Memory is a complex thing and has been the subject of lots of research. We all find some types of information easier to remember than others. Some people are great at remembering faces, others seem to have an almost inexhaustible capacity to remember dates. I’m sure most people reading this can identify things they find […]
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How to use …………. a teddy or dol...
Helen and I have started this series of post to show how you can use everyday toys in therapy. Although there are some fantastic speech therapy specific resources and toys out there, you don’t need to spend lots of money to support your child’s speech and language skills. You just need to keep in mind […]
Summer holiday language challe...
I spent a few years working in a school with children with specific speech and language difficulties. When the summer holidays came round, parents often asked for homework to do over the summer. I think kids do enough formal work during the school year, and the last thing I want to do is give families […]
A parent’s experience of language impairment and trying to find the right he...
We are delighted to have Rachel Sambrooks from Chatterblocks writing for us this week. Rachel talks about her experiences of trying to get help for her daughter who has a Specific Language Impairment (SLI). Unfortunately, Rachel is not alone in her experiences and I have heard many similar ones over the years. We all need […]
Top Tips…. for teaching in, on and und...
So, you have just received a set of targets from your Speech Therapist. The chances are there are words on there you don’t use everyday, although hopefully the therapist has explained them! We often talk about semantics, concepts, irregular tenses etc and how to help your child understand and use them. Prepositions are another target […]
How to use …….. Bubb...
Both Helen and I have spoken before about toys and games we like using in therapy. Although there are some fantastic speech and language specific products out there, you don’t have to have these. You can use many everyday toys and games to target speech and language development, you just need to keep in mind […]
Understanding Key Wo...
When Speech and Language Therapists assess younger children’s understanding of language, we often refer to ‘Key words’ or ‘Information Carrying Words – ICW’s’. ICW’s is a term originally used by the Derbyshire Language Scheme, 1982, Knowles, W and Masidlover, M. Both of these terms refer to the number of words you need to understand to […]
Top tips …..for attention and listening by Elizab...
Attention and listening skills are incredibly important as they underpin all learning. If you aren’t listening, you won’t hear all the words and you may not get the whole message. If you aren’t paying attention it also makes learning very hard. We have written about how speech therapists talk about attention and listening skills in […]