The Communication Station - Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy

The Communication Station - Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Independent speech and language therapy service based in Magherafelt. Assessment and therapy offere

✅️ When it comes to speech and language therapy at home, or in schools, there are a few things that are worth investing ...
27/08/2026

✅️ When it comes to speech and language therapy at home, or in schools, there are a few things that are worth investing time and money into to support our children 😀 #

These are three things that might cause parents to worry, but are usually part of typical speech development.❗️The r sou...
10/08/2026

These are three things that might cause parents to worry, but are usually part of typical speech development.

❗️The r sound is one of the later-developing speech sounds. Many children don’t consistently produce it until they are much older (around 6-7 years), so this alone wouldn’t usually be a cause for concern.

❗️A lisp can be a normal part of speech development in younger children, especially while they are still learning how to coordinate their tongue placement for speech sounds.

❗️At 18 months, speech is often unclear and parents are usually the best “interpreters.” As long as your child is using words, trying to communicate, and their vocabulary is growing, unclear speech at 18 months is usually expected.

Every child develops at their own pace, and these examples are often within the range of typical development.

✅️If you are ever unsure, it is always best to seek an assessment and get your child support.

As a small business we love to hear reviews from parents and schools but I always wonder what the children we support mi...
04/08/2026

As a small business we love to hear reviews from parents and schools but I always wonder what the children we support might say if they were asked to give us a review 😂😂

'I didn't talk until I was 4 and I'm fine now...''They'll be fine....all children talk in their own time''Wee boys are u...
23/06/2026

'I didn't talk until I was 4 and I'm fine now...'
'They'll be fine....all children talk in their own time'
'Wee boys are usually later to talk'
'Tongue tie is stopping them from talking'
,They are only 2.....just wait and see...'

Maybe all well meaning comments but if you have any concerns about your child's speech and language development it really is better to seek an assessment sooner rather than later. Early intervention is key!

The Makaton Taster session is a great place to start your Makaton journey! Some lovely feedback we received at some rece...
16/06/2026

The Makaton Taster session is a great place to start your Makaton journey! Some lovely feedback we received at some recent sessions 🥰 Get in touch if you or your setting (preschool, school, creche/childcare etc) would be interested in booking a session in July/August!

If your child isn't talking yet and you're currently on a waiting list for speech and language therapy, there are simple...
14/06/2026

If your child isn't talking yet and you're currently on a waiting list for speech and language therapy, there are simple things you can do at home to support their communication. 💬

Here are my top 3 tips:
1️⃣ Use visuals to support understanding – real objects, photos, gestures and simple signs can help your child understand what is happening and the language around your daily routines.

2️⃣ Offer choices using real objects – hold up two items (e.g. a banana and an apple) and encourage your child to choose.
Offer choices throughout the day as much as possible.

3️⃣ Create opportunities for communication – pause during favourite activities, put desired items slightly out of reach, or wait expectantly to give your child a reason to communicate.

Remember, communication isn't just about words. Every gesture, look, sign, sound or attempt to interact is communication!

Starting nursery or primary school is a big milestone, and strong communication skills can help children feel confident,...
09/06/2026

Starting nursery or primary school is a big milestone, and strong communication skills can help children feel confident, make friends, and settle into new routines. 💗💜💚

Our Speech and Language Therapy top tips offer simple ways to support your child's language, listening, social interaction, and independence skills at home before September. Small everyday conversations can make a big difference!

Which tip will you be trying first? 👇

03/06/2026

❓️❓️Reducing questions and increasing comments can help support language development by lowering communication pressure and providing stronger language models.

😀 Instead of frequently asking a child questions, therapists and caregivers make descriptive comments about what the child is doing, seeing, or feeling.

✅️This approach encourages more spontaneous communication, keeps interactions natural, and gives the child opportunities to participate without feeling tested or required to respond correctly.

30/05/2026

⚠️The power of a pause ⚠️
A simple pause can make a big difference!

It gives your child
✅️ extra processing time
✅️encourages them to listen, think, anticipate, and communicate.

Pauses can help develop
✅️attention,
✅️ understanding,
✅️turn-taking,
✅️vocabulary,
✅️sentence building,
✅️and confidence!

While singing Old MacDonald Had a farm.... pause before the animal name, children are encouraged to fill in the gap: "Old MacDonald had a... 🐄".

When reading That's Not My... books, pausing before the key word allows your child to predict and participate: "That's not my teddy, its ears are too...".

😀These opportunities create meaningful moments for children to practise communication in a fun, low-pressure way.

26/05/2026

Starting school is an exciting milestone, and children develop speech skills at different rates. By the time children begin school, unfamiliar adults should be able to understand most of what they say. If your child’s speech is often difficult to understand, they may benefit from extra support with their speech sounds and clarity. Now is the perfect time to get started and get any concerns checked out 😃

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