Sometimes, children with speech sound difficulties tend to give slightly less eye contact. This means that they don’t look as much at other people when they are talking. This is not always the case, but I have often had parents comment on it. Certainly, when I am doing speech sound therapy, I spend a lot […]
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How to communicate successfully with children with unclear spe...
Our next column on the brilliant Special Needs Jungle website is up now. The topic is how to communicate succesfully with children with unclear speech and you can check it out here. Do let us know what you think, either here or there. Also, if you missed our last column about the impact of language […]
Top Tips……… For speaking clearly by Elizab...
Many children have difficulty saying certain sounds clearly. Sometimes, it is a normal developmental stage and will improve on its own; at other times they may require some direct help from a Speech Therapist. Parents often ask what they can do at home to help. Eating Talking and eating use many of the same muscles, […]