Speech & Language Therapy For Children & Young People

Introduction If you’re a parent or carer wondering whether dummies are a friend or foe, this guide will help you navigate the pros and cons, so you can make the best choice for your child. Why do we use dummies? Dummies – also known as pacifiers or soothers – often

“Nothing About Me Without Me: Building Self-Advocacy Skills in Neurodivergent People” Every day, we advocate for ourselves in small but important ways. We might ask for a window to be opened when we feel too warm, request help to reach something we can’t access, or express when we disagree with

Every Child Belongs: Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms Not Less, Just Different: Rethinking How We Support Neurodiverse Learners “Oh her… she doesn’t say or do much. She just sits and does whatever,” the teaching assistant remarked as I took notes about the autistic child I’d been asked to observe. But

Digital Childhoods: How Screen Time Affects Language Development We’ve all heard it: “It’s those screens!” Screens are everywhere now — even toddlers and preschoolers spend time on phones, tablets, and TVs. But as speech and language therapists, parents, and professionals, we know the answer isn’t that simple. It’s not just

  Visuals for All: Inclusive Strategies Every Teacher Should Know Visuals help make the school environment feel more welcoming, predictable, and easier to understand for every student. And here’s the thing: visuals aren’t just for children with special educational needs. They’re a tool that supports all learners. Visuals Benefit Every

Wait… What Happened? Helping Kids Who Struggle to Tell Stories A guide for teachers Have you ever had a child come and tell you about their weekend, but everything is completely mixed up and hard to follow? Or maybe something happened on the playground, and when you ask them what