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Why pretend play is the perfect therapy vehicle for children with dyspraxia
For a child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), also known as verbal dyspraxia, what is happening inside a well-designed pretend play session is anything but ordinary. It is, in fact, some of the most powerful motor speech therapy we have.
Let me explain why in this blog post.
Getting down on their level: Why face-to-face play is a speech therapy superpower
Do you want to learn how to turn ordinary playtime into a speech therapy session in your own home? Check out this post for a quick, practical guide on the physical mechanics of communication.
Could mouth breathing be affecting your child’s speech, sleep and development?
Mouth breathing isn’t always ‘just a habit’. Learn about Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and health in this post.
There is more than one way to model communication: Using speech prompts, signs, and AAC together in therapy
Communication is about SO much more than speech alone! Learn why and how in this post.
Why I love ‘Colourful Semantics’ in speech therapy
Why do speech therapists love using Colourful Semantics? Find out in this post.
One activity, endless opportunities for speech and language therapy targets
Good speech therapy is rarely working on ‘just one thing.’ ✨One activity can create hundreds of opportunities for communication growth.
One book, dozens of therapy opportunities: What speech therapy really looks like
One book can create dozens of communication opportunities when therapy is truly child-led and intentional 💛 Read this blog and see how.
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.