Chattercubs Speech Therapy

Chattercubs Speech Therapy Speech and Language Therapy for Preschool Children Susanna J Smith, BSc
Highly Specialised Speech and Language Therapist for Preschool Children.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Another lovely 5-star Google review from one of the Chattercubs families!🌟 “We’ve had such a lovely experience wit...
05/09/2026

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Another lovely 5-star Google review from one of the Chattercubs families!

🌟 “We’ve had such a lovely experience with Chattercubs. From the sessions we had, we noticed a big improvement in Alex’s communication. He started speaking more, becoming much more interactive, and using his words more during everyday activities and conversations.”

🧡 It’s been such a great journey to go on with this family. This delightful boy has made huge improvements, and now has some really good spontaneous language and is engaging well in conversations.

🛟 If you’re looking for support for your little one’s speech and language journey, I’d love to help.

🛜 Get in touch: www.chattercubs.com
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07/08/2026

Never underestimate the power of a plastic egg… 🥚👀

There aren’t many children who can resist finding a plastic egg hidden around my clinic!

And inside this one? A little finger puppet. 🐸

🎵 “Froggy finger, froggy finger, where are you?”

Then I hide the frog and pause…

For children who are particularly tuned into the musical qualities of language, familiar songs can be wonderful. The melody, rhythm and predictable pattern help them know what’s coming next and build anticipation.

And I’m not necessarily waiting for a word.

I might see a look, a smile, a movement, a sound, a reach towards me — anything that communicates “keep going!”

Then comes the exciting bit…

🎵 “Here I am, here I am! How do you do?” 🐸

That little moment brings together music, movement, anticipation, communication and shared joy — creating a lovely opportunity for back-and-forth interaction.

Sometimes the simplest toys give us the richest opportunities for communication. 💛

Child-led, play-based speech and language therapy at Chattercubs, Harold Wood, Essex.

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31/07/2026

When a child keeps playing with the door handle, I pay attention!

A child repeatedly playing with a door handle isn’t always trying to escape the room.

Sometimes they’re seeking sensory input through sound, movement, or both.

Instead of simply stopping the behaviour, I ask myself:
✨ What sensory need is this meeting?
✨ How can I offer that need in a way that supports interaction and communication?

That’s why my clinic is full of movement, music, spinning, drumming, crinkle tubes, noisy toys, and sensory play. By following the child’s interests and sensory preferences, we can build engagement, shared attention, and communication through activities they genuinely enjoy.

This is what child-led speech and language therapy looks like. 💛

📍Chattercubs, Harold Wood
🌐 www.chattercubs.com

25/07/2026

How I use Brown Bear, Brown Bear in speech therapy 🐻

One book… endless communication opportunities. 🐻🌈

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is one of my favourite books to use in speech and language therapy because it’s predictable, repetitive and full of opportunities to build communication.

20/07/2026

Yes… I really do squish children at work! 😄

One of the first words some children learn in my clinic is “squeeze.”

Why?

Because when they climb onto my settee, I give them a big, gentle squish with a cushion.

I might squeeze their shoulders, their arms, their knees, or their feet—always following their lead and only if they enjoy it.

For many children, that deep pressure provides proprioceptive input, which can help them feel calm, regulated and ready to engage.

And that’s when the magic happens.

They’re laughing.

They’re looking at me.

We’re sharing attention.

They’re staying engaged…

…and before long, they’re asking for more.

“Squeeze!”

The word has meaning because it gets them something they genuinely want.

That’s why, in child-led therapy, I don’t just teach words.

I create moments that make children want to communicate.

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Bates Business Centre, Church Road
Romford
RM30JA

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Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm

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