Laperry Speech Therapists

Laperry Speech Therapists We are a paediatric speech and language practice catering to children with speech and language delays

25/12/2024

This holiday season, let's celebrate the magic of words, the joy of connection, and the gift of communication! 🗣️💬 Whether it's a child's first "ho ho ho" or a heartwarming chat around the dinner table, every word matters.

May your days be filled with meaningful conversations, laughter, and love. 🌟

Laperry Speech Therapists wishes you and your family a joyous and blessed Christmas!🎄

We are closed for the holidays!Wishing you all a festive and joyous holiday season! 🎄✨We will see you again in the new y...
02/12/2024

We are closed for the holidays!

Wishing you all a festive and joyous holiday season! 🎄✨We will see you again in the new year.

Did you know Speech and Language Therapists play a vital role in neonatal care? We are integral to the neonatal team, en...
26/11/2024

Did you know Speech and Language Therapists play a vital role in neonatal care? We are integral to the neonatal team, ensuring that even the tiniest patients receive the best start in life. Here’s what we do:

👶 Identify Risks
We work closely with the neonatal team to identify babies who may be at risk of feeding and communication challenges. Early detection is key to providing effective support.

🩺 Assess and ManagWe assess feeding abilities, swallowing safety, and early communication skills using specialised techniques, tailoring interventions to each baby’s unique needs.

💖 Promote Developmental Care
we help create nurturing environments that support healthy feeding patterns, bonding, and the foundation for future communication skills.

Our work helps parents feel more confident in caring for their newborns, ensuring the baby’s developmental journey starts on the right path.

Navigating your preemie’s development can feel like an emotional journey. Watching for every milestone is exciting yet f...
20/11/2024

Navigating your preemie’s development can feel like an emotional journey. Watching for every milestone is exciting yet filled with questions—especially about speech and language.

🌟 Why Do Premature Infants Face Speech Delays?
Premature babies (born before 37 weeks) often need extra time to grow and develop outside the womb. Their unique timeline doesn’t reflect their potential but the extra hurdles they’ve overcome.

💡 Spotting the Signs
Understanding these delays and how to support your little one can make a world of difference. Love and awareness are key as you guide them on this remarkable journey.

💜 We celebrate every milestone, no matter how big or small! Share your experiences or tag a fellow preemie parent who inspires you.

Today is Preemie Awareness Day! Together, we celebrate the strength of our tiniest warriors and their incredible famili...
17/11/2024

Today is Preemie Awareness Day!

Together, we celebrate the strength of our tiniest warriors and their incredible families. 💜

Did you know?
🎀 1 in 10 babies are born premature each year.
🎗️ Premature babies face unique challenges, but with love, care, and medical advancements, they thrive against the odds.

Let’s raise awareness, spread hope, and honor the resilience of preemies everywhere. 💕
📢 Share your story or tag a preemie warrior below! 💪

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Speech Therapists play a vital role in helping preemies develop essential speech and language skills. Here’s how:🩺 Ident...
14/11/2024

Speech Therapists play a vital role in helping preemies develop essential speech and language skills. Here’s how:

🩺 Identify Risk: Spot early signs of communication or feeding challenges.

🤲 Provide Intervention: Support safe feeding practices and early language development for babies and their families.

📚 Educate Families: By working in neonatal units, empower families with knowledge to support their baby’s growth.

💞 Support Families: Help parents understand their baby's behaviors as forms of communication and are there for questions and guidance.

Early intervention is critical, as it aids brain development and makes it easier to support speech skills from a young age. 💙

November is Preemie Awareness Month—a time to honor the strength and resilience of our smallest fighters. 💜 Every year, ...
07/11/2024

November is Preemie Awareness Month—a time to honor the strength and resilience of our smallest fighters. 💜 Every year, 15 million babies worldwide are born prematurely, facing unique health challenges and remarkable journeys. This month, let’s stand together to spread awareness, support families, and celebrate the incredible progress in neonatal care.

Stuttering often appears around 18–24 months, as kids experience a surge in vocabulary and begin forming sentences. Whil...
29/10/2024

Stuttering often appears around 18–24 months, as kids experience a surge in vocabulary and begin forming sentences. While this can be frustrating for parents, some stuttering at this stage is natural. Patience is key.

Stuttering may last weeks or months, and for most children, it fades by age 5 without intervention. However consulting us can be beneficial if stuttering is frequent, worsens, or includes facial movements. Here are some other signs that a therapist’s help may be beneficial:

💬 Avoids talking situations
💬 Changes words to avoid stuttering
💬 Repeats whole words or sounds frequently
💬 Speech sounds strained or has rising pitch/tension

🌍 International Stuttering Awareness Day 💬We like to promote understanding and support for those who stutter. Stuttering...
22/10/2024

🌍 International Stuttering Awareness Day 💬

We like to promote understanding and support for those who stutter. Stuttering is one way the brain processes speech. 💙

By being patient listeners and educating ourselves, we can create more supportive environments for fluent and non-fluent speakers alike.

Let's celebrate every voice, and remember to LISTEN PATIENTLY.

Speech therapy can have a profound impact on children with cerebral palsy, especially those who struggle with eating, ch...
18/10/2024

Speech therapy can have a profound impact on children with cerebral palsy, especially those who struggle with eating, chewing, and swallowing. Improving these functions helps with proper nutrition and overall growth, leading to a better quality of life and greater independence. 💪💬

Here’s how speech therapy can help:

Articulation (clear speech)
Pronunciation
Fluency/stuttering
Sound and word formation
Listening skills
Pitch control
Language & vocabulary development
Speech volume
Word comprehension
Chewing & swallowing
Speech muscle coordination

Beyond improving communication, speech therapy can: ✅ Boost learning and education ✅ Enhance problem-solving skills ✅ Increase independence ✅ Improve literacy ✅ Build self-esteem and social skills ✅ Improve quality of life

Speech therapy goes beyond words—it transforms lives! 🌟

🗣️ Speech Challenges in Children with Cerebral Palsy 🗣️Cerebral palsy can impact speech in different ways, depending on ...
15/10/2024

🗣️ Speech Challenges in Children with Cerebral Palsy 🗣️

Cerebral palsy can impact speech in different ways, depending on the type:

Spastic CP: Speech may be slow and slurred due to imprecise oral movements. It often sounds tight or hoarse.

Athetoid CP: Controlling face, tongue, breathing, and vocal cords is tough. Eating and drooling can be challenging.

Ataxic CP: Speech may be monotone with breathy pauses and accelerations, often paired with swallowing difficulties.

Understanding these differences helps us better support children with CP on their communication journey.

🗣️ Speech Disorders & Cerebral Palsy: What You Should Know 🧠✨Did you know that speech disorders are common among childre...
09/10/2024

🗣️ Speech Disorders & Cerebral Palsy: What You Should Know 🧠✨

Did you know that speech disorders are common among children with cerebral palsy? Some may face challenges controlling facial, throat, and neck muscles, making it difficult to speak, chew, and swallow. These difficulties can affect their ability to communicate, interact, and learn. Hearing issues may also complicate understanding spoken language.

🎯 How Speech Therapy Helps:

1. Strengthens muscles used for speech
2. Enhances oral motor skills
3. Improves understanding of language
4. Assists with swallowing disorders like dysphagia

Every small step towards communication is a big victory! 💬

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Hatfield

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 14:30

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+27648465491

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