AAC Systems and Speech and Language Development
As a Speech and Language Therapist I can offer a multitude of ways to communicate to non-verbal or minimally verbal children.
Check this blog on my work with non-verbal children.
How can we help practise speech targets with our children during the day, without it being an “extra tedious ask”?
Let’s look how we can fold the speech and language therapy goals into daily life, rather than having an “extra” thing to do at the end of a busy day.
Rethinking the PECS Approach
I talk about some concerns of SLTs, parents and autistic adults who explain to us how this communication method did not really work so well and why.
Empowering non-speaking children: the power of AAC Core Boards
Discover how you can empower non-speaking children through Augmentative and Alternative Communication core boards
Connecting with children in Speech and Language Therapy
In Speech and Language Therapy, connecting with a child is about fostering a meaningful relationship that unlocks the potential for effective communication.
Discover more about Verbal Dyspraxia
In this blog we look at verbal dyspraxia and how Speech and Language Therapy can support children to make great progress. Read it to build your knowledge and enable your child to have their voice heard.
Strategies to support children with eating difficulties
In this blog post we explore strategies to support children with eating difficulties, where the cause is NOT a swallowing problem, but we are having a “fussy eater” in the family, seemingly for no obvious reason.
Ten games to support communication in primary school aged children
In this post I give examples how to incorporate all speech and language therapy practice into children’s daily activities. I am hoping it will come in handy, especially for the summer holidays.
Supporting children and families living with verbal dyspraxia
In this blog post we give ten tips on how to help children and families living with verbal dyspraxia.
Explore how Intensive Interaction develops Autistic children’s communication
Overview of the Intensive Interaction approach, particularly good for children who work mostly to their own agenda and find it hard to engage with others.
Some ideas to encourage communication
Look to see what exciting ideas we’ve thought about for the holidays: easy to implement activities that can be adapted to your child’s age and stage of development.
Four reasons to continue Speech and Language Therapy during the summer
Have a look at this blog post where we take you through good reasons why you shouldn’t ignore Speech and Language Therapy sessions this summer.