Little Dot's Speech and Language Therapy

23/04/2024

LANGUAGE IS IMPORTANT

Children who are behind in language development at age 5 are 6 times less likely to reach the expected standard in English at age 11, and 11 times less likely to achieve the expected level in maths. DfE, 2017.

31/03/2024

17/03/2024

If you are offended by swearing please be aware this young lady swears once.

However, Adults with Down Syndrome are constantly infantalized - hearing them swear helps to break the cycle, like it or not.

14/03/2024

73,000 children and young people
5,000 children waiting over 52 weeks for support. This is very worrying reading.

23/02/2024

This week we are thinking about TV and screens!
Credit to National Online Safety

Follow this link for more information on using a tablet with your toddler www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/toddlers-and-tablets

03/01/2024

Some good ideas here for supporting expressive language skills.

This week we are thinking about early communication!

Credit:Early & Bright SLP

01/01/2024

Happy New Year everyone. Thank you to all those who have supported Little Dot's Speech and Language Therapy. Here's to a great 2024

15/12/2023

This week we are thinking about sequencing!

06/12/2023

This week we are thinking about dummies!
Credit: Worcestershire Speech and Language Therapy

21/11/2023

I have had a few people ask about speech sounds development. If your child's speech is difficult to understand due to them struggling to produce some sounds correctly. Feel free to drop me a message.

Found on Google from nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk

18/11/2023

Why not join a FREE Webinar to get some FREE ideas for supporting your child's speech and language development.

Our free TALK webinars — aimed at parents of children aged 18 months to 2½ years — are jam-packed with activities and resources to encourage development.

Check out the webinar topics and book your spot today🙌

speechandlanguage.org.uk/talk-to-a-speech-and-language-therapist/

16/11/2023

*Remember developmental milestones are a guide, and every child is different*

This week we are thinking about developmental milestones!

*Remember developmental milestones are a guide, and every child is different*