Detecting Speech and Language Difficulties in Young Children
Speech, language and communication skills are fundamental foundation skills for life. Many children develop these skills appropriately, but others struggle. […]
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Creative Business Leaders Lunch
Speakers Paddy Power, Head of Communications, Paddy Power Bookmakers The communications and mischief marketing expert Paddy Power, will detail his firm’s […]
Read MoreLearn More about Child Language Development
Wednesday 25th April 2018 Clonakilty GAA Complex, Ahamilla, Co. Cork Time 7pm-8pm Presented by Elaine Baldwin, Senior Speech & Language […]
Read MoreSensational Kids Easter Activities At Kildare Village
Join Sensational Kids this Easter at Kildare Village, for a fun-filled, interactive Easter To take part please speak […]
Read MoreA magical day out, Enchanted Fairy and Elf Festival, 19 – 20 May
Enjoy a magical day out for all the family at the Enchanted Fairy and Elf Festival, 19 – 20 May […]
Read MoreKildare Village hosts ‘Sensational Kids’ pop up shop, 24 – 28 March
Kildare Village hosts ‘Sensational Kids’ pop up shop, 24 – 28 March to help children with additional educational needs, such […]
Read MoreSpeech & Language Therapy Drop In Clinic in West Cork
Are you living in West Cork and concerned about your child’s speech & language development? Help is at hand! We […]
Read MoreTips for Helping Children with Developmental Co-Ordination Disorder
Developmental Co-ordination Disorder What is Developmental Co-ordination Disorder? Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as Dyspraxia in Ireland, is […]
Read MoreWhy Crossing the Midline is an Important Developmental Skill For Your Chlid
Crossing the Body’s Midline What does crossing the body’s midline mean? The body’s midline is an imaginary line down the […]
Read MoreWhen to Seek Help For Speech Sound Delays
Phonological Speech Sound Difficulties- When to go to Speech and Language Therapy You may have noticed that your […]
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know About Toe Walking in Children
Understanding Toe Walking in Children Many parents and teachers frequently raise concerns in relation to toe walking. Toe walking can […]
Read MoreWhat is W Sitting and What Can I Do About It?
What is w-sitting? W-sitting is a cross between a kneeling position and a sitting position. Your knees are out infront […]
Read MoreSupporting Non Verbal Children with a Total Communication Approach
Total Communication Communication is vital to every aspect of our lives. It impacts on our relationships, choices, control, emotions, self-esteem […]
Read MoreWhat are Pragmatic Language Skills?
Pragmatic language refers to the social language skills that we use in our daily interactions with others. This includes what […]
Read MoreActivate Speech Resources
The activate speech resources are a useful tool for supporting children with speech and language difficulties and can be used […]
Read MoreImportant Factors in the Development of Early Language Skills for 0-3 Year Olds
Early language development is the time from birth until 3 years of age in which children learn and acquire a […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Using Sound Puzzles To Support Your Child’s Development
I love to use these puzzles in my speech & language therapy sessions as they are a great source of […]
Read MoreUsing Social Stories to Help Your Child
Social Stories – What are they? A Social Story is a short story written in a specific style and format. […]
Read MoreUnderstanding & Helping Pragmatic Language Development
The use of language in social contexts is called pragmatics. Pragmatics includes, but is not limited, to initiating conversation, requesting […]
Read MoreSpeech and Language Support for Young Children with Down Syndrome
Children who present with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome can have difficulty with their speech, language and feeding. The frequent […]
Read MoreDoes your child struggle to understand the concept of time or find transitions difficult?
Does your child struggle to understand the concept of time or find transitions difficult? The Time Timer may help When […]
Read MoreUsing Visual Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Learning and Communication
According to the Chinese Proverb; I hear, and I forget, I see, and I remember, I do and I understand. […]
Read MoreThe Use of a Soother in Child Development
The dummy, the soother, whatever name you prefer to call it, it’s that time- honoured baby accessory and valued tool. […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Using Rory’s Story Cubes to Support Your Child’s Development
Would you like to support your child’s ability to tell a story? If so, Rory’s Story Cubes could help […]
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