Articles by tag: developing talking

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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Speech and language in the garden

I have a beautiful climbing rose in the garden that my brother bought for me a few years ago. Over the last few weeks, I have...

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Ways to Develop Speech, Language and Communication Skills Through Play

Play is often seen as something ‘trivial’ and just a source of good fun for children. When in fact, I’d argue the opposite, play is...

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What can COVID 19 teach us about learning vocabulary?

As a Speech and Language Therapist, I am always intrigued to find out how children learn new words. The COVID 19 pandemic has forced us all...

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Does screen time affect children’s language skills?

When working in schools, I was often asked about the impact of screen time on children’s language and communication skills. There would frequently be concerns...

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