Communication

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Back to School

    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

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