Let’s get cooking

Cooking is great for both developing a child’s motor skills and language skills as well as getting something yummy to eat at the end. What’s not to love…..

Instead of making all your biscuits round why not make lots of different shapes. Have a look in your cupboard for different cutters. You could even go for a winter or Christmas theme.
Talk about all the shapes: snowman, star, holly (leaf), bell, tree, gingerbread man, Santa, etc…

Encourage your child to help you get out all the ingredients. Create a list of what you need - using pictures/ photos (no need to print them out). Then your child can use the photos to remind them of what they need to get (this can be used as a matching activity - matching object to picture). Weigh out the ingredients. I find using ounces rather than grams means numbers are easier for even young children. Talk about how much you need, e.g. 3 ounces. Gradually add your ingredients to the scales which will give lots of opportunities for asking for “more”.

As you make the dough you can use lots of action words including - cut, pour, mix, make, roll
Then together choose what shapes to make. For example: shall we make a snowman or bell?; shall we have a big or little tree?
Talk about who is doing a task? “Mummy roll dough” or “I cut butter”

Once they are cooked you could decorate some with icing sugar and sprinkles

For those children with limited attention skills you might want to do this in several stages with breaks in between. For example:

• collecting ingredients

• make dough

• cooking

• decorating

• eating

• talking about the pictures

Take photos of each stage so you can create a 3 - 7 picture sequence which you can use for:

• sequencing skills

• retelling what happened

• supporting learning of new words, e.g. roll

• sharing information with others

and then the good part - you can eat them.

Do share photos of your creations…

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd. ………..because Speech Therapy Matters

We wish you a Merry Christmas

The elves have been learning a few new verses to the song “We wish you a merry Christmas” and they thought you might enjoy them too.

This song is great for those children learning to imitate body movements and communicative gestures.

Start the song as you normally would….

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

And a Happy New Year.

Then add a verse with a hand or body movement/ gesture

Let's all do a little clapping.

Let's all do a little clapping.

Let's all do a little clapping.

And spread Christmas cheer.

There are so many verses you can add to help your child practise using gestures and body movements…… I’m sure you can think of a few more

Let's all do a little waving

Let's all blow little kisses

Let's all do a little jumping

Let’s all do a little wiggle

Let’s all do a little gallop

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd. ……..because Speech Therapy Matters

Communication Access

This week saw the launch of the Communication Access Symbol. Millions of people in the UK have difficulties with communication.

Until now there was no recognised symbol for people with communication difficulties.
Led by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) a symbol has been devised to help improve the lives of people with communication difficulties.

Any business, shop, community group, organisation or individual can sign up for free training Communication Access Training.

This is not just an initiative for large corporate businesses or organisations. It is about whole communities - local clubs, community groups, shops, cafes, pubs, etc

#CommunicationAccess

Sometimes the smallest change, brings about the biggest impact on people’s lives. Take the training today and you can help improve the lives of people with communication difficulties in your community.

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd…… because Speech Therapy Matters

Choices

Everyday we all make choices…. What shall I wear/ eat/ drink/ do today? Open ended questions like what do you want to eat can be difficult.
So how do we make it easier? We give choices…. for example: do you want an apple or cherries?

By giving choices we provide an opportunity and a reason to communicate.
We have to “Do something to get something”

• Reach for the desired item

• Point

• a gesture

• an object of reference

• a symbol

• a sound/ vocalisation

• a word

• a phrase

• a sentence

THINK

• what does your child look at

• what do they reach for
  

Throughout the day provide choices

Cereal or toast; milk or water; park or woods; ball or car; Lego or Playmobil; slide or swing; bubbles or balloon; etc

• hold up the items on offer

• provide the word

• pause and wait

If your child is finding it difficult to make choices then offer a choice between a preferred and a non-preferred item.

Keep it SIMPLE

By Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd……….. because Speech Therapy Matters

Autumn

Autumn has arrived…. fingers crossed there will be lots of sunny autumnal days over the half term break.

Language does not develop in a vacuum… we don’t need to be in a therapy room or at a table to learn language

So let’s get out and about and talk….

Follow Your Child’s Lead: Talk about what they are interested in. What motivates them?

Get down to their level

Add/ Expand on your child’s utterances:

• If your child is using no words label the items they are interested in. What are they currently doing to communicate? Try and build on this.

• If your child says one word, e.g. leaf, adult: “more leaves”, “leaf fall”, “red leaf”, “leaf on tree”, etc

Reduce Questions: Try and give at least 4 comments to every question.

Have a great Half Term.

