Talk Speech and Language Therapy

12/11/2025

It's National Nursery Rhyme week!   

Nursery rhymes play an important role in early childhood development.
As well as being fun moments to share, they can boost vocabulary and language development and help children to develop early literacy and numeracy skills. 

Whether one to one or in a group, nursery rhymes can also help develop social, physical, and emotional skills.

One of our therapy assistants has been working with a group of children at a local SEN school and has created a resource sharing key nursery rhyme Makaton with the team. Becky has sourced videos and lyrics so we can all refresh our memories and sign as we sing.

For more great ideas of nursery rhymes to share, look at  https://www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com  and check ,  and of course www.cbeebies/somethingspecial.

10/11/2025

Collaboration is one of our core values here at Talk.

We believe that working jointly with our clients, their families, and other involved professionals, helps us to identify the areas that matter most to the individuals we support, which leads to the best possible outcomes for them.  
By embracing a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to care with other healthcare professionals, educators, and specialists, we can provide comprehensive, holistic support.

Sharing knowledge, experiences, and feedback means we learn from each other and continuously refine our practices. This approach ensures that all aspects of our clients’ strengths, preferences, and support needs are addressed, and through collaborative efforts, we build stronger relationships and enhance our capabilities, too.

Who do you collaborate with in your role or outside of your organisation?

03/11/2025

23/10/2025

16/10/2025

“1 in 14 people have a hidden condition called DLD.” But what is DLD ?

DLD stands for Developmental Language Disorder and refers to significant difficulties using and/or understanding language.
A young child with DLD might not meet language milestones.
A school student with DLD may find learning vocabulary and using complex sentences difficult.
An adult with DLD might have difficulty comprehending directions and sharing his/her views.

With the right support, people with DLD can thrive. Learn more about DLD at RADLD.ORG

DID YOU KNOW? The DLD Factsheet is available in over 38 languages on the DLD website at radld.org

This year Bristol City Hall is lighting up in yellow and purple to raise awareness of DLD on Friday 17th October.

02/10/2025

We are growing ! Our lovely team needs a Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

See the link in our Bio or Instagram stories to find out more and apply !

02/10/2025

Our team is growing - and we are looking for a speech and language therapy assistant to add to our amazing team.

Click the link in our BIO on the Talk Instagram page or head to our Instagram Stories and click on the link there.

02/04/2025

April and is World Autism Awareness Day and April is Autism Acceptance Month ! 

It is important that autistic individuals, along with their families and support networks, have access to personalised information, guidance, and support to navigate challenges that may be unique to them.

They should be empowered to explore their passions,
develop their strengths, and build meaningful connections to lead fulfilling lives.

Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.

20/03/2025

Talk is dedicated to adopting a neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy. This strengths and rights-based approach confirms a person’s strengths and abilities and validates both neurotypical and neurodivergent identities.

At Talk SLT, we ensure:

Emphasis is on interests, strengths, differences, and needs

Support is child-led and focused on affirming neurodivergent ways of being

A child is not expected to mask or change who they are to fit in

We harness the strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals and build confidence and self-esteem

All children and young people are given the opportunity to flourish

20/03/2025

World Down Syndrome Day 2025's theme is support. Everyone needs different support, including people with Down Syndrome. The right support at the right time gives people with Down Syndrome opportunities to live fulfilling lives with choice, control, and dignity.  Families also need support, to care for and advocate for their loved ones.

Why not show your support by wearing your brightest, most colourful or mismatched socks on Friday 21st March and get your friends, families and colleagues talking !

Being asked why you’re wearing is the perfect opportunity to explain: ‘I’m wearing them to raise awareness of Down’s Syndrome.