Identifying and Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
Did you know that 2 million children struggle with talking and understanding words? And, that’s not all. Speech, Language and Communication Needs can have a serious knock-on effect on academic attainm …
What is the Role of a Speech and Language Therapist?
Last updated: July 2026. Reviewed by the Mable Therapy clinical team. The role of a speech and language therapist is to assess, diagnose and support children with speech, language and communication ne …
My child mispronounces words – how can I help them?
Speech disorders affect a child’s ability to make themselves understood. Speech and Language Therapists refer to this as their intelligibility. We expect a typically developing child’s speech to be la …
Could poor communication skills be holding students back in maths?
With hundreds of pupils starting school with poor speech and language skills and even more children struggling with basic social skills, there is no wonder we are seeing the impact this has on other a …
Supporting speech and language development during lockdown
Activities to support communication skills with children – no special toys needed! With lockdown now in effect and schools and nurseries closed, parents are faced with the daunting prospect of keeping …
5 things teachers ask me about Auditory Memory
Difficulties with Auditory memory can have a significant impact on a pupil’s ability to attend and learn at the same rate as the rest of their class. I have worked as a speech and language therapist f …
How do you measure the impact of speech and language therapy?
When “he’s doing really well” just doesn’t cut the mustard. Here’s the thing, without evaluation, it is impossible to know whether an intervention is having a positive impact on learning. It can be te …
