Wendy Austin Speech & Language Therapist

09/06/2026

This is me absolutely loving my job and feeling on cloud 9 this week, especially when a parent told me that I “have a gift for bringing children out of their shells”… 🥺💛💛

31/05/2026

I was so excited to see this super communication board in the foyer of The Ipswich Regent Theatre!! 😍

11/05/2026

“You know what you want to say… But the words won’t come.”

For thousands of people living with aphasia, this is a daily reality.

At Say Aphasia, we support people to reconnect, rebuild confidence, and feel heard through life changing groups led by incredible volunteers.

Next week, we’re launching Say Aphasia Week! 💬

A chance to share real stories, celebrate our community, and show the impact of the work we do.

If you’d like to help us keep these vital services going, you can support us here: https://www.sayaphasia.org

29/04/2026

27/04/2026

On my blog today…

One of the many things I love about my job is the freedom to be creative. Recently, I've created a story featuring my puppy to help support a child learning prepositions; I've altered a nursery rhyme to help a child understand how to request and receive, and created short stories about an adult clie...

27/04/2026

❤️ This ❤️

What we cultivate as speech therapists

07/03/2026

The importance of role play!

The Importance of Role Play in Children’s Speech and Language Development Role play is one of the most powerful ways young children learn to communicate. Whether they are pretending to run a shop, looking after a teddy in a “hospital,” or cooking dinner in a toy kitchen, role play creates rich...

25/01/2026

My practice is ‘trauma-informed’…

‘A trauma-informed SaLT practice recognises the impact of trauma on communication and behaviour, prioritises safety and choice, and adapts assessment and intervention to support regulation, trust, and meaningful participation’

18/12/2025

How do you engage a boy in a story, when he’s not interested in books?….

Read a book about poo, of course!! 😂💩

12/10/2025

Have you spotted my article in the Autumn edition of Toddle About magazine?! 😊