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Connect Speech Therapy

Independent paediatric Speech and Language Therapy service based in North Yorkshire.

11/06/2026

🌟 Communication Is More Than Words 🌟

👀 Communication isn't just spoken words. Children communicate their thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs in many different ways, not just by using spoken words.

🗣️ When we notice and respond to these messages, we show children that all of their communication is powerful and meaningful.

💬 Your child might be communicating through:

✨ Looking at something they want
✨ Pointing or reaching
✨ Bringing you a toy or object
✨ Smiling, laughing, or showing excitement
✨ Moving away from something they don't like
✨ Gestures, facial expressions, and body language

🧒 Your child might be trying to communicate for different reasons such as what they want, don't want, or to share what they are doing:

💛 "More bubbles"
💛 "All done"
💛 "The horse is jumping"
💛 "Let's go home"
💛 "Don't like that"

🌱 Every time we respond to a child's communication, whether it's a look, gesture, sound, or word, we help them learn to know that their message has been understood. This builds connection, confidence, and supports the development of future communication skills.

💙 Remember: communication isn't just talking. Every look, gesture and expression is a chance to connect.

08/06/2026

☀️Summer Holiday Speech & Language Therapy Appointments Available☀️

📚 Is your child starting nursery or school this September?

🤔 Worried about your child's speech, language or communication?

💡 Are you looking for ways to support your child at home over the holidays?

💬 We currently have assessment and therapy appointments available throughout the summer for children who may benefit from support with:

✨ Speech sounds
✨ Understanding and using language
✨ Attention and listening skills
✨ Early communication skills
✨ Confidence with communication

🌱 Early support can help both you and your child feel more confident and prepared as they take their next big step.

💛 We aim to make communication fun, engaging, and tailored to your child's individual needs.

📅 Summer appointments are limited, so if you have concerns about your child's communication or would like to arrange an assessment before September, get in touch to arrange a FREE telephone consultation or book an appointment.

📩Send us a message or visit our website www.connectspeech.co.uk for more information.

02/03/2026

🎶 Sing, Pause, Connect! 🎶

🎵 Singing with your child is a fun and powerful way to build communication. Add simple actions to the song, repeat it throughout the week, and encourage your child to join in with the movements, sounds, or words.

⏳ Once they are familiar with the song, try pausing before a key moment e.g. before you lift them up, tickle or fall down.

✨ Watch to see if your child anticipates what is going to happen or asks you to keep going - this could be by looking at you, using a sound, or doing the next action.

These little moments help your child practise turn-taking, anticipation, and early language skills — all through play. 💛🎵

16/02/2026

🌟 Creating Communication Opportunities! 🌟

Looking for easy ways to help your child’s communication? Try creating natural opportunities for them to communicate during everyday moments!

✨ It’s easy to jump in and help our children - we often know what they want and what they need help with. But next time, try this simple strategy:

✨ Pause and wait before stepping in.
Give them the chance to communicate first.

🧥 Put their coat on… but don’t zip it up straight away.
🧸 Hand them the toy box… with the lid still on.
🍎 Give them their snack… but leave the wrapper unopened.

These small pauses give your child a chance to tell you what they want and need using their words, actions or sounds - helping them build confidence and communication skills! 🗣️💬

02/02/2026

🌟 Reduce Your Questions - Let’s Talk, Not Test 🌟

💬 Instead of asking lots of questions, try talking about what your child is doing or what is happening. Avoid asking your child to name things or repeat words such as:

❌ “What’s this?”
❌ “What colour is it?”
❌ “Say ball.”

🗣️👶 Focus on modelling language by commenting on their play and the world around them. Talk about what they are doing, what they are playing with, and what’s happening nearby.

✨ “It’s a car.”
✨ “Driving the car.”
✨ “Round and round.”
✨ “Red brick.”
✨ “That’s so big.”
✨ “It’s a ball.”
✨ “Roll the ball.”
✨ “Ready, steady, go!”

By talking about what interests them, children hear useful language in a natural way. There’s no pressure to answer, just space for communication to grow 💛

03/01/2026

🌟 New Year, New Skills ! 🌟

✨ Looking to learn a new skill this year? Want to build confidence in supporting communication using signs and symbols? Start your Makaton journey with our online taster session.

💡 In this interactive session, you’ll:
✅ Learn over 40 Makaton signs and symbols
✅ Understand how Makaton supports communication and inclusion
✅ Gain practical skills you can use straight away

🗣️ Training delivered by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

🔗 Book your place at bookwhen.com/connectspeech or get in touch for more information [email protected]

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http://www.connectspeech.co.uk/

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