Today is Roald Dahl Day! Visit nala.ie to learn more about: • Plain English • Supports for adult literacy National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) #RoaldDahl #RoaldDahlDay #RoaldDahlBooks #Literacy #AdultLiteracy #PlainEnglish #Language #Reading #SLP #SLT #Meath #Community #MeathSLT

This week is Palliative Care Week. Here is some information about the Specialist Palliative Care Team in Meath. #PalliativeCareWeek2024 #PalliativeCareWeek #PalliativeCare #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

"We cannot change the outcome, but we can change the journey"- Ann Richardson Palliative Care Week runs from 8th-14th September. For information about events, visit All Ireland Institute of Hospice & Palliative Care. #PalliativeCareWeek2024 #PalliativeCareWeek #PalliativeCare #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

Feeling the post-Coldplay blues this week? Here's Chris Martin demonstrating that communication goes beyond words by singing in Irish Sign Language (ISL) as well as using his voice! #Coldplay #ColdplayDublin #CrokePark #Communication #ISL #SignLanguage #MeathSLT

Back to School Language Games 🧩 Getting ready for school gives lots opportunities to help develop your child’s language skills. Here are some of our favourite simple games! #BackToSchool #School #Language #LanguageDevelopment #Communication #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

Back to School- Getting Organised Organising yourself is a skill. It takes practice! Children need to learn how to organise themselves for school. To do this, they need to be involved in the process. #BackToSchool #School #Communication #Organisation #Tips #SLP #SLT #MeathSLT

Today is International Day of Friendship In the wise words of Winnie the Pooh - "A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be". #internationaldayoffriendship #SLP #SLT #communication #Community #friendship #meathslt

This Saturday is World Head and Neck Cancer Day Learn more from Irish Cancer Society: cancer.ie/cancer-informa… #cancer #headandneckcancer #worldheadandneckcancerday #headandneckcancerawareness #headandneckcancerday #communication #dysphagia #SLT #SLP #meathslt

"Play is the work of a child" (Maria Montessori) Speech and Language Therapists love play! Playing helps children to get into the learning zone, where they are able to take in and remember new information. #Language #LanguageDevelopment #Play #Fun #Summer #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

Games are a great way to build your child’s language skills. They can help vocabulary, understanding, and ability to link words together in categories. Here are some of our favourites! #Language #LanguageDevelopment #Summer #SummerFun #Communication #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

In Focus: Motor Neurone Disease Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a brain condition, or neurological condition. Speech and Language Therapists have a role in the support for people with MND. Neurological Alliance of Ireland IMNDA #MND #MotorNeuronDisease #Communication #Dysphagia #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

"I yuv wabbits" 🐰💕 Let's talk about "gliding" in speech. If your child says ‘wing’ for ‘ring’ or ‘yawn’ for ‘lawn’, they are gliding. #speech #SpeechDevelopment #SpeechSounds #Communication #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

Brain health is important for mental, social and physical well-being. You're never too young to look after your brain! Neurological Alliance of Ireland #BrainHealth #HealthyBrain #Brain #Health #Communication #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

"Pour dad beard" Let's talk about "stopping" in speech. #speech #SpeechDevelopment #SpeechSounds #Communication #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

June is Aphasia Awareness Month When speaking with someone who has aphasia, remember: All communication is valid Aphasia Ireland Irish Heart Foundation #AphasiaAwarenessMonth #AphasiaAwareness #aphasia #stroke #communication #slp #slt #meathslt

🎶 The Ting was in the Darden 🎶 Let's talk about "fronting" in speech... #speech #SpeechDevelopment #SpeechSounds #Communication #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

“Everything you look at can become a fairy tale and you can get a story from everything you touch.” ― Hans Christian Andersen #language #LanguageDevelopment #ChildDevelopment #SLT #SLP #Communication #MeathSLT

Accessibility Matters Inaccessible spaces can affect everyone. There are lots of ways to make our spaces more accessible. This might include physical accessibility and/or communication accessibility. #Communication #Inclusion #Accessibility #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

We were delighted to present the April Graham Ceannródaithe Cumarsáide to Ben Garry Hairdressing. Annemarie (pictured) accepted the award on behalf of the salon. #Communication #Inclusion #Accessibility #LamhHello #TotalCommunication #SLT #SLP #MeathSLT

Speech Therapy- Recipe for Success Just like adults, children need to be motivated for their work. Here are our top tips to support motivation for working on speech sounds. #Speech #SpeechSoundDevelopment #SpeechTherapy #Motivation #SLT #SLP #Communication #MeathSLT