South Lakes Speech & Language Therapy

16/10/2025

South Lakes Speech & Language Therapy's newsletter this week is all about tongue-ties in children and the controversy surrounding diagnosis and treatment. Link in the comments.

15/10/2025

Many babies use dummies to satisfy their natural need to suck and to provide comfort. If your child uses a dummy, keep in mind that as babies get older, dummies should be limited to times of sleep; and in order to support good development of feeding skills, oral structures, and speech, babies should wean from the dummy by 12 to 18 months.

More information about weaning your child from the dummy in this article from Cleveland Clinic Children's.

Time for your child to get rid of the pacifier? Here are expert tips for making it a smoother transition.

14/10/2025

'Mummy' and 'Daddy' are fantastic words for an early communicator's vocabulary. Teach your child these important words by using them several times throughout the day. Remember to always speak the word when you sign.

Image credit: Sandgate School, Kendal

13/10/2025

Repeat what your child says and add one word or concept to help your child develop their communcation skills.

If you have concerns for your child's speech and language development, please get in touch!

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12/10/2025

Phonological processes are systematic error patterns some children use to simplify complex words when learning to speak. There are several types of phonological processes including stopping, final consonant deletion, weak syllable deletion, cluster reduction, and fronting. Most are a normal part of early speech development and should start to disappear by the time a child is 3 years old.

If you have concerns for your child's speech development, please get in touch!

11/10/2025

South Lakes Speech & Language Therapy's post this week is all about the amazing baby brain and why early intervention is so important; zero to 3 years is a key time in a child's brain development! Link in the comments.

10/10/2025

Some children are sensitive to even slight changes in a food's flavour, texture or appearance and prefer foods that are 'the same every time.'

If your child finds mealtimes challenging, eats only a limited number of foods, or struggles with foods that are not from a packet, please get in touch. There are strategies that can support children who struggle with feeding to make mealtimes less stressful for both you and your child.

Image credit: Feeding Littles

09/10/2025

Use a 'Sound Safari' to support early literacy and speech skills.

If you have concerns for your child's speech and language development, please get in touch!

Image credit: Coventry Children's Speech & Language Therapy

07/10/2025

Expand your child's communication through Match + 1!

If you have concerns for your child's communication, please get in touch.

Image credit: Coventry Children's Speech & Language Therapy

06/10/2025

Did you know that family meals are about more than just food? Regularly eating together as a family supports your child's language and social skills as well as their emotional well-being. Plus family mealtimes are a key component to preventing picky eating.

Family meals are more than just food—they’re a chance to connect, communicate, and grow together! 🍽️ Kids who eat regularly with their families benefit from stronger social and language skills, better emotional well-being, and improved focus and performance at school. Sharing meals helps children develop healthy eating habits and learn important life skills like table manners and cooperation. Regular family dinners also create a sense of security and belonging, which supports overall development. Make mealtime a priority—it’s one of the simplest ways to nurture your child’s growth and strengthen family bonds.

05/10/2025

South Lakes Speech & Language Therapy's post this week is all about Parent Coachinig as a part of Speech, Language & Feeding therapy with your child. As a parent, you are your child's superpower! (Link in comments.)