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- Top Tips for ‘Fussy Eating’
Between 25% and 45% of typically developing children struggle with feeding at some point during childhood. For children who find mealtimes challenging, there are universal strategies that can support positive mealtime skills. Try these top tips if you have a… Read more: Top Tips for ‘Fussy Eating’ - From A to Z: Teaching Speech Sounds to Your Child
Not every child that has speech sound errors needs support from a Speech and Language Therapist. Sometimes a bit of practice with parents and caregivers at home or school is enough to place a child on the path to clear… Read more: From A to Z: Teaching Speech Sounds to Your Child - Top Tips for Supporting Early Communicators
Learning to communicate starts at birth. Babies and young children gain an understanding of communication by watching others around them and participating in meaningful interactions that support the development of early communication skills. Help your child develop their early communication… Read more: Top Tips for Supporting Early Communicators - Big Chef, Little Chef: Cooking Together to Support Communication and Mealtime Skills
As the nights draw in and the trees lose their leaves, the distinct feeling of autumn is here. In my household, the excitement starts to build as the 31st of October approaches… what will the Halloween costume be this year,… Read more: Big Chef, Little Chef: Cooking Together to Support Communication and Mealtime Skills - From Question to Answer: Teaching Your Child the Skill of Understanding and Answering Questions
When most people think of speech and language therapy, they think of supporting children who are struggling to use and/or pronounce words. However, an equal part of a speech and language therapist’s role is supporting children who struggle with their… Read more: From Question to Answer: Teaching Your Child the Skill of Understanding and Answering Questions - Tongue-Tie: A Controversial Band of Tissue
As a speech and feeding therapist, I regularly am asked whether a tongue-tie may be a factor in a child’s speech or feeding difficulties. Over the course of my career, I have completed additional training in tongue-tie and have worked… Read more: Tongue-Tie: A Controversial Band of Tissue - The Amazing Baby Brain: Zero to 3 is Key!
Have you ever wondered what is going on in your baby’s brain? The answer is a lot! Babies are born with billions of neurons and all those neurons are bumping around in their brain looking for connections. And as these… Read more: The Amazing Baby Brain: Zero to 3 is Key! - ‘What Did You Say?’ Top Tips for Communicating When Your Child’s Speech is Unclear
Top tips from South Lakes Speech & Language Therapy to support your child’s communication when their speech is unclear. 1. Get Face-to-Face Whenever possible, get eye level with your child when communicating so they can see your mouth moving and… Read more: ‘What Did You Say?’ Top Tips for Communicating When Your Child’s Speech is Unclear - Ready to Wean – Top Tips
Top Tips from South Lakes Speech & Language Therapy to make weaning easier for you and your baby. 1. Set Your Baby Up for Success Make sure your baby has a comfortable and supportive seat for feeding; and start by… Read more: Ready to Wean – Top Tips - Teletherapy’s Success Story
Before COVID-19, most people were not familiar with online therapy, or ‘teletherapy,’ and it was almost unheard of as a way to support children with feeding or communication needs. In March 2020 I, like many people, had to change my… Read more: Teletherapy’s Success Story - The Importance of Parent Coaching
After over twenty-five years in the field of speech, language and feeding therapy, a lot has changed! My hair style and clothing, not to mention my taste in music; but what hasn’t changed is the importance of parents in their… Read more: The Importance of Parent Coaching - Back to School
For children with speech, language, and/or feeding needs, a new school year can bring unique opportunities and challenges. There are some things you can do to help your child feel confident, prepared and supported as they return to school. Supporting… Read more: Back to School
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