Issue 17, Page 3: Ask a Therapist
We asked The Link Facebook Group members if they had any questions that they would like our speech and language therapists to answer. QUESTION 1: How...
Read moreIssue 17, Page 16: How can oral health affect speech, language and hearing?
Children’s teeth in the UK are in crisis. Britain’s tooth decay epidemic statistics show that 23.3% of 5-year olds have tooth decay with an average of...
Read moreIssue 17, Page 14-15: “The shoeness of a shoe”
Most people with learning disabilities have some speech, language and communication difficulties. These can be hidden or overlooked. Everyone needs to know what good communication...
Read moreIssue 17, Page 12: ADHD and transition
A bit about me I come from a very colourful, neurodiverse family and it was no surprise when I was diagnosed with ADHD in 2004. I...
Read moreIssue 17, Page 10-11: DCD – Developmental Coordination Disorder
Josh’s story Our charity first became involved with supporting Josh when his mum contacted our helpline for support after concerns were expressed by his teacher at...
Read moreIssue 16, Page 8: Develop Listening Skills in School
Listening underpins all language development and social interaction. Many children starting school find it hard to share attention, play independently, wait for their turn and...
Read moreIssue 16, Page 6-7: There’s more to handwriting than pencil grasp!
Although a child needs many skills to be competent at handwriting, the first thing that is typically considered when they have difficulty writing is their...
Read moreIssue 16, Page 4-5: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
What is PDA? Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is increasingly recognised as one of the autism spectrum profiles. People with PDA share some features with others on...
Read moreIssue 16, Page 3: Review: Which Apps support Speech and Language Development?
There is a plethora of apps available for your smart phone to enable you to support your children. When it comes to SLCN this is...
Read moreIssue 16, Page 14-15: Ask a Therapist: DLD and me and the family
A Case Study When working as a Speech Language Therapist in primary schools, I would sometimes work with a child on developing their understanding of their...
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