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

27/02/2026

👂 In Speech and Language Therapy, we don’t listen for pronunciation 'errors' or 'mistakes'. We listen for patterns in speech.

⭐ Patterns tell us how a speech system is working right now.

⭐ Understanding patterns helps us to support speech in ways that feel respectful, fun, and achievable.

❌ No pressure.
❌ No forced drills.
❌ No shame or correction.

Let me know below if you want to learn more about phonological patterns! 👇

13/02/2026

♥️ Show your love this Valentine's Day by supporting speech through connection, not correction. ♥️

Instead of correcting your child's pronunciations, try these:
🧡 respond to the message
🧡 model naturally
🧡 recast without pressure
🧡 accept approximations
🧡 do not ask your child to say it after you
🧡 offer AAC alongside speech
🧡 keep it playful while following their lead

Connection builds confidence and supports communication.

Speech grows best when it feels safe, not when it’s forced, so love does more for speech than correction ever could!

Try one of these this weekend and see how it feels.

Happy Valentine's Day! ♥️

06/02/2026

Language (spoken or scripted) is harder when the nervous system feels unsafe.

Regulation supports:
⭐ speech clarity
⭐ word retrieval
⭐ motor planning
⭐ language flexibility

Supporting language starts with safety, co-regulation, predictability and connection.
What helps regulation most for you or your child? 👇

30/01/2026

🧡 Parent Mental Health Day 🧡

Supporting your child’s communication starts with supporting you. As an SLT, I see every day how much parents give. You’re doing more than you think. Your wellbeing matters just as much as your child’s progress.

It’s okay to feel tired. It’s okay to ask for support. You don’t have to do everything perfectly to be a great parent.

🧡 Today is a reminder to be kind to yourself because your mental health matters.

Share with a parent who needs to hear this. 🧡

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 👇 👇

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