We are really delighted to introduce you to Kate Biss, a highly skilled and experienced independent speech and language therapist who will be working with us to provide up-to-date guidance and helpful resources for parents and carers. Understanding what speech and language therapists do and how they work with parents to help build children’s language…Continue reading SLCo’s Summer Message
Our son, Jack, was a difficult baby and required a lot of attention from us which was difficult to keep up with everything else. Our Health Visitor made a referral to a Speech and Language Therapist at the age of 2. Jack didn’t speak at all until the age of 3, he was ‘non-verbal’, and…Continue reading “Brick Club came at just the right time” – Parent Story
How communication issues impact a child’s social and emotional well-being Parents and those who care for children really want to raise confident and self-assured children. However, children with communication issues may struggle with social and emotional development, which also affects their education and experiences in school. Communication is a foundation skill that takes place during…Continue reading Stress and Anxieties associated with SLCN
Let’s think about what NEURODIVERSITY means. Neurodiversity is a viewpoint. That viewpoint is that brain differences are normal, rather than deficits….Continue reading Lets talk about Neurodiversity and SLCN
It seems that the last few months have flown past. A slightly different landscape is emerging as we start to get an idea of how things look after the constraints of Covid begin to relax. Families need to learn how to navigate their way around a changed system, particularly for statutory services, which are still…Continue reading SLCo’s Spring Message
Studies over the years have made clear the close connection between speech, language and communication disorders (SLCN) and mental health. Difficulties in communication play a large part in the lives of people of all ages, and if issues are not worked on with early intervention, they could have lasting impacts on mental wellbeing. A…Continue reading Mental Health and SLCN
Children and young people are more at risk of developing eating disorders as they develop their self-image and learn about relationships with others. Children with disabilities such as speech, language and communication difficulties even more so….Continue reading Eating Disorders and SLCN
Did you know… Families play a crucial role in developing children’s speech and language skills? Parent are the key determinants in achieving outcomes for children. Parents are the experts as they know their children best. Studies show that speech and language therapy is more effective when involving a child’s family in home therapy. Children trust…Continue reading Did you know #5
