Seirrah Speech Therapy

12/04/2022

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This week we are thinking about understanding of abstract language! The Blank Levels model of questioning helps us to identify whether questions are concrete or more abstract.

23/03/2022

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26/02/2022

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25/02/2022

Hi everyone. Developing a child's understanding is key to their overall communication skills.

Below are some great and simple strategies to develop early understanding. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

24/02/2022

One of the best strategies you can use to support communication development is to allow more time for your child to process information and respond to you.

You don't have to fill every silent gap with talking. Allowing extra time for thinking is very important.

23/02/2022

If your child isn't saying as many words as you would expect or perhaps their understanding is limited, try following their lead and commenting on what they are doing during play.

Try not to ask many questions and instead model basic language. Below are some simple yet amazing strategies to help.

26/01/2022

Applications close for this position tomorrow, if you are thinking of applying please do submit your cv or apply through indeed.

** Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Role **

We are recruiting for a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our team on either a full or part time basis. We welcome applications from individuals at various stages of their career.

Please take a look at the job advert below and apply ASAP if you would like to be considered.

https://uk.indeed.com/job/paediatric-speech-and-language-therapist-1ebab0397b4de0d4

23/01/2022

** Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Role **

We are recruiting for a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our team on either a full or part time basis. We welcome applications from individuals at various stages of their career.

Please take a look at the job advert below and apply ASAP if you would like to be considered.

https://uk.indeed.com/job/paediatric-speech-and-language-therapist-1ebab0397b4de0d4

29/08/2021

Good evening everyone.

Below is some useful information on vocabulary. If you have any questions on vocabulary development then just ask.

28/08/2021

Talking to your child is very important. It will help develop all aspects of communication including understanding and use of language as well as speech production. Here are some helpful tips.

05/08/2021

A post relevant for all of our teachers, SEN/ALNco's and other education providers! 📢

Here is a great document created by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) outlining the recommendations, considerations and benefits of commissioning Speech and Language Therapy Services within schools. We've had a number of enquires in recent weeks so we hope this provides some clarity for our teacher colleagues.

This form of collaboration between health (therapies) and education (schools) is an excellent way for settings to demonstrate compliance with the new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Education Tribunal Bill in Wales and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice in England.

https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/media/docs/Education-Guide_Final.pdf

04/08/2021

With particularly young children, it can be challenging to identify if your child's language and communication development is simply 'delayed' or, if there is something else hindering progress.

We often look for a number of 'markers' that may suggest underlying difficulties. The occurrence of a number of these 'early signs', some of which have been beautifully presented by the National Autism Center at May Institute, may lead to further investigation or an onward referral depending on the child's individualised needs.

It is often best to check with a professional as early as possible if you have concerns about any area of development. Early identification and intervention leads to better outcomes.

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28/07/2021

To give our little people the best chance of understanding us, we need to make sure we ask the right questions.

Some questions are easier to understand than others, questions where we only have to name something are easier to answer than those we have to describe or explain.

This is a great visual made by Nursery Nook - For Early Years and KS1 and shows these question 'levels'.

We would typically expect most children to be answering levels 1 & 2 by three years of age. Most children should then be able to answer level 3 & 4 questions by six years of age.

20/07/2021

Credit to: Mommy & Me Milestones

16/07/2021

We have a number of speech therapy vacancies within our team at present including an experienced SALT as advertised below, and an additional role based at our clinic that will be advertised shortly.

15/07/2021

This week we've talked about some of the strategies you can use to support your child understand and use their first words.



https://www.seirrah-ot.co.uk/alternative-approaches-to-support-early-language-skills/

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11/07/2021

Credit to Speech and Language Academy - Picture Exchange Communication System - teaching an individual to approach another person to communicate is one of the many tools we use as Speech and Language Therapists.

11/07/2021

Here are some early vocabulary targets which can be incorporated into everyday situations.