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd. ………because Speech Therapy Matters

Alarm Bells Ringing

It’s almost time to go Back to School. For many of us next week is going to be a shock to the system. Do not expect miracles on day one if your child has got used to late mornings and PJ days or even weeks! I know a few people in my household who are going to find it tough getting up before midday. So with less than a week to go it is time to get back into a routine.

So how can you prepare your child for returning to school?

• Start getting up at the time required for getting to school on time.

• Create a schedule of activities you need to do in the morning, e.g. dressed, breakfast, brush teeth. Help your child to follow the schedule.

• Try and do as much as possible the night before, e.g. make pack lunch, pack school bag, bath/ shower, set out your uniform

• Talk about what your child will wear to school (this might be different depending on the day of the week)

• Talk about their teacher and other adults/ peers who are in their class

• Talk about changes/ new rules/ what will be different

• Talk about what your child enjoys about school (each child values different things about school. Talk to them about what they are looking forward to).

• Talk about how they are feeling (it is ok to feel worried, anxious, sad about returning to school)

• Talk about what might help them (visuals, preparation, meeting a peer for a play date prior to the start of term, etc

With a little preparation the stresses and anxieties of day one of Back to School can be reduced. And hopefully less of us will be shouting “hurry up we’re going to be late”

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd. ………because Speech Therapy Matters

Starting School

This morning started the first of I’m sure many “Back to School” photos. I know for some pupils and parents you may be feeling anxious or have lots of questions. The BBC has produced some great resources for helping prepare your child for returning or starting a new chapter in their school life.
Do take a look at the following to gain some great tips for getting ready for the start of the new school year.

Primary School
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/starting-primary-school/1

Secondary School https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zh4wy9q/starting-secondary-school/1

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd….. because Speech Therapy Matters

Talking Rocks

Summer Holidays are here….

Here are some ideas on how you can continue to support your child’s language skills over the summer break?

One of my favourite places…. answers on a postcard for where this is….
Picture drawn by Ed aged 10.

I often encourage parents to create a scrapbook of pictures of their child doing what they love…

This summer use your time together to create a scrapbook using pictures of your child, family and friends doing various activities at home and out and about. For example: on the swing, on the slide, on the trampoline, eating/ mealtimes/ snack times, sleeping, brushing teeth, washing face/ feet, washing the car, on bike/ scooter, in the car, kicking/ throwing a ball, playing, playing in the sand, water play, going to the shops, walk in the woods, playing in the paddling pool, at the beach, swimming in the river/ sea, at the farm, eating ice cream, etc

Talk about:

Who is in the picture - What they are doing (action) - Where they are - What you can see

Take your time creating the scrapbook. Try to include people and activities that your child will be motivated to talk about.

ADD/ EXPAND on your child’s utterances. If s/he says no words, adult uses one word. If s/he says one word the adult adds another. If s/he uses two words adult models three to four words. It is best to do this during child-initiated play, while looking at a book or during daily activities.

Child: “sand”; “water”

Adult: “play sand”; “dig in sand”; “more sand”; “build a sandcastle” “splash water”; “more water”; “water in bucket”; “look water”

Child: “daddy swim”

Adult: “daddy swim in sea”

Step Up

• Included descriptive terms, e.g. colour, size (big/ little), numbers

• Use opposites full/ empty, hot/ cold, same/ different, bumpy/ smooth

• Add more information

• Introduce new words, e.g.”bridge”; “moat”; “turret”; “waves”

• Draw a picture

• Encourage your child to write about their day

• Create a sequence of pictures for drawing a sandcastle

• Talk about how they felt - happy, sad, angry, scared

• List items you would find at the beach

• Go on a scavenger hunt. Can you find something which starts with each letter of the alphabet.

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside…

Enjoy yourself wherever you go this summer… I know my boys are looking forward to some time at the beach with their cousins.

by Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd. …………….because Speech Therapy Matters

It’s the end of the year…. almost

The arrival of a new diary can only mean one thing…. It is almost time for the summer holidays.
This has most certainly been a term like no other I have experienced in my 23 years of working as a Speech and Language Therapist.

We have all weathered the same storm but each of our experiences has been so different. I will not deny that my initial reaction in early March was to put my head in the sand and try and hope that the inevitable shutdown would not occur. For many of us our ways of working have changed dramatically over the past few months.

Time for some Rest & Recuperation before a new year begins……

When I qualified back in July 1997 I would never have imagined how it could even have been possible to deliver therapy virtually #TeleSaLT.

Now we live in a technologically rich world of smart phones, devices and laptops. Glitches rarely occur and when they do it is only for a split second or two.

