What is AAC? AAC refers to any form of communication that is used in addition to spoken language and can be used by anyone, of any age. It stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC refers to objects, symbols, photographs, signing and electronic devices that help communication. There is a distinct difference between visuals used … Read more
What are concepts and why are they so important for children to understand?Concepts are used everyday. They help children understand the world around them and enable everyone to include enough information for others to understand them. For example, if your child keeps requesting “dinosaur,” how do you know which dinosaur they want? The green one? … Read more
Storytelling brings us together – whether it is cuddling up on the sofa and sharing a picture book, reading a chapter side-by-side with a teenager, or simply flipping through the pages with a toddler – there is something really special about it. It brings us together. Human beings have been telling stories since the beginning … Read more
If you walked into one of my therapy sessions, you would probably think, ‘mmm, she is just playing.’ You would be absolutely right. It looks like play because that is exactly what it is. There will probably be dinosaurs, Mr Potato Head, or building blocks all over the floor, bubbles being blown and porridge oats … Read more
As a parent, it can be really concerning when we notice something isn’t quite right with our child’s speech, whether this be unclear speech, funny pronunciation or missing sounds. Speech sounds are highly noticeable so it’s completely natural to feel like this. We like to use the analogy of a tree when talking about communication … Read more
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