Phonics Checks

Several national newspapers and news services have reported recently about the government-implemented ‘Phonics screening check’, which began this month for six year olds throughout the country. The phonics check was implemented by... Read more

Language and Holidays

With summer holidays upon us, many parents and families are thinking about creative ways to keep the kids happy and healthy over the summer months. One organisation actively involved in working with children with speech, language and... Read more

Lesley Garrett and Voice

The Mirror reported on an interesting speech and language issue last week: voice. The soprano singer Lesley Garrett was interviewed about her fear of losing her voice when she suffered a vocal fold haemorrhage during a concert. You can... Read more

AAC

With iPads and other tablets becoming more commonly used in everyday life, hi-tech gadgets are becoming more and more popular as methods of Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC). Many individuals throughout the UK have... Read more

Selective Mutism

The Daily Mail wrote recently about the subject of Selective Mutism in the UK population. You can read the article in full... Read more

Better Integrated Care

On the 19th March 2012 - the Department of Health issued a Press Release on their website about integrated care and Allied Health Professionals. You can read the Press Release in full... Read more

Words for Life

The National Literacy Trust recently launched their new campaign, ‘Words for Life’, which you can read more about here: http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/ The National Literacy Trust is a national charity working to support those... Read more

Speech, Language, Toys

The American Speech-Hearing Association’s blog published an interesting piece last month on toys for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), following a visit to the 2012 New York International Toy Fair. You can read Sherry... Read more

Geek Chic

The Guardian reported this week on the role that computers play in both helping and hindering children and adults with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). You can read the article in full... Read more

YOT Language

The Guardian reported this week on recent developments around supporting young offenders with communication difficulties. You can read their article: "Speech therapy: When sorry seems to be the hardest word" here:... Read more