OUR THOUGHTS

Helping schools support pupils with their communication and mental health.

Mable's expert clinicians share their views and advice for teachers on the world of children's mental health and communication.


The Impact of Mental Health and Speech and Language Issues on School Attendance

School attendance is extremely important for a child's education and future success. However, for some students, struggles with mental health or speech and language difficulties can make regular atten …

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Jan 9, 2024

Helping Students Settle into the New School Year

As the summer draws to a close, young people across the country head back to school with a mix of emotions and experiences. For some, this autumn might bring a new teacher, new subjects or a new schoo …

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5 min read
Sep 4, 2023

Keeping Your Students Safe in the Summer Holidays

A recent online poll from Barnardo’s has shown that this summer, more than ever, children in the UK are at greater risk of exploitation. Their research suggests that the holidays will be especially ha …

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Jul 17, 2023

The Link Between Mental Health and Behaviour

This month has seen the publication of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition’s report into Behaviour and Mental Health in Schools, and it confirms what Mable Therapy has been asserti …

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6 min read
Jul 10, 2023

What do Speech and Language Therapists Do?

When looking into getting help for a child, it can be difficult to know who to approach for advice. It can be hard to identify what the problem is, which makes it harder still to know who is best plac …

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May 11, 2023

Supporting Your Child Through the Cost of Living Crisis

As a nation we have just emerged from a global pandemic, and yet we now find ourselves in a different crisis altogether. We’ve seen living costs rise to a 40 year high, putting significant pressure on …

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Dec 14, 2022

8 Ways to Help Your Child Manage Fear

Fear is a normal and inescapable part of being human. We all have things we’re afraid of, whether that's a real threat or something we know is irrational. Children and young people are at a stage of l …

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Oct 31, 2022

Is My Child Developmentally Behind?

As parents, life is full of worries about our children. When they're babies, we worry when they don’t seem to stop crying and whether they are getting enough milk. As they get older, we worry if they …

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Oct 4, 2022

The Impact of Puberty on Mental Health

For many young people, the transition from childhood to adulthood can be a confusing and overwhelming time. It’s a time of physical, emotional, psychological and social change that can have lasting ef …

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Sep 30, 2022

Anxiety and Hyperactivity: A Teacher's Guide

Mental health, how we think, feel and regulate our emotions, is something that we all have. Just like our physical health, mental health is something that can deteriorate at different points in our li …

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Sep 5, 2022