Independent Speech and Language Therapy Services

01/09/2025

September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 💜 a time to recognise the impact of dementia and the importance of support.

At ISLTS, our specialist speech and language therapists work with people living with dementia, their families, and carers to support communication, understanding, and connection.

From strategies to make daily conversations easier, to tailored therapy that helps preserve independence and wellbeing, we’re here to help.

Find out more about our dementia services on our website or get in touch to see how we can support you.

https://islts.co.uk/speech-and-language-therapy-services-for-adults/dementia-and-speech-problems/

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30/08/2025

Starting school is a big milestone, and for children with speech and language difficulties it can feel especially overwhelming.

In our latest blog, we share practical tips to help ease the transition - like preparing early, using visual supports, and working closely with school staff—so your child feels confident, understood, and ready to learn.

Read more: islts.co.uk/starting-school-with-speech-language-difficulties

26/08/2025

A lovely note for our Speech and Language Therapist, Hannah:

Moments like this remind us why we do what we do - supporting, encouraging, and celebrating every step of the journey.

If you'd like to see more of our clients feedback visit our testimonial page on our website.

https://islts.co.uk/testimonials/

18/08/2025

This year, we’re celebrating 35 years of ISLTS!

From our beginnings in 1989 to the partnerships and community connections we have today, it’s been an incredible journey of supporting communication for all ages.

Take a look back at our story and the people who’ve helped shape it: islts.co.uk/history

12/08/2025

Our summer groups are in full swing!

We’ve been running a variety of sessions to support different areas of speech, language, and communication development.

Our first group of the summer was Speech Boost, with a focus on phonological awareness. This skill is the foundation for speech sound development, and producing and differentiating sounds more accurately.

Activities included syllable awareness and segmentation, identifying initial and final sounds in words, exploring rhyme and sound patterns, play skills and much more!

Marianne became a patient in our pretend doctor’s clinic! We had lots of fun playing together and modelling words such as those starting with /p/, "Plaster," "Patient," "Poorly," and "Please".

08/08/2025

Summer holidays are a great time to relax and recharge—but we know they can also bring challenges, especially for families of neurodiverse children or those with speech and language needs.

Our team of friendly therapists understands how tricky the change in routine can be, so we’ve put together some helpful tips to support communication and connection over the summer break.

Read the blog 👇

Make summer fun - our team of friendly therapists share some Speech and Language Therapy Tips for the Summer Holidays

06/08/2025

It’s National Play Day and we’re celebrating the power of play - especially in supporting speech, language, and communication development!

Play isn’t just fun - it’s how children learn to connect, express themselves, and build confidence. In our sessions, play is at the heart of everything we do.

This year’s theme, Spaces for Play, reminds us how vital it is to have safe, inclusive, and welcoming places where children of all abilities can play freely, feel valued, and belong.

Let’s champion playful spaces in our communities, schools, and homes—where communication can grow naturally, friendships can flourish, and every child has a voice.

01/08/2025

Sometimes, silence really is golden.

Our latest blog explores the VERVE Approach - a powerful way to support communication by slowing down, tuning in, and giving children space to process and respond.

Discover how quiet moments can lead to real connection.
Read more below 👇.

Empowering parents to support communication development.

30/07/2025

International Friendship Day reminds us just how important communication is in building and maintaining friendships.

Whether it’s through words, gestures, or alternative communication methods, everyone deserves the chance to connect. That’s why we’re passionate about supporting all forms of communication - through speech therapy, AAC, and beyond.

Visit our website to find out how we can support communication at all ages and stages - https://islts.co.uk/

30/07/2025

We loved this so much and just had to share as it’s so empowering ❤️

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29/07/2025

We took our summer practice meeting outside this year - and it was just what we needed!

A sunny picnic in the beautiful Cathedral grounds was followed by a team-building treasure hunt featuring the GoGo Safari animals and a visit to our old friend Paddington 🧸.

It was a great chance to connect, have fun, and strengthen our team spirit.
Congrats to our winning duo, Lorna and Harvey! 🏆

27/07/2025

Happy Norfolk Day! 🌿

We’re proud to have submitted our Norfolk Flourish Pledge, showing our commitment to supporting children and young people - especially those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). From autism-friendly hours to inclusive activities, we’re passionate about helping every child thrive.

Located in the heart of Norfolk, right in the beautiful Norwich Cathedral grounds, we feel so lucky to call this place home. We love what we do, and we love Norfolk! 💚