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SLT helping little ones find their voice 💬🌸
Supporting parents & schools
Welsh & English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧
📍Chester | Wirral | North Wales
Sharing real-life + strategies that work💛⬇️

🌸🐣 Pasg Hapus / Happy Easter from Cariad Speech Therapy! 🐣🌸Wishing all our wonderful families, schools, friends, and fol...
05/04/2026

🌸🐣 Pasg Hapus / Happy Easter from Cariad Speech Therapy! 🐣🌸

Wishing all our wonderful families, schools, friends, and followers a bright and joyful Easter filled with laughter, chocolate, and plenty of sunny moments! 🥚💛

Whether you’re hunting eggs, enjoying time together, or having a chilled time at home- we hope you have a lovely time! 💕🌸

04/04/2026

✨ Progress is progress, no matter how small ✨

As parents, it’s easy to focus on the milestones we think our children should hit or compare them to other children. But every tiny step counts.

That first word, that little gesture, that new attempt at independence… these are all wins. They’re the building blocks of growth, learning, and confidence.

Celebrate the small moments- they add up to big change over time. 💛

Every child’s journey is unique, and noticing the little steps can make the biggest difference in how we support and encourage them.

What’s one win, big or small you’ve had this week?

Here’s a little photo dump of life lately- bits and pieces from the last few weeks 💛From cute bakery visits with my hubb...
03/04/2026

Here’s a little photo dump of life lately- bits and pieces from the last few weeks 💛

From cute bakery visits with my hubby and dog 🥐🐶, to plenty of doggie cuddles at home, life has felt full of little joys.

I’ve loved spotting daffodils everywhere 🌼, exploring Chester in the sunshine ☀️and catching stunning sunsets 🌅

Family time with my mum and nephew has been a highlight, and our evening dog walks past that gorgeous blossom tree are the perfect way to end the day 🌸

Just a few snapshots of the simple things that make life feel so full.

Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙But honestly, understanding, acceptance, and inclusion shouldn’t be limited to just...
02/04/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙

But honestly, understanding, acceptance, and inclusion shouldn’t be limited to just one day on the calendar.

Autistic people exist, contribute, feel, and experience the world every single day, so the respect, patience, and support should too.

Let’s move beyond awareness and practice acceptance every day 💙

02/04/2026

👏🏻 Clap if you’re against… the idea that AAC should be a last resort.

I’ve seen how powerful AAC can be- it’s not a “backup plan,” it’s a lifeline 💛

Every person deserves to communicate in the way that works for them, from the very beginning.

Let’s stop waiting and start empowering 🗣️✨

01/04/2026

AAC myths👇🏻

There are still so many misconceptions around AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), so let’s break a few of them down.

You might have heard things like…

“AAC will stop my child from talking”
“My child isn’t ready for AAC”
“They’re too young for AAC”

But these are all myths.

Research shows that AAC does not prevent spoken language in fact, it can support and encourage it.

There are no prerequisites for AAC. Children don’t need to reach a certain level before they can access communication.

And AAC can be introduced at any age, even in the early years.

AAC is an effective communication tool for any age and ability.

Every child deserves a way to communicate- whether that’s through speech, signs, symbols or a device 💛

Save this to come back to and share to spread awareness ✨

Hello April | Helo Ebrill 🌸New month already. Lighter evenings, a bit more motivation, and a fresh start. I’ve got a few...
01/04/2026

Hello April | Helo Ebrill 🌸

New month already. Lighter evenings, a bit more motivation, and a fresh start. I’ve got a few days off over this week and next which will be lovely to recharge before the last term of school 🙌🏻🌱

Mis newydd, nosweithiau’n hwyrach, a bach o egni i ddechrau eto. Edrych ymlaen at ychydig o ddyddiau i ffwrdd i ymlacio cyn tymor olaf yr ysgolion 💕

🌱 Spring into speech🌷 Blossom into speech🌿 Grow into speech🌼 Bloom into speech
31/03/2026

🌱 Spring into speech
🌷 Blossom into speech
🌿 Grow into speech
🌼 Bloom into speech

31/03/2026

Communication Corner 💬 | Episode 2

Reducing questions

It’s so natural to ask lots of questions when we’re talking to children…
“What’s this?”
“What colour is it?”
“What are you doing?”

But too many questions can actually put pressure on children and stop the interaction flowing.

Instead, try commenting more and questioning less.

For example:
❌ “What’s this?”
✅ “It’s a car!”

❌ “What are you doing?”
✅ “You’re building a tower!”

This gives children a clear model of language without the pressure to respond.

And when you combine this with OWLing from episode 1- observe, wait and listen, you’re creating more opportunities for them to join in and communicate.

Try swapping one question for a comment today and see what happens 💛

Save this to remind yourself to comment more ✨

30/03/2026

April is just around the corner, and I’m looking forward to sharing some Makaton signs for the month! 🌸💛

Here are the signs to try in April:

🌧️ rain
☀️ sun
👀 look
🔍 to find
🍫 chocolate

Try using these signs over the next few weeks! Whether you’re noticing the weather, spotting something new, or enjoying a sweet treat 💬

Things that fill my cup ☕️At the base of it all are the little things…dog hugs, family time, Lego building, cups of tea,...
29/03/2026

Things that fill my cup ☕️

At the base of it all are the little things…
dog hugs, family time, Lego building, cups of tea, content creating, cosy movie nights 🤍

And then there’s the part that fills it the most…

✨ Empowering families and schools with practical, meaningful support
✨ Being supported by a community on here I’ve never met, but deeply value
✨ Receiving kind words from families and feeling the impact of the work I do

A reminder that it’s often the simple things that ground us, and the meaningful work that helps us pour into others 💫

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Chester

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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