Selective Mutism and its myths
Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder where children are chatty at home but they are unable to speak in […]
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): strategies to learn vocabulary
FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2017 IS DID AWARENESS DAY. I will focus on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and the learning of
Sound difficulties: What is childhood apraxia of speech
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder. Children with CAS have problems saying sounds, syllables, and words.
Enhance Speech and Language with baking
Parents are always looking for ways to incorporate speech and language activities at home. Whether it is to stimulate a
Selective mutism: a teenager freed from silence. Hannah’s story.
This is a real story as part of the “real blog” about Selective Mutism. I always change the names in
What are goals when assessing a child’s language and communication skills?
Many parents and school staff are keen to understand what are the essential goals when assessing a child’s language and communication
Selective mutism: 2 practical tips to help with their anxiety
Children who have selective mutism are anxious. Anxiety changes from child to child and it’s for this reason that it
What is eccessive drooling?
Ad a speech and language therapist I’m often asked about drooling or I see children that although they should control
Selective mutism: Learning about emotions with play dough
Learning about emotions and being able to identify them as well as talking about them, it is a big part
