Caitlin McWilliams and I will be planning for the next Comm_n International webinar tomorrow evening - on the topic of before you go overseas or weighing up different LMIC work opportunities - speak now if you have an idea or question you would like exploring!

So pleased to see this! A few months ago I created a big differential diagnosis table looking at the overlap of neurodiverse conditions and early trauma. There are many similarities and subtle differences. Crucial for SLTs to understand so as to identify and support our kids ✨

An important one to sign. Not just by speechy friends but by everyone! Communication is at the heart of everything and everyone. Let's make it accessible ✨

Families of children with SEND can pay through the roof for specialist equipment, even for something as basic as a tool to communicate. This 16yo boy has programmed a free AAC app to help his sister - developers watch out as this boy is going places! bbc.co.uk/news/av/disabi…

Case in point that 5 and 6 year olds know more than we give them credit for!

If you have any questions about working in a low or middle income country, our new informal Q&A session is the perfect place to ask them! Next Thursday at 7.30 with Charlie and Lucie 💫

Sign up now to have your questions answered about working in LMICs! Lucie & Charlie will be available from 7.30pm Contact us now via [email protected]

Finding out I've passed my MSc with 83% is a pretty good way to end my first week in my new job as an #SLT! Time to celebrate 🥂

What a fun day at work yesterday! Attended the Brick by Brick training by playincluded, and learnt how to facilitate play based sessions for young people using LEGO. I can't wait to try it out! Here's our freestyle build - a fruit tree, pelican, rainbow and sun 🌳🐦🌈🌞

We are almost half way through #AACawarenessmonth, and I think this visual is a great way to remember the variety of functions that #AAC can be used for. One that is often forgotten is internal dialogue - but this is so important for #selfregulation!

Today I added this to my (alarming fast growing) collection of toys and now I feel like a true SLT 😂 do I ever need to buy another toy again? #mySLTday

Excited to host CTI's next free online event on 20th Jan @ 5pm: 4 panellists from Kenya who are happy to answer any questions about working in communication disability in low and middle income countries. Link below for more info! eventbrite.co.uk/e/qa-cafe-tick…

Core vocabulary word: “more” Completing a series of these over the coming weeks for ideas to do with early communicators (verbal, or low/high tech aac). So many opportunities to model this language. #mysltday #rcsltlearn #slteatime

Very happy post to receive when you're an #SLT ! I'm hoping these will be useful for when I'm out and about with clients and have forgotten the sign for something #mySLTday The Makaton Charity

Have just discovered Juliet Young (she/her)'s amazing drawings, illustrating metaphors to help us visualise them. One of the main reasons I became an #SLT was because we can provide #earlyintervention. But I do wish our politicians shared the same view of how important EI is!!

📢Free lunchtime webinar tomorrow! May be of particular interest to #SLT2B friends as my ATtherapy colleagues and I are discussing entering the #SLT field in the independent sector. Link to register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-c…

Interesting in learning about #access methods for electronic #AAC devices? I'll be talking about this in a FREE lunchtime #webinar, Wednesday 12th July 12-1pm BST. See you there! ATtherapy #SLT #SLT2B #communication eventbrite.co.uk/e/access-unloc…

Reflecting on the fantastic #CM2023conf last week by reviewing all my notes - so much food for thought. I saw old and new faces, and I love the field of #AAC for being so welcoming to those of us newer in the field! Thanks Communication Matters for a brilliant few days ✨ ATtherapy

Fantastic first talk from Harsha and Mershen Pillay on decolonising practice. Although these conversations can be uncomfortable and can generate anger on both sides, I loved the perspective to acknowledge that anger as it is in fact engaging in the conversation #JointStudyDay

Two happy bits of news from the last few weeks - very glad to say I passed my #dysphagia competencies and I am now a #Band6 #specialist #SLT, wahoo!