Meryl Chinman

05/09/2025

It's been a while since I posted ... it's been a busy time!!

29/07/2025

https://merylchinmanid.wixsite.com/merylchinman/post/speech-vs-language-what-s-the-difference

29/07/2025

https://merylchinmanid.wixsite.com/merylchinman/post/speech-vs-language-what-s-the-difference

If you have been wondering why your child has been referred to a Speech Therapist when their challenges seem more about understanding and/or expressing ideas; here's why!Many people use the terms speech and language interchangeably - but they are not the same thing.What is Speech?Speech is how you p...

01/06/2025

The car is actually a fantastic place to teach mindful listening! It's a contained space with fewer distractions and plenty of opportunities for meaningful conversation.Why is the car ideal? • No eye contact pressure: This helps anxious or shy children feel safer. • Natural transitions: After sc...

01/06/2025

https://merylchinmanid.wixsite.com/merylchinman/post/mindful-listening-makes-for-meaningful-dialogue-in-the-car

19/04/2025

https://merylchinmanid.wixsite.com/merylchinman/post/tongue-tie-troubles

19/04/2025

Did you know that Tongue-Tie, or Ankyloglossia, can impact speech, feeding, and oral hygiene? Discover all you need to know about this common condition in our latest blog post! 👉 https://wix.to/vPV383l

19/04/2025

I asked it to make me look younger 🤣

12/03/2025

Effective therapy is not rushed. It is slow, systematic, repetitive and consistent...

10/03/2025

Over the weekend I took part in a Shavathon.

Today's reactions from kiddies were priceless-

Bug eyed silent stares of disbelief 👀followed by silence.. which is rare!! 😅

A common question was 'What happened to your hair?' Explaining the charity to little ones is a hard concept to grasp.

Giggles and ' you look funny!'

And my personal favorite. 'you cut off your hair .. now you look like me.' Said with great pride!

27/02/2025

Presenting at the coffee morning ☕️🗣👄

17/02/2025

Pronoun use can be tricky for young children, especially distinguishing between 'me' and 'I.' Many children naturally say e.g., 'Me want juice,' instead of 'I want juice.'Why is it confused?1. Development Progression: Children often use object pronoun (me) before subject pronoun (l).2. Hearing Adult...