Hands & Sounds

08/10/2025

What does a Speech and Language Assessment include? Let’s talk about it!
If you want to book in, fill in the referral form on the website handsandsounds.com

25/09/2025

By these ages 90% of children can produce each sound
📖 Crowe & McLeod 2020
There are some typical speech sound errors children make when using the sounds in words e.g. a child might say “tat” for cat. We’ll look at this next week!
If you’re concerned about your child’s speech sound development, contact Hands and Sounds for a free referral consultation. visit handsandsounds.com

05/06/2025

Lots of parents wonder what to say when they’re advised to comment on their child’s play. Here’s some examples for single word users!

14/02/2024

What kind of things should I add into my bucket?
There’s no rules, as long as it’s high interest and fun to watch!
Find a mixture of toys that:
- light up
- wind up
- make noise or music
- pop up/ fly / stretch / bounce / spin

I love to pick one from each category for my bucket time Stage 1.

31/01/2024

20/01/2024

Follow your child’s lead! Models can include gestalts, single words, play and so on!
For more information visit handsandsounds.com

30/12/2023

DERBY PARENTS: YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO SPEAK TO YOUR CHILD….. said no speech and language therapist ever!!

For support with your child’s communication, call 07586318433 or visit our website
www.handsandsounds.com

17/12/2023

Call 07586318433 or visit
https://www.handsandsounds.com
To find out more

04/12/2023

Here’s some ideas of how you can expand your child’s language this winter. There’s lots of lights to see and comment on.
Remember to follow their interests!

15/11/2023

Part 2! Contact us now via email, call or through our website for a free consultation!

https://www.handsandsounds.com/contact.html

08/11/2023

Email us to enquire at hands8sounds@gmail.com or see our website for more info and contact details.

https://www.handsandsounds.com

18/10/2023

Wing it Wednesday!
Here’s some ideas on how you can include a speech and language focus into pumpkin carving activity.
Enjoy!