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Five Things You Should Know About Rett Syndrome

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects how the brain develops. It changes...

Why adults ignore early signs of communication difficulties

Adults often ignore subtle changes to their communication. They may start to struggle to find...

Making Sense of the New SEND White Paper: What It Actually Means for Your School

If you’ve had a chance to look at the government’s new white paper, Every Child...

Supporting Late Talkers and Unclear Speech in the Classroom

In early years settings and schools, some children use fewer spoken words than their peers,...

Common speech and language challenges for school-aged children

Communication skills are vital to children learning new skills, making friends and feeling confident at...

Preparing SENCos and Teachers: Essential Speech and Language Training

Supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) requires teachers and Special Educational Needs...

Integrating Private Speech & Language Therapy Services into Your School Budget

When school leaders and Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos) see the term “private speech therapy,”...

Makaton Explained, and How to Implement It in Your School Setting

Almost everything we do involves communication of some kind, from asking for a drink to...

Joint Attention and Autism: Understanding Shared Attention in Interaction

Joint attention refers to moments when two people share focus on the same object, event,...