“People don’t get me”
It’s positive to see that speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) are becoming more talked about. Last year, schools assessed 230,000 pupils using Speech Link and...
Read moreWe are more than just an assessment
Did you know that the therapists at Speech & Language Link collectively have over 100 years of speech and language therapy experience, while our team...
Read moreHelping teens with Selective Mutism overcome their fear of speaking
Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder and phobia: the fear of others hearing your voice. My son was diagnosed when he was four years...
Read moreSupporting 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...
Read moreBig fish, small pond
It’s that time of year again when Year 6/P7 pupils start to look and feel like they are ‘outgrowing’ primary school. Many are more than...
Read moreFinding compassion for our anxiety creature (and tips to support children with theirs)
By Dr Samantha Weld-Blundell BSc.(Hons) MSc. DECPsy. CPsychol Founder: The Little Psychology Company Humans are unlike other mammals. We don’t have clear defences against physical danger:...
Read moreHow does the new SEND and AP Improvement plan link with supporting speech and language in schools?
The UK government launched the SEND and AP Improvement Plan in the spring of 2023. The plan recognises that many schools struggle to support pupils’...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreIs language the problem?
This is Ben* who is not having a good start to this term. His teacher reports that he is not the same quiet, compliant lad...
Read moreDo 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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