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The Talkaways Podcast

Talkaways Podcast

Join Alison and Juliet, Speech and Language Therapists from Speech & Language Link, as they explore the development of language through everyday classroom and school experiences in this podcast series.

In each episode, they’ll share insightful stories and real-life experiences that highlight the importance of speech, language, and communication. You’ll walk away with practical takeaways—ideas, strategies, and helpful resources—that can easily be applied in your classroom to enhance communication.

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Episode 2: The Element of Surprise

Humans are programmed to find patterns to make sense of the world. When something unusual happens or appears we find it hard to ignore. In this episode Alison and Juliet will be discussing ways to include change or the element of surprise to get the conversation going.

Episode 1: Narrative Skills

Recalling and telling stories is a complex skill, particularly challenging for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Alison and Juliet will discuss how we can help children to successfully share their exciting news with others.

(Sorry, we originally had this as Episode 2, they’ll all be in the right order from now on!)