Communication
Parent-implemented intervention is effective not only because the parent plays a key role, but because intervention becomes an ongoing process; every interaction with the child becomes an opportunity to build his or her language learning.
Early Communication
There are many different features of communication for a child to develop in the first few years of their life
Social Communication
Social Communication refers to verbal and non verbal interactions.
Speech Sounds
It is normal for children to still be developing their speech sounds and pronunciation until the age of 5/6
Stammering
1 in 20 young people go through a period of stammering, which is also known as ‘stuttering’ or ‘dysfluency’.
Developmental Language Disorder
DLD is an ongoing difficulty in understanding and/or using verbal language.
Using other methods of communicating – AAC information
Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) is a range of strategies and tools which help people who find it difficult to speak.
Cleft Palate & Speech Therapy
Cleft Palate is a split or separation in the upper lip or roof of the mouth that a child is born with and can have an impact on communication, hearing, eating and drinking.
How to refer to a speech therapist
We offer a package of speech and language therapy support for children of pre-school and primary-school age.
General Information
Useful Downloads
Information Sheet – Support and Resources for Home
Strategies to Support Understanding of Language
Information Sheet – Pre-School Attention and Listening Activities
Information Sheet – Supporting Attention and Listening Skills
Information Sheet – Attention and Listening – Chinese Version
Information Sheet – Understanding Language Key Words
Information Sheet – Developing Vocabulary
Information Sheet – Vocabulary
Information Sheet – Putting Two Words Together
Developing Play and Interaction Skills
Developing Play and Interaction Skills – Chinese Version
Information Sheet – Supporting Single Word Understanding
Information Sheet – Comprehension Difficulties
Information Sheet – Comprehension Strategies
Information Sheet – Making Choices
Information Sheet – Syllable Awareness
Information Sheet – Games for Speech Sounds
Information Sheet – Zones of Regulation
Information Sheet – Visual Supports
Information Sheet – Speech and Sound Awareness
Information Sheet – Reasons and Opportunities
Information Sheet – Narrative Skills
Information Sheet – Colourful Semantics
Information Sheet – Using Photos to Help
Information Sheet – Ten Top Tips for Talking
Information Sheet – Objects of Reference
Information Sheet – Matching and Expanding Language
Information Sheet – Creating Opportunities
Information Sheet – Early Communication Skills Programme
Developing Expressive Language Skills
Further Developing Expressive Language Skills
Bilingual Language Development
ECC Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child
Useful Links
Associated Services
Children’s Audiology
Children’s Occupational Therapy Service
Children’s Speech & Language Therapy
Community Paediatrician Service
