Let's Expand Communication - Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy NI

Let's Expand Communication - Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy NI Specialisms include GLP, SSD and OPT.

An innovative team working as Independent Specialist Paediatric SLTs in NI within family homes, schools, nuseries, charities and our specialist space….we love being innovative and working with other professionals. An innovative team working as Independent Paediatric Speech and Language Therapists in NI alongside developing unique apps for communication needs....

20/03/2026

A little sneak peek of this week’s podcast 👀
I’m joined by to chat about speech therapy, child communication, and the questions parents ask the most.
🎙️ Full episode drops Monday — don’t miss it.

SLTs know the truth…Sometimes the target word and the child’s version are two very different things. 😅And honestly? We c...
17/03/2026

SLTs know the truth…
Sometimes the target word and the child’s version are two very different things. 😅

And honestly? We celebrate both.
Because in speech therapy, those tiny sound changes, the almost-there productions, are the real pots of gold. ☘️

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all the SLTs turning “wain-bo” into “rainbow” one sound at a time. 🌈

Parents and SLT's— what’s the funniest St Patrick’s word you’ve heard from a child? 👇

Speech therapy is about so much more than speech — it’s about helping every child find their voice and connect with the ...
13/03/2026

Speech therapy is about so much more than speech — it’s about helping every child find their voice and connect with the world around us!

1. We support children who struggle with understanding language

People often think therapy is just about talking clearly, but we also help children who find it difficult to understand instructions, questions, or conversations. This includes following directions, answering “wh” questions, and processing information.

2. We help with emotional regulation through communication

When children can’t express their needs or feelings, it can show up as frustration or behaviour difficulties. We help children develop the communication tools they need to regulate emotions and express themselves.

3. We use play as a powerful therapy tool

Therapy sessions often look like playing games, building, or storytelling, but every activity is carefully chosen to target communication goals like vocabulary, sentence structure, turn-taking, or speech sounds.

4. We support social communication skills

Speech and language therapy also helps children learn how to interact with others — things like starting conversations, taking turns, reading body language, and understanding jokes or figurative language.

5. We work closely with parents and teachers

Progress doesn’t only happen in sessions. A big part of our role is coaching parents, carers, and educators so children get consistent communication support at home, school, and nursery.

🚀 New resource launch!We’re delighted to introduce a new resource created to support the speech, language and communicat...
11/03/2026

🚀 New resource launch!

We’re delighted to introduce a new resource created to support the speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) of children aged 6–8 in mainstream primary school.

Teachers: you’ll find practical strategies, classroom-friendly ideas and support designed to help children access learning and participate with confidence.

When communication is supported, everything else becomes more accessible & our children thrive.

If you work with this age group, this one’s for you. 💬

Today we celebrate the strength, compassion and expertise of women everywhere.As a team of independent speech and langua...
08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, compassion and expertise of women everywhere.

As a team of independent speech and language therapists, we’re proud to support, empower and advocate for the voices of the children, families and community we work with every day.

Here’s to the woman who lead, care, listen and make a difference - in our profession and beyond.

Teaming up with Let’s Talk Sensory and Number 5 Broughshane to give families the opportunity to avail of sensory support...
06/03/2026

Teaming up with Let’s Talk Sensory and Number 5 Broughshane to give families the opportunity to avail of sensory support locally.

Ashley brings a wealth of OT knowledge to families.

For more information you can contact Ashley via her instagram page .talksensoryni or DM us and we’ll pass on further details

🌟 We have launched a further programme🌟 After the success of our early years programme and conversations with staff work...
03/03/2026

🌟 We have launched a further programme🌟

After the success of our early years programme and conversations with staff working in the foundation years of primary schools here in NI, we decided to create a specific programme in line with curriculum targets to support SLCN.

If you are a teacher and would like to know more scroll across and then send us an email😀

For more

And in other news our key stage 1 resource is currently with the printers and we have a family based resource at the planning stage too 🙌🏻

Go Helen! 🥰
27/02/2026

Go Helen! 🥰

One of the sweetest parts of speech development? Those adorable little mispronunciations 🥰“Pasghetti.” “Aminal.” “Hos-bu...
27/02/2026

One of the sweetest parts of speech development? Those adorable little mispronunciations 🥰
“Pasghetti.” “Aminal.” “Hos-bull.”

We work toward clear speech… but we secretly cherish these tiny word bloopers forever 💛

Tell us — what’s the CUTEST word your child has ever mispronounced? Or perhaps still does ⬇️

This is fab. I (Ruth) grew up in Whitehead so I am delighted to read there is now a specialist sensory space for familie...
19/02/2026

This is fab.

I (Ruth) grew up in Whitehead so I am delighted to read there is now a specialist sensory space for families to enjoy 🙌🏻

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Huntingdale
Ballyclare
BT399YZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:15am - 4:30pm

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+447729975710

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