#speechandlanguage

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💬 Speech Therapy vs Occupational Therapy 🤸‍♀️ Both therapies work hand-in-hand to help your child reach their full potential 🌟 🗣️ Speech Therapy focuses on sounds, words, and communication — helping your child talk, read, and express themselves better. 🖐️ Occupational Therapy builds daily living and motor skills — helping with coordination, writing, and eating. Together, they build confidence and independence 💪✨ #speechtherapy

[beckettj]

Petition: Increase investment in Speech and Language Therapy.

We want the Government to increase investment in speech and language therapy so people of all ages - babies, children and young people, and

I Need Your Help

Getting real on here for a min. I really appreciate anyone taking a few minutes to read this.

1.9 million children in the UK are currently struggling with talking and understanding words. (Speech and Language UK).

As of December 2023, 72000 children and young people are on the waiting list for speech and language services in the UK.

The demand for speech and language services are high whilst funding remains low leading to a substantial wait time to access these key services.

Imagine being told, as a parent, guardian, older sibling, aunt/uncle, grandparent, etc – “Your child needs speech and language therapy but you’re going to have to wait a year for it.”

And more than 4000 children have been waiting for over a year.

Speech and Language difficulties can impact on reading and writing abilities which has a knock-on effect onto all areas of education.

According to a report by Speech and Language UK, children who struggle to talk and understand words are:

• Six times more likely to be behind in English at age eleven

• Eleven times more likely to be behind in Maths at age 11

• Twice as likely to have a mental health problem

• Twice as likely to be unemployed as an adult

As a person who benefitted from accessing speech and language services with two brothers and a dad who also benefitted greatly, this is a matter I’m very passionate about. We were lucky that we were able to access the therapy, services and support we needed. It shouldn’t be a matter of luck.

Speech and language desperately needs more funding.

And it’s not just children. Adults can have speech and language conditions too and require the same access to speech and language services! Speech and language conditions are not limited to ones you are born with. Anyone, at any age, can acquire a communication condition. (Take Chris Kamara for example).

So any UK peeps reading this – please sign the petition below pushing for the government to increase their investment in speech and language services.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/657935?fbclid=IwAR16E2RhkIBSQmpAAraOZWL6E2mTOuVbENCv2rgoYr8kFcnJdNf3HmS4ALM

[thedaycaredream23]

The Role of Early Reading in Child Speech and Language Development

Speech and language development is a critical aspect of a child's overall growth, laying the foundation for communication, social interaction, and academic success. While many factors contribute to a child's language skills, one key element that has a profound impact on their development is early reading. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of early reading in child speech and language development, highlighting its benefits and suggesting practical ways to incorporate reading into a child's daily routine.

Vocabulary Expansion: Reading to young children exposes them to a rich and diverse vocabulary that extends beyond everyday conversation. Books often contain new words and expressions that may not come up naturally in daily interactions. As children hear these words being read aloud, their vocabulary expands, enhancing their ability to express themselves and understand others.

Tip: Choose books with age-appropriate vocabulary and introduce new words in a fun and interactive manner during reading sessions.

Language Comprehension: Engaging with stories and books helps children develop language comprehension skills. As they listen to narratives and follow the plot, they learn to make connections, infer meaning, and develop a deeper understanding of language structures and grammar.

Tip: Encourage your child to ask questions about the story and discuss their thoughts and feelings about the characters and events.

Phonological Awareness: Early reading introduces children to the sounds and rhythm of language, promoting phonological awareness. When they hear words being broken down into individual sounds, it becomes easier for them to grasp the building blocks of language and develop essential pre-reading skills.

Tip: Play rhyming games and engage in activities that focus on sound recognition, such as identifying the initial sound of words in the books you read.

Imagination and Creativity: Reading fosters imagination and creativity in children. As they immerse themselves in the world of stories and fictional characters, they learn to think outside the box and develop their creativity, which has a positive impact on their language and communication skills.

Tip: After reading a story, encourage your child to retell it in their own words or create alternative endings to stimulate their imagination.

Bonding and Social Interaction: Reading together creates a special bonding experience between parents/caregivers and children. It provides an opportunity for meaningful social interactions, where children can express their thoughts, ask questions, and develop emotional intelligence.

