We Can CommuniKate Speech and Language Therapy

We Can CommuniKate Speech and Language Therapy I teach parents how to confidently develop their children's communication & language skills.

Sometimes well meaning advice and other parents sharing their advice is super helpful! 💪 and let's be honest, as parents...
30/04/2026

Sometimes well meaning advice and other parents sharing their advice is super helpful! 💪 and let's be honest, as parents we all benefit from sharing our experiences with each other.

But sometimes the advice needs a little more context or wider understanding to help us know how to use it and what to listen to, and what to ignore.

Have you heard this advice before? How did it make you feel?

Speech and Language Therapy is about so much more than just the words that a child can say. And it's a joy, a privilege,...
21/04/2026

Speech and Language Therapy is about so much more than just the words that a child can say.

And it's a joy, a privilege, the best job ever and I love it.

(And that the fact that so many of you have to fight so damned hard to get access to this support is a travesty and, in my mind, a crime).

25/03/2026

It was a moment of pure joy!

Intentional communication - intrinsic motivation - more communication attempts.

It's made my day!

A little gentle nudge from today’s speech and language therapy session.Children don’t need us to direct every moment of ...
24/03/2026

A little gentle nudge from today’s speech and language therapy session.

Children don’t need us to direct every moment of play.

Some of the richest communication happens when we slow down, step into their world, and follow their lead.

Joining their play shows them that what they’re doing matters — and that’s when communication really begins to grow.

Share this post with your co-parent or closest Mum/Dad friend to remind you to follow not lead the play.

“My child will grow out of it.”Sometimes… that’s true.There are times when a wait and see approach is clinically valid.W...
18/03/2026

“My child will grow out of it.”
Sometimes… that’s true.

There are times when a wait and see approach is clinically valid.
When the right professional has assessed your child and decided that monitoring progress is the best step, I’m fully on board with that.

But if you’re advised to wait and see, make sure you understand the answers to these three questions.

1️⃣ What exactly are we waiting for?
What changes would suggest that support is needed, or that it isn’t? Ideally, you should have clear signs to look out for.

2️⃣ What’s the timeframe?
When will progress be reviewed? A “wait and see” plan should always include a point where you check in again.

3️⃣ Why is intervention not needed right now?
Understanding the reasoning behind the decision helps you feel confident that the right call has been made for your child.

When “wait and see” is used well, it’s a monitored plan, not a pause where everyone just hopes for the best or delays access to support that is required.

Have you been told to "wait and see"? How did it feel?

Here are some of the ways I know my pre-speaking or minimally speaking clients love their Mums:❤️ They regulate with the...
15/03/2026

Here are some of the ways I know my pre-speaking or minimally speaking clients love their Mums:

❤️ They regulate with them.

❤️ Some toys are so precious I’m not allowed to touch them.
But Mum? Mum can hold it, no problem.

❤️ They might play with me for a few minutes.
But with Mum, they’ll stay much longer.

❤️ Communication is more often directed towards Mum than me.

❤️ Crying when Mum leaves the room, but not bothered about my whereabouts at all.

❤️ They are completely themselves with Mum.
Stimming, vocalising, protesting - nothing is hidden.

❤️ They might not notice when I walk into the room.
But when Mum arrives? Instant recognition.

❤️ Some of their favourite regulating activities involve Mum - deep squeezes, twiddling with Mum’s hair, touching Mum’s skin.

❤️ And sometimes I’m pretty sure they’re telling me,
“I just need my Mummy.”

Being a Mum comes in many forms, and the role is often filled by different people in a child’s life. When I say Mum or Mummy here, I’m thinking about all the caregivers who hold that place.

But today I’m also thinking about the women I’ve had the privilege to work with - the ones who show up every day with patience, love and fierce dedication to their children.

Sending you all a little extra love this Mother’s Day. 💛

Communication is about so much more than words ❤️Save this post for later, so you can spot the early communication in yo...
11/03/2026

Communication is about so much more than words ❤️

Save this post for later, so you can spot the early communication in your baby and toddler. Don't forget to share what you notice with your Health Visitor and Childcare provider!

Today I’m celebrating the women in my life who have influenced, supported and inspired me.The ones who raised me.The one...
08/03/2026

Today I’m celebrating the women in my life who have influenced, supported and inspired me.

The ones who raised me.
The ones who taught me.
The ones who stood beside me.
The ones who showed me strength in ways big and small.

But I’m also thinking about the women who came before us.

The women who pushed boundaries.
Who challenged what was expected.
Who laid the tracks that made the paths we walk today possible.

And the women who are still doing that work every day.

Because the opportunities, freedoms and voices many of us have today exist because generations of women refused to accept that things couldn’t change.

Today I’m grateful for the women in these photos, and for the countless women whose courage helped shape the world we live in.

Happy International Women’s Day.

06/03/2026

This is not a well edited reel, but I promised myself I would stop not posting just because it isn't perfect.

So, please forgive the editing, but do watch through until the end for some useful tips and tricks and the things that I do - as a Children's Speech and Language Therapist - to help encourage a love of books.

I think one of the best things I’ve done for my children is to expose them to books from a very early age, and we read b...
04/03/2026

I think one of the best things I’ve done for my children is to expose them to books from a very early age, and we read books together everyday 📚

Some days definitely more than others, but books are part of our life.

Reading to and with your child helps your child develop a rich vocabulary, learn what words mean and contributes to them making progress across all areas of the curriculum*

Children who are engaged readers and read for pleasure also provide themselves with opportunities for self-learning which equates to several years of learning*

Help your child to experience these amazing benefits by reading with them face to face🌜 🌛

This can transform your reading experience because:

💓 You can see what your child is interested in: this means you can talk about the parts of the picture they’re most interested in, so when you talk about that your child is more likely to listen and attend to what you’re saying - which means they’re more likely to benefit from the wonderful words you’re using.

💓 This also makes it easier for you to simplify the story and not read all the words if the language is a bit advanced or long for your child. It’s much easier to think about what to say when you’re following your child’s lead, than when you just have to think about it on the spot yourself.

💓 Your child can see your facial expressions: which gives them a clue about what the words you’re saying mean, and also helps them to understand the emotions in the book.

*Source:

This is probably the one, single piece of advice that I give the most often. It’a a great habit to be in to continually ...
25/02/2026

This is probably the one, single piece of advice that I give the most often. It’a a great habit to be in to continually support and develop your child’s communication skills.

Not only does it work for both Analytical and Gestalt Language Processors, it’s also really useful for when you’re trying to join in with your child’s play and you just don’t know what to do.

If you gave this a go for 5 minutes everyday for the next week, your child will have had 35 minutes of amazing language exposure and that’ll really help them on their way to reaching their communication potential.

This is one of the things that I support parents to do, when they’re asking me for guidance in how to support their chi...
16/02/2026

This is one of the things that I support parents to do, when they’re asking me for guidance in how to support their child’s communication skills.

By waiting, or pausing, you’re giving your child time to process what you’ve said or done and then to think about how they might want to respond, making it easier for the two of you to communicate to one another.

There’s another advantage too - when you pause and wait, you watch your child a bit more carefully and that helps you to notice how your child is responding to you and what you’ve just said and done.

To do it - try to say something and count to ten in your head, before you say something else.

Comment 10 seconds below to let me know if you’ll be trying this today.

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