in 2–5 year olds, what an assessment usually involves, and what you can start doing at home to support your child without turning life into ‘speech homework all day long’.