Joining the Dots: Neurodiversity and the Urgent Need for Speech and Language Therapy
Imagine a 7-year-old child in a classroom, brimming with ideas but unable to express them. They want to participate, but their words fail to connect to their thoughts. For many neurodivergent children …
Meeting Vital Requirements: How to Ensure Your SALT Provision Supports Every Learner
Why Meeting Speech and Language Therapy Requirements Matters
How Councils Can Provide Timely SEND Support
Local councils in the UK are facing a critical challenge: demand for SEND support is soaring, yet budgets are tighter than ever. Thousands of children with speech, language, and communication needs wa …
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Why Waiting Lists for Speech and Language Therapy Services Are Getting Longer - and What You Can Do
Introduction - A System Under Strain Across the UK, waiting lists for Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) are significantly long. As of November 2024, 65,114 children were waiting for Speech and Langua …
EBSA: What About the Pupils Who Aren't Back in the Classroom?
As schools across the UK continue to grapple with persistent absence rates, one group of pupils remains particularly vulnerable: those experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
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The Importance of Early Detection: Why Speech and Language Screening Matters
Speech and language development is one of the most critical foundations of early childhood. The ability to communicate effectively doesn’t just help children express their needs - it also underpins li …
Online Speech & Language Services Guide
What is online therapy? Online therapy, also known as Telepractice is the remote delivery of services using technology. Telepractice has the capacity to overcome issues relating to access to services …
Using Visual Support at Home: An Overview
As a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), I often recommend parents and schools use visual support as it can benefit so many children. I am aware however, that ‘visual support’ is quite a vague term a …
Helping Your Autistic Child to Have Fun on Holiday!
Holidays can be a stressful experience for a child with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Children with ASC thrive on routine and familiarity and going on holiday means your child having to cope with l …
