Stroke – what happens…
A stroke involves the loss of brain function due to a disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. You may also hear it being referred to...
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Nursery Rhymes for Development
We all know that kids love nursery rhymes, but did you know that they are also a really great way to prepare a small child’s brain for...
Childhood Stammering
Occasionally we all can be a little dysfluent and stumble over our words, this is usually when we are tired or have a lot on our minds. A...
Could a weighted blanket help ?
Around 70% of people diagnosed with autism will have a range of sensory processing difficulties. For most people their brain will take in,...
Speech & Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy – What is it all about? What is a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)? ...
What is Statementing ?
What is a statement of educational needs and should my child have one? A statement of educational needs is a legally binding contract that...
Apps for Childhood Apraxia
The use of Apps in therapy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder (a disorder that...
Mental Health – Time to Talk
Mental Health is a growing topic of conversation, particularly with the launch of the campaign Time to Change. The campaign encourages...
Speech Milestones
How much should my toddler be saying by now First things first: every child is different and every child will learn to talk at their own...
Can a Dummy Affect Speech
Can sucking a dummy affect a child’s speech? Giving a baby a dummy to suck is a very common way to sooth and make them feel comforted. ...
