Susie Wiggins Speech and Language Therapy

13/02/2023

Although some parents worry that signing will stop their child talking, research actually shows that it helps children learn language 💜

12/02/2023

Helpful tips explained really clearly here ⬇️

Advice from SLT Alys Mathers on how you can support your little one and help them build their communication skills.

19/05/2022

We often talk about kids who are later to begin speaking as “speech delayed” but did you know that usually, it’s not a speech delay- it’s actually a language delay. That’s because speech and language are two very different things!

This is very oversimplified, but here are some common speech delays and disorders: articulation, phonology, apraxia, & stuttering. Some common language based delays and disorders are: expressive language, receptive language, pragmatic language (this is how a lot of autistic kids qualify for speech support), and even some learning disorders like dyslexia are language based.

You can have great speech skills and have difficult with language (a child who can repeat everything and needs support generating their own comments) or have good language skills and have difficulty with speech (a person who communicates with sign language or AAC) - and a person can also have difficulty in both areas.

03/05/2022

Your child usually develops phonological awareness around the age of 4 or 5 years old 🙌

It’s a really important skill for them to have when they start to learn the basics of reading at school 😊⁣

28/04/2022

Some good advice here ⤵️

Speech & Language Therapist, Janet Cooper, talks about stammering and shares her top tips for helping your child with their stammer.

05/03/2022

Speech and Language problems affect approximately 1 in 10 children. Speech and Language Therapist Janet Cooper at Stoke Speaks Out explains what signs to look out for and the help that's available.

11/02/2022

💥EASY💥 ways to teach priority words on a daily basis!

The key here is modeling the word in repetition 4-5x as you do what you’re saying (ex: saying “up” as their body is lifted up/ they’re experiencing “up”) and pausing and ✨waiting✨

The pause is sooo important in order to give your little one space to plan in their little mind what it is they want to say and actually say it! Little brains need time to motor plan & execute that plan.

If you’re loving these tips on priority words, stay tuned for next week because I’m teaming up with .signs to help teach you priority signs! Yes that’s right- sometimes imitating a sign can be easier than saying the word, as motor imitation typically precedes verbal imitation.

You won’t want to miss this!

How do you motivate your child to learn important words?! Let’s chat ⤵️

24/01/2022

23/01/2022

Lots of great information and advice here!

What is language development? What are language development milestones for babies and toddlers? Find answers to some questions you might have about your child's language and communication development. From dealing with stammers and lisps to baby sign language. We have all the answers here.

17/12/2021

📣 Autistic kids can be social!

When we are talking about Autism, many people assume that it means “anti-social” but in truth, it just means social in a different way!

Many autistic people communicate by saying what they mean, skipping small talk and getting to the deeper parts of condensations/connections (quicker and in a more “blunt” manner than neurotypical people tend to), and connect with others by relating personal experiences and sharing about their interests. It’s often very social in nature and often viewed as “overly social” to neurotypical people - and here are some examples of these differences:

13/12/2021

One of my fav tips by - create a babble bin! It’s super easy to do and great for early language learners! I’m thinking these are great stocking stuffers too!