Selecting a Speech and Language Therapist to work with can be a daunting and challenging task. If you’re not exclusively using an NHS Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), so you’re looking for some private SLT support, it can feel like you’ve got a big decision to make. In this blog Kate, founder of We Can CommuniKate Speech & Language Therapy and the Pippin App, discusses some of the things to look out for.

Echolalia is the repetition of words, phrases, or sentences. Echolalia may be immediate, where the person repeats what they have just heard, or delayed, where they repeat phrases or sentences they have heard in the past. Learn more about how you can support a person who uses Echolalia. 

Finding community isn’t always easy to do. It can be really scary and difficult putting yourself out there and making these connections. This blog discusses a mother's experience of finding her support network. 

Makaton is a multimodal communication tool, using signs and/or symbols with speech, in spoken word order, to support the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression. 

You’ll of no doubt heard at some point on your parental journey another parent say that having children they lost themselves, it was different for me, I found myself. 

As a parent of a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN), establishing a positive and collaborative relationship with your child's school is essential for their academic and personal development. Here, we will discuss the importance of building positive relationships with your child's school, including navigating transitions, understanding the support parents should expect, what to do if support is lacking, and strategies for building a productive working relationship with the school.

Every child, including those with SEN, has unique strengths and interests but parenting a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) often comes with unique challenges too. Learn about different strategies to support your child with SEN to help build their self-esteem and resilience. 

The experience for families following a child’s diagnosis, or often lack thereof, can be overwhelming, isolating, and complex. The system and routes to getting support are massively fragmented, with parents often left responsible for coordinating care.

Whether your child is new to school life, new to the year group or new to the class, September is a starting point for all. It can be challenging in many ways for parents, staff and children as they try to navigate new routines, expectations and roles.

Separation anxiety is a natural part of childhood development. Often this first kicks in when a baby is about six months old and can be a relatively regular occurrence throughout their toddler years. However, at times of significant change such as starting school, moving home, a new baby in the family or having a new nanny can bring the anxiety back to the surface.