Exeter Speech & Language Therapy

11/10/2026

It's Selective Mutism (SM) Awareness Month. One of the key principles behind supporting children and young people with SM is providing the opportunity for them to communicate without putting any pressure on them to respond. This quick tip is a great place to start.

A small shift in language can make communication feel a lot less pressured. 💛

For someone with selective mutism, repeated questions can sometimes make it harder to respond. Try replacing some questions with simple, supportive comments that keep the interaction going without requiring an immediate answer.

Creating more space and less pressure can help communication feel safer over time.

01/10/2026

Its Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day coming up this month. DLD is 'the most common condition that most people have never heard of'. This video explains a bit about it.

13/09/2026

FREE webinars for parents of pre-school children with speech and language needs.

If you’re a parent or carer and you have questions or concerns about your little one's speech, language or communication, you might find these free bite-size webinars from Speech and Language UK really useful.

You can find out more and access the webinars here: https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/eysend-parent-bite-size-workshops/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUT6NRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGNHdUQ1eWRUTUxmNzZKOHpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeJQ03dUvt26bn4NjaLiBMq6zyztzIjqfwzPPk1YYKd4cfI5OfAYA2MQgk-QY_aem_fc42ySIE_U1tchrO8PvnBA

Every year, thousands of school and early years staff put speech and language first using our innovative tools and training programmes.

31/08/2026

Is your little one starting school soon?

CBeebies Parenting has lots of great tips and advice to support you to support your little one with this next step.

School readiness tips and activities to support the skills your child needs to start school - from potty training to language learning.

18/08/2026

🌞 Looking for more ways to keep the kids entertained during the holidays while also supporting their speech and language skills?

Scavenger hunts are a fantastic way to do both! 🔎 They’re fun, motivating and can be used to help children understand and use a whole range of words.

You can target things like:
✨ Describing words – “Find something smooth.”
✨ Concepts – “Find something under the table.”
✨ Categories – “Can you find something we wear?”
✨ Following instructions – “Find something red and put it next to the door.”

Here are some fab examples to get you started! 👇

A simple activity, lots of opportunities for talking, listening and learning. 💬

10/08/2026

Where will you be watching the solar eclipse? The solar eclipse is a fantastic opportunity to model describing words to your child.

You don’t need any fancy activities — just look (safely) and start chatting! 👀

You could model...

☀️ The sun is…
✨ bright
🔥 warm

🌑 The moon is…
⚫ dark
⭕ round
🌙 shadowy
✨ mysterious

🌌 The sky is…
🔵 blue
☁️ cloudy
🌑 dark
✨ unusual

It’s amazing how much language learning can happen through everyday moments.

03/08/2026

As a mum, I know how challenging it can be to keep the kids entertained during the holidays – and how quickly the costs can add up!

I love this post. 💚 Getting outside is fantastic for children, and all of these ideas are simple, fun, and completely free.

From a speech and language perspective, it's also a great opportunity to build vocabulary. As you're exploring together, think about the new words you could model. You don't need to turn it into a lesson—just naturally talk about what you can see, hear, feel, and do.

What new words could you introduce during these activities?

This week we are thinking about the summer holidays!
Today we are focusing on moving and being outdoors with your child!

05/07/2026

If your little one is a late talker or minimally speaking, offering choices is a great way to support their communication. This video demonstrates this strategy in action.

A strategy that helps your child to communicate with you

28/05/2026

Worried about your child’s speech, language or communication skills and their readiness for school but unsure whether they need speech and language therapy?

Exeter Speech & Language Therapy offers a free 20-minute no-obligation telephone consultation to discuss your concerns, answer questions and help you decide whether further support may be beneficial.

Supporting children and young people across Exeter and surrounding areas of Devon.

Contact us to arrange a consultation.

04/05/2026

Reading books with your little one is a great way to develop their speech and language skills, but not all children are interested in reading. This article by Tiny Happy People has some great ideas for making story time fun and interactive.

Video with advice around approaching story time if your child finds it hard to focus their attention. With top tips from a specialist speech and langauge therapist.