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CORU registered SLT in Ireland. Helping you to support your child's speech and language development

16/01/2026

❓What is Gestalt Language Processing?❓

Some people learn language in gestalts — chunks, scripts, or whole phrases.

This is a valid and natural way of developing language.

⭐ When we know how someone processes language we know how best to support them. ⭐

03/01/2026

There isn't just one "right" way to communicate. Here are some of the ways we communicate:

⭐ Speaking
⭐ AAC (high / low tech)
⭐ Gestures
⭐ Scripts
⭐ Gestalts
⭐ Echolalia
⭐ Facial expressions
⭐ Silence

All of these are meaningful. The goal of communication is not to sound "typical". It is to be understood, respected, valued, and able to participate. Our role is not to decide which way of communicating is best. It is to support access, understanding, and autonomy.

🧡 All communication is valid. 🧡

⭐ Save this for the days you need the reminder or share with someone you know who might need to hear this today. ⭐

01/12/2025

🌲 It's December! 🌲

02/11/2025

🍂 A little late for the start of November...better late than never! The excitement of Halloween and getting ready for back to school tomorrow meant that it was all go! I hope everyone had a nice break.

Some general tips for supporting language development this month. What would you add? 🍂

01/10/2025

October is here 😊🍂🎃

This month's tips are about supporting PDA children.

🎉 The first 2 DMs can get the link for FREE to my 'Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches in Education' 🎉 Please share with your educator friends!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Neurodiversity-Affirming-Approaches-in-the-Classroom-An-Introduction-13504301

Happy October 🎃🍂

01/09/2025

🍂 It's September! 🍁🍂

Back to school is well underway. This month's tips are all about supporting neurodiversity affirming approaches.

💻 My webinar contains lots more information on supporting neurodiversity affirming approaches in education. Learn practical strategies to create inclusive, supportive classrooms where every student can thrive — just in time for the start of the new school year! 🍎📚

✅ Perfect for teachers and support staff.

🌟 Special give away for September - I will give free access to the first 3 DMs from teachers / classroom workers! Please share this post with any of your friends who work in schools 😊

Why not make this school year in your classroom more inclusive? 💛

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Neurodiversity-Affirming-Approaches-in-the-Classroom-An-Introduction-13504301

01/08/2025

🌼 It's August! 🌼

(🤫 Back to school is less than a month away.)

How are the summer holidays half over already? This month's tips are all about supporting neurodiversity affirming approaches.

💻 My webinar contains lots more information on supporting neurodiversity affirming approaches in education. Learn practical strategies to create inclusive, supportive classrooms where every student can thrive — just in time for the new school year! 🍎📚

✅ Perfect for teachers and support staff.

Why not prepare to make this school year in your classroom more inclusive? 💛

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Neurodiversity-Affirming-Approaches-in-the-Classroom-An-Introduction-13504301

01/07/2025

☀️ Summer school holidays are well under way now. Here are some tips for you to think about as we start July. ☀️

🌸 Just be there - your children will remember how they feel, not all the activities.

🌸 Use their ideas - involve them in planning a summer holiday bucket list.

🌸 Let them reflect - talk about the fun things and proud moments over the last school year.

🌸 You are doing great - parenting is not easy, so remember you know them best and are doing your best.

What's your top school holiday tip? Let me know below 👇 👇

01/06/2025

🌼 June is here 🌼

This month's tips are about how to use a neurodiversity affirming approach in edcuation, at home, or in any group setting.

🌟 We need to recognise and value neurodivergence as a difference, not a disorder that needs to be fixed. Everyone needs to be respected and supported as they are, and should be allowed to be their true selves.

❓Do you agree?

💻 My new webinar contains lots more information on supporting neurodiversity affirming approaches in education.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Neurodiversity-Affirming-Approaches-in-the-Classroom-An-Introduction-13504301

06/05/2025

🌟 My new webinar is out now! 🌟

🚸 I'm excited to share this webinar 'Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches in the Classroom - An Introduction'. It is perfect for anyone who works in a classroom - preschool educators, teachers, AIMS workers, SNAs.

👩‍🏫 In this 42 minute webinar, I outline what neurodivergence is, what it can look like, and how to support neurodivergent children in the mainstream classroom. I will provide some practical, strength-based strategies that support neurodivergent students while honouring their identities and unique ways of learning.

♥️ If you want to be truly neuroaffirming, let's change the narrative from "fixing" to understanding and empowering.

💻 You'll find the link in my bio to my TPT site. I'd appreciate it if you could share this link with anyone you know who works in education.

🏷️ I have kept the price low to make it accessible to as many educators as possible.

🎉 Once you purchase the webinar, you can email me at childs.talk.kildare@gmail.com or DM me, and I will send you a FREE summary sheet of the information covered.

01/05/2025

🪻Summer is here! 🪻

☀️ What a beautiful start to the month of May ☀️

Have you tried out these tips for Gestalt Language Processing? Let me know with a ❤️, or DM if you'd like to learn more 👍

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