Speech therapy UK

06/03/2026

After 20 years working with autism, one question still stays with me…

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06/03/2026

After 20 Years Working with Autism — Reflections from Clinical Practice

06/03/2026

🏍️ Parkinson’s can make the voice disappear.
Consistency can bring it back.

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06/03/2026

🏍️ Finding your voice again

Today I completed an LSVT LOUD® programme with a wonderful gentleman living with Parkinson’s disease.

Our journey started almost two months ago. He was initially referred due to swallowing concerns, but during assessment it became clear that his voice had become significantly quieter, which was affecting his ability to communicate confidently.

We started the LSVT LOUD programme, an intensive voice treatment designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s. I have been using this approach since 2010, both in the NHS and in private practice, and I still feel incredibly grateful to have such a powerful tool in my clinical toolkit.

Over the weeks we worked consistently on strengthening the voice, improving breath support and building confidence in everyday communication.

One of my favourite parts of therapy is the generalisation stage, where we practise using the voice in real conversation. And this is where we discovered something unexpected…

We share a passion for motorbikes 🏍️

Even though he lives in the south of England and our sessions were delivered online, we ended up sharing stories about bikes, journeys and while practising strong voice and conversation.

It was a lovely reminder that therapy is not only about exercises — it’s about connection, confidence, and identity.

Seeing someone regain their voice is always special.
I will miss our sessions dearly.

20/02/2026

If eating, drinking, communication, or behaviour changes in dementia — it’s a sign to pause and seek support, not to push harder.

20/02/2026

💬 If eating, drinking, communication, or behaviour changes in dementia — it’s a sign to pause and seek support, not to push harder.

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20/02/2026

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Different types of dementia affect behaviour, communication, and swallowing in different ways.

As dementia progresses, changes in the brain can affect how a person:
• understands what food is
• senses taste, texture, and volume
• coordinates chewing and swallowing
• communicates needs, discomfort, or distress

Difficulties with eating and drinking are neurological and sensory, not stubbornness or refusal.

Early Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) input can:
• assess swallowing safety and efficiency
• support communication and understanding
• advise on strategies to promote safer eating and drinking
• help reduce (though not always eliminate) the risk of choking and aspiration
• protect dignity, nutrition, and quality of life

Changes in behaviour, communication, or swallowing are often signs that support is needed, not that the person is “difficult”.

If you’re concerned about someone living with dementia, seeking specialist advice early can make a meaningful difference.

📞 07466 605566
✉️ kerr@ukspeechtherapy.com
🌐 www.ukspeechtherapy.com

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Speech Therapy UK
Adult swallowing & dementia support

20/02/2026

So true!

I just had the following interaction with my tech person.

S: I must admit, it’s been a challenge to meet everyone’s expectations.

J: Yes. We’ll have the moon on a stick and we’ll have it yesterday please.

S. *silent for a while* Errr. What happened yesterday?

And so I found myself explaining what ‘moon on a stick’ means and what I meant by ‘yesterday’. And this was an acknowledgment of potential unrealistic expectations.

And then we had a conversation about Autism and literal interpretation of language.

And I reflect that I could (and maybe should) have simply said what I meant.

but thankfully we have a work culture where we can laugh, and talk and solve - without recriminations.

But imagine if we didn’t?
And then realise that many work places don’t.

And that is why I am writing a book with Nikki Masterman of Inspired HR on Neurodiversity & HR.

19/02/2026

The importance of Early specialist Speech and language therapy input

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BuuKieoYW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

19/02/2026

The first book I read before I became an SLT Student- I fell in love with learning about autism

It led me to 3 years intense ABA training, sensory integration training, social communication training and much more training

So great to see that they actually made a movie

And her direct message: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BuuKieoYW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

19/02/2026

Great developments

We’ve published a new UK-wide report calling for urgent reform in how exams are made accessible for students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), a common but often hidden disability affecting 7.6% of the population. The report was created by a working group of experts from across the UK, b...