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There are so many ways to share stories. Here’s

There are so many ways to share stories. Here’s a few bits and bobs that I love to use in #SpeechTherapy sessions.

First weekend of the summer break ☀️ Cities ar

First weekend of the summer break ☀️ Cities are more fun with bikes to noodle about on, and a pond to jump in. #UpMainland #LondonWeekend #FamilyTime

Don’t you just love it when they get brave? Cele

Don’t you just love it when they get brave? Celebrating tiny wins is my jam. 💖
#RescueDogsRock #EverydayWins

We’re teaching kids the power of their own voice

We’re teaching kids the power of their own voice and agency. We don’t have to be in charge to support their learning. #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #EarlyLearning #EarlyYears #LetThemBeLittle

Caption that photo! 💙💭 I spend a lot of time

Caption that photo! 💙💭
I spend a lot of time with kids guessing what their thought bubbles might read. It’s a huge part of supporting early language development: giving the language the child would like to say.
Always lots of guesswork, for sure. But kids let us know when we’ve made a good guess. ☺️
#SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #EarlyCommunication #RoloTheRescueMutt

This book writing project needs space! Big love to

This book writing project needs space! Big love to @jimswoodcraft for letting me set up my office in his treehouse today. #KeepWriting #TreehouseLovers #FromWhereIWrite

We notice when someone is really paying attention.

We notice when someone is really paying attention. #GoodCommunication #KeepListening

Jumping in to send you Monday hugs. Always wonderi

Jumping in to send you Monday hugs. Always wondering how to metabolise tough global news amidst personal happy moments. Summer here is looking like weddings, bivvy adventures, sea swims, digging in the garden. I hope you’re finding joy amidst it all. #JoyAsResistance #HappyMonday
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It’s happening! Another live heart and spark wor

It’s happening! Another live heart and spark workshop for all you speechies, assistants, portage etc. Got questions? Pop ‘em below. ❤️⚡️
#HeartAndSpark #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #SLPeeps #EarlyYears

Just that final push… #SpeechTherapy #SLPeeps #E

Just that final push…
#SpeechTherapy #SLPeeps #EarlyYears #ThatZoomLife

It’s a lot right? Speech therapy can feel daunti

It’s a lot right? Speech therapy can feel daunting, wanting to give our all to families, support them through tough times. It’s all too easy to convince ourselves we aren’t doing enough. I try to remember Monica Martin’s wise words: Go Easy, Kid.
(We’ll be talking about imposter syndrome and showing up our true selves for families in my ❤️⚡️ workshop 22nd June. Hope to see you there!)

🧡 this happy derpface #RoloTheRescueMutt #Happy

🧡 this happy derpface
#RoloTheRescueMutt #HappyHalfTerm

Joint attention is a valuable part of your child’s learning and development. This video shares a quick explanation and some ideas to help you get started. #AttentionDevelopment #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy

Kids don’t have to be sitting still to pay atten

Kids don’t have to be sitting still to pay attention. When they get wriggly it’s because they know they need a movement break. When we let them move we show them that it’s ok to trust their bodies. That’s self-regulation. #LetsKidsMove #PayingAttention #MovementBreak #YogaForAll

I am regularly amazed by the power of following a

I am regularly amazed by the power of following a child’s lead to build communication. And the challenge of really doing so. We’re trapped in systems that require sticking to a schedule, following the plan and doing as we’re told… so no wonder it feels radical to tend to how much learning is possible when we follow rather than direct.
I’m ever grateful to be in a job that allows for such flexibility. And amazed by the educators who find ways to bring agency to kids even within a directive school system. #FollowTheirLead #LetThemBeLittle #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #PlayNotPlans
{ID: photo from a sunny weekend walk with my boys. I don’t take photos of my therapy sessions so this will have to do!) Xx

What’s important to you? Again and again I come

What’s important to you? Again and again I come back to these three things in my work:
Joy! 🤸🏻‍♀️ Communicating is fun. Finding out about each other, sharing space and play. It should be a joy. If the child isn’t enjoying it, we’re doing it wrong.

Curiosity 🤓 I want to know more about how each child sees the world, what excites them, what they want to share with others, what play we can enjoy together.

Radical acceptance 💗 I’m not here to ‘fix’ your child. They are already beautiful and whole just as they are. Every child deserves to feel appreciated exactly as they are. The rest is details we can work out together.

What about you? What values do you bring to your work and your family life?

#SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #Introductions #HonestThoughts

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