Mumbling or unclear speech is something that we come across most frequently with school aged children. They normally have all the expected speech sounds, but when chatting are just harder to understand. Some may speak quietly, others may speak too quickly, but overall they are just mumbling! This reduced intelligibility can stop children participating in […]
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Dumm...
Dummies or pacifiers! – Whatever you call them, this is a subject that often comes up for speech therapists working with younger children. Are they a problem? Will they affect speech development? When and how can you get rid of them? So today I am going to try and answer some of these questions. This […]
Understanding 1 key w...
We have written before about key words or information carrying words. You can read that post here. We talk about key words when we describe a younger child’s understanding of words. When we talk, ask questions and give instructions, there are usually clues around us that help children understand. So even if they aren’t sure of […]
Tips for setting up in independent pract...
Both Helen and I started our careers in the NHS before moving to independent practise. It was after finishing my maternity leave, that I started to work independently as well. Although being in charge of the money aspect was always a little worrying, the flexibility that it offers a working parent is great. You can read more […]
Making therapy f...
Nobody wants to keep doing something they know they struggle with. Children are no different. Therapy and practise can take a while and we really need to keep the child motivated. It is important to keep sessions positive and fun. So when you are planning your sessions or thinking about how to help a child, remember to […]
Supporting children with unclear speech train...
Helen and I have been very busy creating our first online training course and it is now available! We are really pleased with it. From our work with nursery/ school staff and parents we know there are many people out there who are looking for training, especially to help children with unclear speech. We decided […]