Getting your child with speech and language needs school ready

The transition from pre-school to primary school can be a daunting time for any child, but for children with speech, language and communication needs, it can be especially challenging. With a number o …

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Mar 9, 2022

How to help your child to start talking

You may be wondering why your child is not talking yet. It may make you feel a little concerned but don't worry, some children can take some time before they start speaking, requiring extra time to de …

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Feb 10, 2022

10 reasons to consider a speech and language assessment for your child

If your child has difficulty speaking or understanding what is said to them it can be difficult to know what's the best thing to do. But a really good starting point is to have an assessment of their …

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Feb 1, 2022

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 …

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Jun 16, 2020

How to help your child develop their speech and language skills

When your child’s speech or communication skills are not developing at the same rate as other children their age it can be a concern. Mable Therapy provides Adult-Child Interaction Therapy to support …

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May 29, 2020