Play is a very important element of learning for children. Through play, children naturally grasp essential social and emotional skills which then set the foundations for the majority of their future development. Studies prove the significant positive benefits an environment promoting instinctive curiosity has on the development of the brain especially in the early years. …Continue reading SLCN Friendships and Summer Holidays
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
Feeling isolated can make us feel sad, excluded, and affect us in all sorts of ways. Chill is a network of support for anyone who feels they need people to talk to, to do things with, and to be part of a group of friends. Our Chill youth club runs online through Zoom every Monday from 6.30…Continue reading Chill youth club
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
SLCN is a broad category that covers the wide range of conditions affecting speech, language and communication. Language Disorder and its types (Developmental Language Disorder and Language Disorder associated with a differentiating condition) are all Speech, Language and Communication Needs. The term Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is used for children where: A child…Continue reading Did You Know #4
