London Speech Therapy, Psychology and Allied Services

15/12/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Introducing our Makaton Christmas Song Series!

This week we’ll be sharing a festive sign-along to support communication, engagement, and language development.

Today’s song: Jingle Bells 🔔

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

Are you also using a core board at home or in school? Here are 4 simple ideas to get started.

Core boards are powerful tools, especially when used naturally throughout the day.

Try these small, easy strategies:
1️⃣ Make it available
2️⃣ Model key words (more, go, stop, no, again)
3️⃣ Point to the important words
4️⃣ Model all types of communication (comments, questions, protests & more)

Little moments add up. Save this post for later 💛

08/12/2025

A huge shoutout to our amazing Senior Specialist SLT, Deborah! She is an incredible therapist who brings so much enthusiasm and support to our LST team. Thank you Debs!

05/12/2025

What a perfect way to wrap up the year with our incredible LST team ✨

We kicked off with coffee and breakfast at our beautiful new Monument clinic, spent the morning learning about language for behaviour and emotions with the wonderful Debs, and got hands-on with a case study led by Laura and Clare. After a short walk to afternoon tea (and plenty of yummy treats), we rounded off the day with a well-deserved spa afternoon (not pictured 😉).

So grateful for this hardworking, supportive, and amazing team 💛

03/12/2025

Today, we join the United Nations in recognising the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) - a day dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity and full inclusion of people with disabilities in every part of society.

At London Speech Therapy, we believe that communication is a human right, and that every person deserves barrier-free access to connection, participation and opportunity.

We work alongside children, adults and families to support communication in a way that is:
✨ respectful
✨ empowering
✨ individual
✨ and informed by the lived experiences of disabled people

This day is a reminder of the importance of:
💜 accessibility in all spaces
💜 equal opportunities in education, employment and community life
💜 dismantling bias and misconceptions
💜 listening to disabled voices and leadership

We are committed to creating spaces - in our clinics, schools and communities - where every person is seen, valued and supported to communicate in the way that works best for them.

02/12/2025

Let’s talk about adult speech therapy!

Speech therapy isn’t just for children, adults experience communication challenges too, whether due to stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, voice difficulties or fluency differences.

There are still many myths about adult SLT, so we’re breaking down a few of the most common ones here:
✨ It’s never “too late” to improve communication
✨ Adults benefit from therapy just as much as children
✨ Speech therapy supports far more than articulation, from social communication to cognitive-linguistic skills and voice

If you’re an adult looking for support, or you’re exploring therapy for a family member, we’re here to help.
enquiries@londonspeechtherapy.co.uk

28/11/2025

Happy Friday!

Coffee brewing, laptops open, quiet chats, planning sessions, and lots of lovely humans doing their best every day.

Take a peek inside our space 💛

26/11/2025

EHCP support you can trust 💛

If your child has an EHCP, you deserve clear provision, specialist support and a team that listens.

At London Speech Therapy, our SLTs work closely with families, schools and local authorities to ensure every child receives the speech and language therapy specified in their plan.

Have a question about your child’s EHCP?

We’re here to help and happy to chat.
📩 enquiries@londonspeechtherapy.co.uk

20/11/2025

Using Mr Potato Head to build early language!

A simple toy with so many goals:
requesting (“more / again / my turn”)
labelling (eyes, nose, hat…)
spatial concepts (“push / pull”)
following 1–2 step instructions
turn-taking & attention
Play-based therapy doesn’t look complicated, but it’s powerful.

SLTs, what goals would you target with this activity?

17/11/2025

💜 Today we recognise World Prematurity Awareness Day, a chance to acknowledge the experiences and unique journeys of children born prematurely and their families.

Prematurity can increase the risk of developmental delays, including challenges with motor skills, language and learning, and a higher incidence of neurodiversity.

As clinicians, it’s so important we take the time to:
💜 gather detailed pregnancy and birth histories
💜 understand each child’s corrected age
💜 consider early medical challenges and recovery
💜 reflect on how these factors shape communication and development

Every preemie’s story is one of strength and resilience. By understanding their early experiences, we can provide the compassionate, tailored support that helps them thrive.

14/11/2025

Using Mr Potato Head to build early language!

A simple toy with SO many goals:
✨ requesting (more / again / my turn)
✨ labelling (eyes, nose, hat…)
✨ spatial concepts (“on / in / off”)
✨ following 1–2 step instructions
✨ turn-taking & attention

Simple toys = big outcomes!
SLTs, what’s your go-to play activity?