The Communication Station - Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy

The Communication Station - Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Independent speech and language therapy service based in Magherafelt. Assessment and therapy offere

Children who are Gestalt Language Processors will go through stages when developing language in this way. They will move...
15/02/2026

Children who are Gestalt Language Processors will go through stages when developing language in this way. They will move from use of chunks of language towards more flexible use of original language.
Use of specific language modelling techniques and child led interactions can help to support GLPs through these stages 😀

09/02/2026

When planning sessions for children who are Gestalt Language Processors we think about special interests....especially when trying to build engagement and interaction!
Using the 3-2-1 rule....2 activities the child likes and is familiar with and 1 new activity we can build rapport and opportunities for language modelling 😄

Engagement and interaction are important foundation skills for speech and language development.Engagement means how a ch...
02/02/2026

Engagement and interaction are important foundation skills for speech and language development.

Engagement means how a child participates in the therapy session—paying attention, responding, and being involved in the activities and communication tasks.

Interaction is the back-and-forth exchange between the child and another person. It involves shared attention, turn-taking, responding and initiating, and using verbal or nonverbal communication to connect, and build communication skills.

Try these top tips to develop these skills at home!

✅️ Progress may look different for everyone when learning a new skill ✅️If you feel your child isn't making progress in ...
26/01/2026

✅️ Progress may look different for everyone when learning a new skill ✅️
If you feel your child isn't making progress in speech and language therapy take a step back and think about some of the other ways we measure progress 😊
Small steps are still progress and should be celebrated!

❔️Does your child repeat things they hear on TV or other media?❔️Do they often sing whole songs but find it difficult to...
23/01/2026

❔️Does your child repeat things they hear on TV or other media?
❔️Do they often sing whole songs but find it difficult to express their basic needs?
❔️Does your child find it difficult to answer simple questions?
Then they could be a Gestalt Language Processor or GLP!
If this sounds like your child check out our post for some ideas on how to start supporting your child at home 🏡


So you've done the training.....learnt the signs. What next? Introducing Makaton at home or in school shouldn't feel lik...
18/01/2026

So you've done the training.....learnt the signs. What next? Introducing Makaton at home or in school shouldn't feel like 'extra work'. These top tips will help to keep it simple when using signs as part of your daily routine!

✳️3 simple strategies than can make a big impact!✳️Language modelling in daily routines is a effective way to support sp...
11/01/2026

✳️3 simple strategies than can make a big impact!✳️
Language modelling in daily routines is a effective way to support speech and language development. Alongside reading books and singing songs, offering choices can create lots of opportunities for communication at home. Give it a try!

Have a look at how we can support you in 2026! Get in touch for more details or to make a booking
09/01/2026

Have a look at how we can support you in 2026! Get in touch for more details or to make a booking

04/01/2026

▪️January is often the time parents will think about starting their child's speech and language therapy journey. New Year, fresh starts and the motivation to make changes.

▪️It is important to think of all the advantages and disadvantages of private speech therapy. Waiting times are likely to be much shorter but the commitment for home practice may be difficult with everyday family life. The cost of regular private sessions may not be affordable, particularly if travelling a distance to access services.
As with anything, weigh up the pros and cons first and decide if the time is right!

▪️We offer flexible services to try and accommodate families and allow them to access private therapy in a way that works for them.

Thankyou to every family I have had the pleasure of working with in 2025! I am very grateful to be kept so busy. Onwards...
31/12/2025

Thankyou to every family I have had the pleasure of working with in 2025! I am very grateful to be kept so busy. Onwards and upwards for 2026 🎉🎉

⭐️3 Top Tips for working on Speech Sounds⭐️Speech sound work can be fun and you can still get all the practice in withou...
16/11/2025

⭐️3 Top Tips for working on Speech Sounds⭐️

Speech sound work can be fun and you can still get all the practice in without making it seem like work!
It doesn't have to be done at a table and incorporating some movement into activities can be really motivating if a child can't focus for long periods.
I use these 3 activities all the time in clinic and very often children will ask for them.....particularly hide and seek!

13/11/2025

Join us for Let’s Talk — a free online workshop with Leigh from Insight Clinic on exploring how children learn to communicate, from first sounds to fluent conversations.💬
📅 Tues 25th Nov | ⏰ 7–8.30PM | 💻 on Zoom
📞 Call 0808 8020 400 to book your free place

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