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 …
How to help your child to start talking
You may be wondering why your child is not talking yet. It may make you feel a little concerned but don't worry, some children can take some time before they start speaking, requiring extra time to de …
Online Speech and Language Therapy: 10 Facts You Need To Know
Online speech and language therapy is a growing field that can be extremely beneficial for children who need speech and language therapy but don't have access to quality services in their area. Speech …
10 reasons to consider a speech and language assessment for your child
If your child has difficulty speaking or understanding what is said to them it can be difficult to know what's the best thing to do. But a really good starting point is to have an assessment of their …
The Benefits of Play-Based Speech Therapy
What is play-based speech and language therapy? Play-Based Speech and Language Therapy is a form of treatment, delivered in a playful and natural way. The alternative would be to use a ‘drills’ approa …
How to help your child develop their speech and language skills
When your child’s speech or communication skills are not developing at the same rate as other children their age it can be a concern. Mable Therapy provides Adult-Child Interaction Therapy to support …
Behaviour is a Form of Communication
Think about this for a moment, 60% of all communication is nonverbal. This means the body language we use, the facial expressions, the gestures are all communicating for us, even when we are not sayin …
