Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy Hi, I’m Shabana. I've had the privilege of being a Speech and Language therapist aiming to aid parents of children with speech issues for over two decades.

MS Speech Language Therapist | Expert in OPT, GLP, Autism, AAC & Parent Coaching | Neurodiversity-affirming | Helping kids speak & connect through play and real-life | DM for consults & parents training for home support I have an experience of 22 years as a Speech Language Therapist. I had worked with hospitals, clinics and schools. Currently I am working with a mainstream inclusive and integrated

schools. In my current role, I am a part of the assessment team. I make IEP'S independently with parent partnership. Individual, paired and group sessions of all kinds of therapy sessions fulfill my timetable. I am a team player organized, highly enthusiastic, calm, patient, loving and responsible person. I have received long service awards twice in the current job for ten and fifteen years. I independently provide assessment, diagnosis and appropriate speech and language therapy intervention for children with speech, language and communication needs, and oral stage eating and drinking difficulties, in a range of Education settings
I provide advice and support to parents/carers, non-specialists, Education staff and other specialist professionals working with children. I always undertake other duties, as requested by the line manager to ensure the efficient, effective running of the school. I make report cards of SLT in school for all children in both the terms and do effective parent meetings. I am always ready to learn to update myself and planning to enhance my education for better knowledge.

You lie awake wondering…“Am I overreacting?”“What if I wait and it fixes itself?”“What if I start too early?”Let me give...
01/03/2026

You lie awake wondering…
“Am I overreacting?”
“What if I wait and it fixes itself?”
“What if I start too early?”
Let me give you the clarity most parents don’t hear:
Early speech therapy is not about labeling.
It is about preventing struggle.
Between 12–36 months, the brain is wiring language at an incredible rate.
When we intervene early, we are not “pushing” a child —
we are supporting a system that is already trying to build.
In clinical practice, the children who start early: • Close gaps faster
• Need fewer sessions
• Show less frustration
• Develop stronger foundations
And here’s the truth —
there is no harm in checking early.
But there is a cost to waiting too long.
If your instinct is nudging you, trust it.
Parental intuition is often the first red flag detector.
Not ready for therapy yet?

Start with structured modeling at home.

📘The First Words Activation Code a guide with 30 days plan for parents

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Most parents are told to “wait and see.”It sounds calm.It sounds reasonable.It sounds safe.But in early language develop...
01/03/2026

Most parents are told to “wait and see.”
It sounds calm.
It sounds reasonable.
It sounds safe.
But in early language development, waiting is not neutral.

When communication is delayed:
• The developmental gap can widen
• Frustration behaviours can increase
• Confidence can reduce
• Catch-up later requires more effort
Yes, some children do catch up.
But there is no reliable way to predict which child will.
An evaluation costs you 1–2 hours.
Waiting can cost months of lost opportunity.
Early support is not labeling.
It is prevention.
Not ready for therapy yet?
Start structured modeling at home.
The First Words Activation Code is linked in bio.
You are not overreacting.
You are advocating.

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27/02/2026
26/02/2026

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Your Child New Words

Ever felt like you're doing everything to help your child talk, but progress is slow?

Let’s fix that.
Here are 3 common mistakes to avoid:

1. Saying words too many times without context

2. Quizzing instead of connecting

3. Talking too fast without waiting

Try this instead:

Use words naturally in routines

Narrate your and your child’s actions

Pause. Breathe. Wait.

Your child needs time, connection, and modeling—not pressure.

Small changes = Big impact.

My one on one parents training works best at 🏠 🏡 . In case your child is not speaking 🗣️

25/02/2026

Are you a working mom and too busy for speech activities… and worried about "how will my child learn to talk?”

Learn from.me. thousand percent working ideas.

🕒 You don’t need extra time — speech can grow during the things you already do!

🪥 Example: While brushing teeth, point and name: brush, paste, soap.
Then make it fun —
🎶 Brush, brush, brush our teeth… nice and clean, rinse, rinse!

This tiny routine, repeated daily, builds your child’s vocabulary without adding one more task to your plate.

💬 Drop ROUTINE in the comments and I’ll DM you my free Routine Speech Builder sheet.

24/02/2026

If your toddler is already using these 5 core words:
• Go
• Come
• Give
• More
• My and more like this..
This is an important sign in speech and language development.

These are power words.

When children start using them meaningfully, it often indicates they are getting ready to combine words and move into early phrases like:
“More juice”
“Give ball”
“My toy”

The next stage doesn’t happen automatically with everyone

It depends on how language is modeled at home.
If you want to know: • how to expand single words into phrases
• how to increase vocabulary naturally
• what NOT to say during play
• how to support language without pressure

👉 Learn my step-by-step parent strategies inside my Parents Training Program

Link in bio to start with clarity.

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Have you ever wondered why some late talkers seem to “suddenly” start talking?It’s not luck.It’s not magic.And it’s rare...
19/02/2026

Have you ever wondered why some late talkers seem to “suddenly” start talking?

It’s not luck.
It’s not magic.
And it’s rarely “just time.”

Speech activates when the input changes.
In this post, I’ve shared only the main pointers —
but what most parents don’t realise is this:

👉 The way you model language at home determines how fast your child activates

speech.
Small shifts.
Structured input.
Functional words.
Strategic repetition.

When parents learn how to do this correctly, progress accelerates.
If you’re tired of waiting and want a clear, step-by-step system you can use at home…

Stop waiting for speech to “come.”
Follow a structured 30-day activation plan designed specifically for late talkers.

DM “CODE” to access the guide.





Not every child who speaks late is “just a late talker.”The key difference lies in understanding, gestures, imitation, a...
19/02/2026

Not every child who speaks late is “just a late talker.”

The key difference lies in understanding, gestures, imitation, and joint attention.

If a child understands well, plays appropriately, and uses gestures — we monitor and stimulate.
If understanding, imitation, and social communication are also limited — we intervene early.

Early identification is not about labeling.
It’s about giving the brain the right input at the right time.
As an SLP, I don’t wait blindly. I assess patterns.

DM me “ASSESS” for a professional free consultation.





AAC works best when everyone is on the same team.Parents, teachers, therapists, caregivers —all communication partners m...
01/02/2026

AAC works best when everyone is on the same team.
Parents, teachers, therapists, caregivers —
all communication partners matter.
Everyone should:

✔️ understand the child’s AAC goals
✔️ know how to support and model AAC
✔️ ensure AAC is available all the time
When AAC is used consistently across environments,

communication grows faster and more naturally.

AAC isn’t just for therapy sessions —
it’s for everyday life.


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