When reading a story to young children, it helps to have the main words on a display they can look at before, during and after story time. This will increase their opportunity to learn the vocabulary. #earlyyearspractitioner #education #earlyyearsideas #SLTchat #send #teacher

We have Band 3 SLTA, Band 5 SLT and Band 6 SLT advertised on NHS Jobs. Any queries or for more information please contact [email protected]

One communication act that predicts Autistic children’s later expressive language skills is their ability to use gestures paired with vocalizations e.g. holding up a plane and saying “whoosh,” or “vroom” etc. #autism #neurodiversityawareness #speechtherapyforkids #speechtherapy

Dancing to music is hugely beneficial. It feeds imagination, builds connection and interaction, develops vocabulary, encourages use of hand gestures/actions/facial expressions and provides opportunities to be expressive and explore feelings in a non-speaking way. #languagetherapy

Try some PEOPLE GAMES this week! #SpeechandLanguageTherapy #SpeechTherapy #Autism #Communication #LanguageLearning

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We have a band 5 to band 6 developmental post now advertised on NHS Jobs. This is to work in special schools and with a dysphagia caseload. On completion of competencies, the post holder will move to band 6. jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

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Analytical language development is about breaking down language into its smallest parts (words) and then knowing how to put those words together to make sentences. It's like learning the alphabet before you can read books. Find out more: coventrychildrensslt.co.uk/families/talki… #speechandlanguage

Children with sensory processing challenges often struggle to regulate their sensory input, leading to difficulties in attending to the language used around them. Build in preferred sensory supports into the children's routine. #Autism #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent

Gross motor play offers Autistic children many benefits, including physical, sensory, social, emotional, language and thinking by regulating senses, reducing anxiety, enhancing interaction, processing language and increasing overall well-being. #Autism #Autistic #Neurodiversity

Using visuals: Show a favourite object and a picture together. Use pictures to show the order of daily routines. Present two pictures for choices, like "milk or juice?" Put pictures on items around your home. See our website for more ideas: coventrychildrensslt.co.uk/families/aac/ #AAC #SLCN

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is where a child has significant, ongoing difficulties understanding and/or using spoken language. It's like having a 'language puzzle' that's harder to solve. See our website for advice/referral: coventrychildrensslt.co.uk/welcome/referr… #DLD #SLCN #Language

Audiobooks help children hear correct grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Regular listening helps develop focus and attention and audiobooks can be less overwhelming than reading. You can find some on the Twinkl Bedtime podcast here: twinkl.co.uk/resources/well… #mySLTday

Sensory play helps children learn new words. If a child plays with playdough, they're experiencing the feeling of squishy and the word becomes connected to the sensory experience. This helps build a rich vocabulary. #mySLTday #SLTchat #earlyyears #speechandlanguagetherapy