Milly Clarke Speech & Language Therapy

14/10/2022

This is why I do what I do!

Developmental language disorder is a neurodiversity that affects around 2 children in every class of 30.

People with DLD can find it difficult to understand what people are saying and to use words and sentences.

Today is DLD awareness day- help to spread the word.

21/05/2021

Children who started school in autumn 2020 needed more support than in previous years.

19/05/2021

Register for our live webinar on Wednesday 26 May to discover how an I CAN Assessment can support you with choosing the right school for your child.

30/03/2021

Getting ready for some exciting Speech and Language Groups after Easter! Love a popper wallet 🤩📚🗣

02/02/2021

It’s this week and the theme is

‘ExpressYourself’

This reminds me how challenging it can be for children with communication difficulties to access the help they need in this area.

This article explains in more detail, the links between Speech and Language and Mental Health.

In a guest blog for Children’s Mental Health Week Louisa Reeves, Head of Impact and Evidence at I CAN children’s communication charity, writes about the lin

02/12/2020

It's always lovely to receive positive feedback and here is an email I received recently from an amazing Teaching Assistant working in a local Primary School:

'I just wanted to say what a pleasure it has been working with you. You have such a talent for getting to the bottom of the problem and giving the children an enjoyable successful programme to work on. I have never worked with someone where the children’s speech and language improves so well and they often come off their programme! On top of that you supported me so kindly and encouragingly. Thank you so much.'

04/11/2020

ICAN are providing a range of FREE webinars on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). You can also watch after the live event if you can’t make it! Have a look at the options here 😃

The aim of this project is to increase awareness within mainstream schools of Development Language Disorder (DLD), the importance of supporting pupils’ language development and to ensure that more children with DLD are identified and supported.

29/08/2020

Please watch Lily’s video to understand more about what Developmental Language Disorder feels like for children and young people

Lily, a young woman with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) explains what it is like to live with this condition. Everyone who watches this video will lea...

16/06/2020

Children develop language at different rates. However, understanding what is typical can help you identify speech and language problems early. You can also find out how to help your child learn to talk and develop their communication skills.

31/05/2019

Making friends, building self-confidence, having relationships and starting work - these all depend on being able to communicate well with each other