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Halloween without the tears: Supporting children through the Spooky Season
In this blog, I share five practical steps to make Halloween calm and joyful, from choosing comfy costumes to creating a quiet retreat space.
The joyful language toolkit: Strategies for connecting with your child through play
The most effective therapy happens when it doesn’t look like therapy at all. This blog gives you a number of simple, high-impact strategies to connect with your child through joyful play.
How parent coaching turns story time into a communication success
Tired of your child running off during story time? Ready to transform frustration into a fun, functional story time? Read this blog!
Using AAC in daily life
This post demystifies AAC, highlights the crucial role of modelling, and provides practical examples of how low-tech AAC can be seamlessly integrated into everyday activities.
Dynamic assessment – Let’s look beyond the checklist
A traditional speech assessment is just one piece of the puzzle. We believe in looking at the whole picture—from their play and social skills to their unique way of communicating. Our dynamic approach dives deep, revealing not just what they can do, but how they learn and why they might be facing challenges.
Ready to get beyond the checklist and find…
The art of selective care: My journey as a semi-retired private therapist
I’ve reached a new chapter in my career, one where I’m trading a full calendar for a fuller heart. If you’re curious about what this new approach means for my clients, check out the full story in this blog post.
Submucous cleft palate: What is it and how does it impact on speech?
Ever wonder what’s behind your child’s feeding difficulties or his/her extremely nasal speech sounds? Sometimes the answer is hidden in plain sight. We’re talking about a submucous cleft, a condition you might not even know exists!
Conquering the ‘slushy’ /S/: Your guide to treating lateral lisps
Does your child’s /S/ sound a little bit ‘slushy’? does it sound like air spills out the sides of their mouth? Your child may well have a lateral lisp.
Why auditory memory matters (especially for little ones!)
This blog post dives deep into the fascinating world of auditory memory: what it is, why it’s so vital for speech development, and what happens when it’s not quite as strong.