The Importance of Play and “Special Time” in Supporting Communication Play is not just something children do for fun—it is one of the most important ways they learn to communicate, connect, and understand the world around them. For children developing speech, language, and social communication skills, play is the foundation. At Talkbox Children’s Clinic, we …
Shape Coding: A Visual Approach to Supporting Grammar Shape Coding is a highly effective, visual system used in speech and language therapy to support the understanding and use of grammar. It was originally developed by Susan Ebbels and is widely used with children and young people who experience difficulties with expressive or receptive language.At its …
A day in the life of a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) I’m here to give you an insight into the role and how we help children and young people with a range of communication difficulties. Let’s start with our role and who we see? The role of a SLT is divided into three main …
The holidays are over! For some, it might be a welcome relief; a chance to gain some form of structure for you and your family or maybe a chance for you to catch your breath a little. For others it may mean a return to work or study meaning even more multi-tasking. You know your …
Explore 10 ways to prevent anxiety when starting a new school Starting a new school can be nerve-wracking for any young person but for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) there are additional pressures on the individual and the family. We know how hard you’ve worked to put measures in place in …