Tip: Establish a regular reading routine, such as bedtime stories, to strengthen the parent-child relationship.

To some it up:

Early reading plays a pivotal role in child speech and language development. By introducing children to books and stories from an early age, parents and caregivers can nurture their language skills, expand their vocabulary, and foster a love for reading. Remember that each child is unique, and the journey of language development may differ from one child to another. Be patient and make reading a joyful and enriching experience for your child, as the benefits will extend far beyond their early years.

[karenatdeakin]

Masks can be a barrier to communication for hearing impaired people (Hearing Services Program). Claims were also made about masks affecting language & behaviour development in children.

[speechandsmile]

300 mini objects. Portable case. Close securely. Cue cards. Letter-sound mats. Carrier phrase cards. My lifesaver when I work in multiple school buildings! Say & Play Speech Sounds Kit. Link in bio. communicationkits #speechandsmile #sayandplay #communicatiokit #speechandlanguage #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas #speechtherapylife #miniobjects #trinkets #SLPminiobjects #speechminiobjects #speechtherapyideas #speechlanguagepathologist #speechtherapylife #alphabet #miniobjects #montessori #montessoriathome #montessoritoddler #montessoriactivity #speechtherapyfun #nomi #soflo #petoskeyspeechtherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CRmBznbM3bN/?utm_medium=tumblr

[babystepstherapy-blog]

One of our Speech & Language Therapists made these fun AAC handouts from @praacticalaac for our clients! #AAC #speechandlanguage #speechpathology #speechandlanguagetherapy #AACnearme #speakAAC (at Baby Steps Therapy) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxifAzNJGLW/?igshid=y38ph4gl04se

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Activities to Encourage and Promote Speech and Language Development at Home - Speech Plus

You are a parent of a 2 year old baby or above and you are having a hard time teaching your kid speech and language skills! But don’t worry! There are many easy techniques which would help your child learn speech and language skills in an enjoyable manner. So follow these few tips and watch your kid use words well and gradually to form whole sentences! The most common techniques used by mothers are parallel talk and self-talk. It is the most effective method and is recommended by professional speech language pathology in Kolkata, as it promotes good speech and language development skills. Parallel talk refers to that technique in which the parent describes what the child is doing or seeing. In other words, the parent acts as a broadcaster – he/she describes the child’s activities without expecting a response or asking any questions. For example, if the baby is playing with a toy car, you can say, “My baby is playing with his favourite yellow car. Now you are turning the key and look how fast your car is going!” Self-talk is another strategy where a parent describes what he or she is doing – without expecting a response from the child. For example, if you are writing the letter ‘W’, you say, “I start here and go down here, and again I go up, down and up again.” The idea behind these techniques is that the child will learn by associating several things – and above all – …

Read our blog to learn about the Activities to Encourage and Promote Speech and Language Development at Home: http://speechplus.in/activities-to-encourage-and-promote-s…/

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Cosy autumn evenings are the best 💕 I’ve not posted about Charlie for a while, now that he’s fully recovered from appendicitis, he’s kind of taken a backseat and just gets on with life like the trooper that he is. But we do have some good news; he’s been discharged from the paediatrics in regards to his speech delay 🙌🏻 remember last August when they said he had Global Development Delay and ADHD traits that they would officially diagnose after reception? Yeah, load of crap! Charlie’s doing great at school, still in the top half of his classes, still smashing it, definitely taking after Jordan with his maths skills and believe it or not, he’s actually really well behaved. Funny, how all these “things” iron themselves out when they overcome a speech delay and there was absolutely no need for all the tests and assessments! He’s still got progress to make of course, but just like every other child on this planet; he’s doing it at his own pace. And you know, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that whatsoever ✨ . . . . . #speechpathology #speechtherapy #speechdelay #speech #speechandlanguage #speechandlanguagetherapy #adhd #add #asd #globaldevelopmentaldelay #gdd #specialneeds #specialneedsmom #specialneedskids #momlifebelike #mamalife https://www.instagram.com/p/BpfWCeYAQNg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mgqj774k3xk1