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Children's Speech & Language Therapy - Kingston

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Supporting children and young people to develop communication and/or eating and drinking skills in Kingston upon Thames. We are also on Instagram

We regulary share advice and information relating to Speech and Language Therapy. Children's Speech and Language Therapy- Kingston is a community based service. We work with children, young people and their families in and around the borough of Kingston Upon Thames. We are part of Your Healthcare CIC, a not for profit social enterprise who provide community services for the NHS. Our role is to support children and young people to develop communication and or eating and drinking skills so that they have greater independence, confidence and participation in their community. The children we work with might have a variety of needs, including delayed talking, difficulties understanding what is said to them, social communication difficulties (including autism spectrum disorder), speech sound difficulties, stammering, hearing impairment impacting on communication, disorders such as cleft palate, cerebral palsy and genetic disorders such as Down's Syndrome.

08/10/2025

In September one of our Speech and Language therapists, Alice, held a taster session at West Thames College.

"I did the Speech and Language Therapy taster day at West Thames College, Isleworth this morning. It was a very positive experience, there was approximately 80 health and social care students from the college, in 5 groups, who had 15 minutes each at my stall to find out about speech and language therapy in education settings. They then went to 4 other stalls with other speech and language therapists (from other organisations) on other areas like dysphagia. I hope to of increased the students understanding of the profession, and interest in pursuing it. Some students said they were interested in the profession."

It's great to hear so many students are engaged and curious! Alice did an amazing job showing why speech and language therapy is such a rewarding field.

06/10/2025

Dyslexia Awareness Week (Monday 6th - Friday 12th October )

We wanted to share with you an accessibility tool available on android phones that can help people with dyslexia, while also supporting speech and language development.

The Android Accessibility Suite’s 'Select to Speak' feature not only helps people with dyslexia by reading text aloud, but also supports speech and language development. By hearing words pronounced clearly, it improves vocabulary, reinforces sentence structure, boosts listening skills, and encourages independent learning- all key for better communication. 📱💬

Here’s how Select to Speak supports speech and language development specifically:

🗣️Modeling Pronunciation: By hearing written text read aloud clearly and accurately, users can learn how words sound, helping with pronunciation and vocabulary building.

🧠Reinforcing Language Structure: Listening to sentences and stories supports understanding of grammar, sentence flow, and language patterns.

👂Improving Listening Skills: Hearing text spoken aloud enhances auditory processing, which is key for effective communication.

💪Encouraging Independent Learning: Users can explore new words or phrases at their own pace, fostering greater confidence and engagement with language.

03/10/2025

Meet our Resources Administrator, Rebecca.

01/10/2025

📚 BOOK OF THE MONTH 📚

Whisper Shout Let It Out by Madhvi Ramani

📢This interactive picture book encourages young readers to explore the full range of their voices. Through rhythmic, rhyming text, children are invited to experiment with volume, pitch, and rhythm, fostering self-expression and confidence. The book is particularly aimed at shy, anxious, or quiet children, helping them build confidence and a positive mindset.

You can also listen to this book as a bedtime story here: https://youtu.be/O_YxpdYHrPg

26/09/2025

🥳 Welcome to WORD OF THE WEEKEND! 🥳

This weekly series will support Vocabulary and Receptive Understanding/Language.

Along with the chosen word we will share:
🎲 A mini game to make as many words as possible using the letters from the word
🙌 A Makaton Signing video of the word
🧠 Definition of the word
🌎 A word map, used to break down the word into different areas that support vocabulary understanding

You can find the above here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xsHTCpOII5uZCbZFFZW24WIMAvQzb0Vy/view?usp=sharing

Happy friday and have fun learning this weekend!

24/09/2025

Games play a huge role in supporting children’s speech and language development.

Here’s how:

🧠Engagement & Motivation: Kids love games, so they’re naturally more interested and motivated to participate. This makes practicing speech and language skills feel like fun rather than work.

🔁Repetition in Context: Many games provide repeated exposure to words, sounds, or concepts in meaningful contexts, which helps reinforce learning and improve memory.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Social Interaction: Playing games often involves turn-taking, following directions, and communicating with others—all essential skills for language development.

🗣️Vocabulary Building: Games introduce new words and ideas in an interactive way, helping kids expand their vocabulary naturally.

