Communication Top Tips & FAQs
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A common concern that parents of young children have when starting speech and language therapy is, “When will I find the time to practise speech and language strategies with my child?”. And I get it, you are busy! As parents… Read more
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Stammering, also known as stuttering, is a stoppage in the flow of speech. Approximately 8% of children will stammer at some point with stammering typically emerging between the ages of 2 and 5 years as children are developing spoken language… Read more
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What is Gestalt Language Learning? Gestalt Language Learning, also known as Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), is a pattern of learning language where children acquire language in chunks or “gestalts”. Children start by repeating language verbatim that they have heard elsewhere.… Read more
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As a speech, language and feeding therapist, I find that dummy use is one of the top things I talk about with parents of young children; and most parents’ journey with their child’s dummy, started the same as mine, unintended.… Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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