North West SLT

10/08/2017

Theory of Mind is an important part of development. Here are some ideas for developing it in interventions and class activities

I Know that You Know that I Know. Confusing, right? Recognizing what others do and don’t know and why they do somethings and don’t do other things takes a lot…

08/08/2017

Communication is a human right

12/07/2017

26/11/2016

22/11/2016

Currently watching breaking the silence live. Hope it raises awareness of deafness and hearing loss

Press information for Breaking The Silence: Live which will air on Tuesday 22nd November at 8pm

19/11/2016

Definitely going to watch this!

Live documentary that witnesses the moment when a group of deaf people may start hearing

28/04/2016

Map showing how words are organised in the brain. Vocab development is linked to later academic outcomes, but some children need support to develop these links...

Using brain imaging, scientists have built a map displaying how words and their meanings are represented across different regions of the brain

21/04/2016

Day one of PECS training done, looking forward to implementing it!

Exclusive home of PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and the Pyramid Approach to Education. Internationally acclaimed workshops and consulting services to the Autism community.

08/04/2016

A Head Teacher discussing why schools should buy in their own speech and language therapy service

One primary head argues that it's time for a speech and language revolution to tackle the "limited and unsatisfactory" options available

08/03/2016

Working speech and language therapy targets into daily routine is important to help children make progress

We have written about working your speech and language targets into normal, day to day activities before.  You can read our tips for bath time, trips to the park and trips to the beach.  So today, I am going to talk about working your targets into meal times. Now, if meal times are really hectic …

04/03/2016

On 6th March it's the European day of Speech and Language Therapy to raise awareness of the work done by SLTs - "being able to express yourself is one of the most important human characteristics"

Afasic is proud to support the European Day of Speech and Language Therapy on 6 March 2016. Now in its 12th year, this annual observance aims to increase awareness of the speech and language therapy (SLT) profession throughout Europe.

03/03/2016

Today is world hearing day! This year's focus is childhood hearing loss. Take a look...

Happy World Hearing Day! This year’s theme is “Childhood Hearing Loss: Act Now, Here is How!” Check out this infographic from the World Health Organization (WHO), which ASHA is pleased to collaborate with on the worldwide “Make Listening Safe” campaign.