👂Listening & Attention: Many activities encourage kids to listen carefully and respond, improving their auditory processing and comprehension skills.

✋Fine Motor Skills & Coordination: Hands-on games often support physical coordination alongside speech, helping integrate multiple developmental areas.

📢Confidence Boost: Success in games builds kids’ confidence, encouraging them to try new words or sentences without fear.

Check out 🔗 www.FreeSLP.com

They offer a wide range of free, easy-to-use resources like interactive games, flashcards, and videos We especially like the seasonal section on their website- lots on there for halloween already! 🎃

23/09/2025

Hey Speech and Language Therapy community! 🌟

As we gear up for the new academic year, we want to make sure the content we share on Facebook and Instagram truly supports YOU. Our aim is to provide valuable resources, practical tips, and meaningful updates that meet your needs.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please take just a few minutes to fill out this quick questionnaire and tell us what topics, formats, and types of content you find most helpful. Your voice matters! 🗣️

👉 https://forms.office.com/e/6UYcL895Nq

Your feedback will help us create content that’s relevant, engaging, and made just for you. 🙌🙏 Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our mission — we’re excited to keep growing together!

17/09/2025

Helping Children Thrive with Social Thinking 🌟

🧠 Social Thinking® is more than just teaching social skills — it’s about helping children understand why we interact the way we do. Developed by experts Michelle Garcia Winner and Dr. Pamela Crooke, this approach supports children and young people of all abilities in building confidence and meaningful connections.

🛠️ With practical tools, visual frameworks, and personalized goals, Social Thinking® helps idividuals to develop important social and emotional skills that carry over to everyday life- at home, at school, and beyond.

💡 Whether you’re a parent, carer or teacher, this methodology offers effective ways to support children and young people in navigating social situations with more ease and understanding.

To find out more check out the Social Thinking® website where you can find lots of helpful resources and information:

🔗 https://www.socialthinking.com/what-is-social-thinking

12/09/2025

🥳 Welcome to WORD OF THE WEEKEND! 🥳

This weekly series will support Vocabulary and Receptive Understanding/Language.

Along with the chosen word we will share:
🎲 A mini game to make as many words as possible using the letters from the word
🙌 A Makaton Signing video of the word
🧠 Definition of the word
🌎 A word map, used to break down the word into different areas that support vocabulary understanding

You can find the above here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLC3ZQsyQ0Xsg__7jplo7wOTGgR77C1U/view?usp=sharing

Happy friday and have fun learning this weekend!

10/09/2025

👶✨ Is your little one due for their 27-month health check with Health Visiting? This important check-in helps to see how your child is growing and developing — including their speech, language, social skills, and overall health. It’s a great chance to ask questions, share any concerns, and get tailored support just for your family! 💙

Health visiting have put together a FREE kit filled with fun, simple activities to boost your child’s communication skills:

🫧 Bubbles to encourage words like more, pop, and blow
📚 A book to enjoy together that builds attention, language, and storytelling skills
🍥 Playdough for sharing, turn-taking, and making things you can label to grow vocabulary

08/09/2025

Hey Speech and Language Therapy community! 🌟

As we gear up for the new academic year, we want to make sure the content we share on Facebook and Instagram truly supports YOU. Our aim is to provide valuable resources, practical tips, and meaningful updates that meet your needs.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please take just a few minutes to fill out this quick questionnaire and tell us what topics, formats, and types of content you find most helpful. Your voice matters! 🗣️

👉 https://forms.office.com/e/6UYcL895Nq

Your feedback will help us create content that’s relevant, engaging, and made just for you. 🙌

🙏 Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our mission — we’re excited to keep growing together!

05/09/2025

🥳 Welcome to WORD OF THE WEEKEND! 🥳

This weekly series will support Vocabulary and Receptive Understanding/Language.

Along with the chosen word we will share:
🎲 A mini game to make as many words as possible using the letters from the word
🙌 A Makaton Signing video of the word
🧠 Definition of the word
🌎 A word map, used to break down the word into different areas that support vocabulary understanding

You can find the above here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qXDAxDMjwWJpnOHek-ISTwSzXVu35j4m/view?usp=sharing

Happy friday and have fun learning this weekend!

Address

Hollyfield House, 22 Hollyfield Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT59AL

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm

Website

http://www.yourhealthcare.org/services/childrens-speech-and-language-therapy/

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