Playing a game with your child is a brilliant opportunity to support their learning and language development. Whether you are concerned about your child’s language skills or not, games and play time are excellent opportunities to share our knowledge and experience with our kids. As a speech and language therapist,…
Stuttering (also called stammering) is the term used to describe a difficulty in the timing and even flow of speech. When a child stutters you may notice: Stuttering is different for everyone, varies in severity and from situation to situation. A child might have periods of stuttering followed by times when…
Speech delay is a really common feature of childhood development but can be concerning for parents when their child is finding it difficult to be understood. Sometimes knowing what is typical for a child’s age and stage can be hugely helpful in reducing worry and providing reassurance and guidance on…
I’m partial to telling stories, around the dinner table, with friends, with family. Never underestimate the power of a great story! And when it comes to the kids, never underestimate just how important the stories we tell them are. One of my biggest goals as a parent has always been…
