Articles by Alison Fowle

March 7, 2024

Small group language intervention: tips for successful generalisation

Language groups are an opportunity for children with language and communication needs to participate in activities focused on developing their language and communication skills. They...

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February 5, 2024

Issue 28, Pages 4-5: Learning a new word

My daughter and I have been reading a book called ‘The Snow Spider’ at bedtime over the last few weeks. The book was given to...

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February 1, 2024

The mystery of the missing bench

When I picked up my 7-year-old daughter from school on Friday I asked about her day, expecting to hear about what she’d had for lunch....

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November 2, 2023

Thinking about winking

The dictionary definition for ‘wink’ is 'to close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or...

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October 5, 2023

Issue 27, Page 14-15: Ask a therapist

Question: I’d like to make better use of technology in my classroom to facilitate speaking and listening but I’m not sure where to start. Any...

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October 3, 2023

Issue 26, Page 7: Sharing News

Like many children her age, my 6-year-old can be reluctant to talk about her school day at pick-up, preferring to share precious nuggets of information...

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July 6, 2023

Supporting young people to develop teamwork skills

In the last week, how many times have you worked with others to achieve a common goal? Did you have to change your ‘role’, adapt...

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May 4, 2023

What shall we pack?

When it comes to packing for a few nights away or a family holiday, I'm a planner. I quite enjoy making a list of what...

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March 2, 2023

Do you fit in?

I joined Speech and Language Link at the beginning of January. This was a big move for me as I had previously worked exclusively for...

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