The connection between language and mental health difficulties
As a Speech and Language Therapist who specialises in working with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues, I often find my role is intrinsically linked to that of the Counsellors …
What’s the difference between a stutter and a stammer?
Stammering and stuttering are relatively common speech disorders, which are neurological in nature and create moments of dysfluency such as: repeating words, stretching sounds or not being able to pro …
What speech sounds should my child be using?
Children start to use different speech sounds in words at varying rates depending on the child, so one child may be using all the speech sounds needed in all word positions by the age of 4 and other c …
Dyslexia and speech & language therapy?
Isn’t dyslexia that thing that makes it hard for people to read and write? So what has that got to do with speech and language therapy?
How Speech, Language and Communication difficulties ‘Made a Murderer’
I’m sure I am not the only person who is heartbroken by the plight of Brendan Dassey on Netflix’s documentary series ‘Making a Murderer’. Watching season 2 of the Netflix documentary this week inspire …
The impact of auditory memory on language development
Almost everything we do involves speech, language and communication. Everyday activities like learning, sorting out problems, having a conversation, getting a job, making friends and having fun all re …
Parent child interaction: the tools to support your child’s speech and language
So, after months of waiting you and your child have been invited to attend a Speech Therapy appointment. When your toddler’s speech or understanding is a little bit behind others of the same age, Spee …
