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02/06/2026

Just call me the bag lady 😅

My visits are always so varied I never know what I’m going to need so…by the end of the day this is usually what my van looks like!

My kids are always well entertained on their way home from school though 😂

Did you know……..…Even if I see your child at school or nursery when you aren’t present, I always try to send an email up...
14/05/2026

Did you know……..

…Even if I see your child at school or nursery when you aren’t present, I always try to send an email update to let you know how it went.

📩 This will include a little about how our session went and what practice to focus on between now and their next session.

We know therapy works best when it’s backed up at home and school in between direct sessions, so making sure everyone involved knows what to do is an important part of my role 🗣️

12/05/2026

Little Signs, Big Difference ✨

This week’s sign is LOOK.

A simple sign like “look” can open up so many everyday opportunities for communication: from noticing something exciting, to sharing attention, to encouraging curiosity about the world around them.

When we give children a way to communicate before spoken words are fully there, we’re supporting connection, attention, language development, and confidence.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, TA, or early years professional, using simple signs consistently in daily routines can make a really big difference.

✨ Try using LOOK alongside your spoken word throughout the week:

* “Look at the bird!”
* “Look what I found!”
* “Look, it’s a bus!”
* “Look at mummy/daddy!”

✅ As always: keep it playful, repeat it often and pair the sign with the spoken word every time!

11/05/2026

Kids can be HARSH 😂

But honestly? I don’t mind. You never know what’s going to come out of their mouths next and there’s nothing more humbling than an honest review from a tiny human ☠️😂

06/05/2026

Little Signs, Big Difference ✨

This week’s sign is WHERE.

A simple sign like “where” can open up so many everyday opportunities for communication: from asking about a favourite toy, to finding a person or place, to exploring the world around them.

When we give children a way to ask questions before spoken words are fully there, we’re supporting curiosity, reducing frustration, and building confidence, connection and understanding.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, TA, or early years professional, using simple signs consistently in daily routines can make a really big difference.

✨ Try using WHERE alongside your spoken word throughout the week:

* “Where is your cup?”
* “Where is teddy?”
* “Where are we going?”
* “Where did it go?”

✅ As always: keep it playful, repeat it often and pair the sign with a word every time!

Books aren’t just for bedtime….they’re powerful tools for building speech, language, and connection from the very start....
21/04/2026

Books aren’t just for bedtime….they’re powerful tools for building speech, language, and connection from the very start. 📚

As a speech and language therapist, I see every day how early reading supports:
• Vocabulary growth
• Listening and attention
• Understanding of sounds and sentences
• Social communication and turn-taking

But just as important as what you read is how you read. Here’s a few ideas on things to include when reading

• Pause
• Point
• Comment
• Ask simple questions
• Let your child lead.

It’s not about finishing the book it’s about sharing the moment.

Even a few minutes a day can make a lasting difference. Your voice, your attention, and your interaction matter more than anything on the page.

Start early, keep it playful, and make it part of your everyday routine. 💬

10/04/2026

Take a peek in my therapy bag! 🌟

Here are 5 things I NEVER go to a session without ⬇️

In my years as a Speech and Language Therapist I have gathered a mountain of resources 😅 Of course, each session is tailored to the child, their needs, targets, preferences and interests but you’ll usually find these things knocking around in the bottom of my bag. They’re motivating, simple and versatile.

1. Playdough - sometimes the oldies are the goodies! Nothing flashy here, a simple pot of Playdough to roll, cut, squash, poke things in and even collect all the pieces. Quick and easy reward!

2. You Choose - If I could recommend one book to you as an SLT this would it be. So flexible and fun, plus each time you look at it you spot something different! No joke my son asked for this for a bedtime story every damn night for about 6 months.

3. Bag of “tiny things” - most of these are stolen from my own kids from years of party bags and McDonald’s happy meals (don’t judge!) but these have so many uses from counters in games to work on concepts!

4. Reward Game (one with lots of pieces) - most of mine come from charity shops. They aren’t anything fancy but the many pieces helps get in those turns and reps!

5. A clicker/counter - no it’s not like dog training 🤣 but have you ever used the age old “I’ll time you to see how long it takes you to get dressed” parent hack? This works the same! Those competative kids can’t wait to hit a target number of reps!

08/04/2026

Little Signs, Big Difference 🤟

This week’s sign is YES.

A simple sign like ‘yes’ can open up so many everyday opportunities for communication: from choosing a snack, to joining in with play, to expressing wants, preferences and agreement.

When we give children a way to communicate before spoken words are fully there, we’re reducing frustration and building confidence, connection and understanding.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, TA, or early years professional, using simple signs consistently in daily routines can make a really big difference.

✨ Try using YES alongside your spoken word throughout the week:
• “Yes, you can have more”
• “Yes, that’s right!”
• “Yes, let’s go”
• “Yes, you would like a snack!”

✅ As always: keep it playful, repeat it often and pair the sign with a word every time!

02/04/2026

My little sidekick 🫶🏼

He’s bold.

He’s loud.

He’s full of life and energy and oh SO many questions.
And yes….sometimes he’s impulsive. Sometimes he’s seen as “too much.”

At 6 years old he told me “my brain feels like it’s going to explode all the time”. This world isn’t always built for children like him.

Too often, it asks them to be quiet, still, compliant, to hold your emotions in.

But children aren’t meant to fit in boxes.
They’re meant to explore, to wonder, to move, to be.

Here’s your reminder that milestones, tests and assessments don’t measure some things.

They don’t measure creativity, joy, kindness, passion, or perseverance.

But as parents…..we see it.

And we’ll keep showing up, speaking up, and standing beside them always.

Here’s to creating a world that sees you for YOU my sweet boy 💙

Communication win of the week! 🎖️ I was so thrilled to receive this message last night for a client I have worked with i...
01/04/2026

Communication win of the week! 🎖️

I was so thrilled to receive this message last night for a client I have worked with in the past. What a moment for him and his family and I am touched that I get to be included in the celebration of his success 🥰

When we first met, this young person was feeling under confident having conversations and communicating with his peers 1:1 or in small groups. Last night he smashed a presentation to a room full of people and I could NOT be more proud of him.

What.
A.
Legend.

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