TeleTherapy has been a steep learning curve for all SaLTs but especially for those of us who qualified before google had even been launched. If I am honest it is a path I would never have trialled had it not been forced upon me. I may still not be the most savvy TeleSaLT but the gains that some of my clients have made over the past few months has been amazing.
Some of the positives have been around having the opportunity to spend more time coaching parents on how best to support their child’s speech, language, communication and social skills.

It’s worked for a wide range of SaLT needs but don’t take my word for it here are some quotes from some of my clients parents/ carers.

“Teletherapy has been of great benefit to my son - very engaging, educational and fun too. As a parent, it is useful to see Sarah’s fantastic teaching techniques to enable me to continue the tasks at home.”

“When the Covid crisis hit we felt anxious over what  would happen to A's speech therapy sessions. Regression was a great concern especially not having the knowledge when things would return  to "normal". Teletherapy  offered the opportunity to continue the speech therapy within the safety and comforts of home . It has also allowed me as the primary caregiver engagement during the sessions which in turn made me more confident in  integrating the goals/skills into A's day to day life.
A continues to make  steady progress as I feel he has been able to practice and strengthen these skills in his home environment not just school.  Finally the flexibility and convenience in scheduling the sessions depending on A's response and needs has been a great advantage especially in keeping our work /life /homeschool balance.”

"Teletherapy has allowed my son to continue with his exceptionally important SALT inputs, providing him continuity so he is able to continue to progress on his speech and language journey. It has pushed his boundaries and he has adapted well to a different way of working, improving his language skills even further".

I will be honest and say it has not worked for everyone but they have been the minority.

I hope that come the new academic year I will be able to see my clients again Face to Face. I have so missed seeing everyone in person. My favourite quote this week has been from one of my clients who has just returned to school saying “mummy I want Sarah to come to school with us”. Let’s hope it’s not too long before I can come and visit you all in school again.

But if not I will continue to deliver therapy virtually… if you haven’t tried it do not dismiss it. I have been surprised at how effective it has been.

If you want a flexible service to fit in with your busy lifestyle Teletherapy might work for your family beyond the days of “Working From Home”.

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd. ………….because Speech Therapy Matters

To the Class of 2020

Thinking

If you think you are beaten, you are;

If you think you dare not, you don’t.

If you’d like to win, but you think you can’t,

It is almost a cinch you won’t.

If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost;

For out in this world we find

Success begins with a person’s will

It’s all in the state of mind.

If you think you’re outclassed, you are;

You’ve got to think high to rise.

You’ve got to be sure of yourself before

You can ever win the prize.

Life’s battles don’t always go

To the stronger or faster man;

But sooner or later the person who wins

Is the one who thinks he can!

by Walter D. Wintle

Good Luck with the next chapter of your journey….

My Voice

This poem was written by Teddy (age 13)

MY VOICE

My mouth

My mouth has a voice

The voice is a weapon

A powerful one

One that can say the truth or a lie

One that can hurt or heal

My voice relays my thoughts

My voice tells people what I’m thinking

My voice is a calm sea

My voice is a rough ocean

My voice is a megaphone shouting out my life

My voice can inspire

My voice can destroy or save

My voice is an instrument used to play music of thoughts

My voice can be quiet or loud  

My voice can be kind or nice

But whether it is good or bad

My voice is mine to keep

My mouth is just the gateway

My mouth is the middleman

The real things are my thoughts

The real thing is my voice

Your mouth may be a gateway but what other gateways do we have to share our voice?

Symbols

Written text

Talker/ device

Communication Book

Signs

Words

Pictures

Photos

Sarah Winstanley, Speech and Language Therapist

Communication Lincs Ltd ……….because Speech Therapy Matters

We're Going on a Bear Hunt........

Across the world lots of children are going on a Bear Hunt as part of their daily exercise. The idea is inspired by the book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” written by Michael Rosen. So when you go out for a walk why don’t you look out for stuffed teddies in peoples windows.

Or why not Act out the Story on your Walk…. You could make some binoculars and a map before you go. Talk about what you see on your walk. “I see…”; “look ….”. Talk about what you are doing ‘walking”, “jumping”, “running”, “splashing”. Use adjectives: “fast/ slow”, “wet”, “cold”, “tickly”

Or why not Recreate the Story using your small world toys at home Bring the Story to Life

Or make a Sensory Story

• Grass: walk bare foot on the grass, make swishy grass using green strips of paper on a stick

• River: fill the washing bowl or a tray with water, squirt water using a water bottle, water pistol, blue towel

• Mud: use mud in a tray or use a whoopee cushion

• Forest: use cushions to stumble trip over

• Snow: use white pillows, cotton wool balls, bubbles, icing sugar, cornflour, ice cubes

• Cave: make a den/ cave using a rug draped over a chair or table, pop up tent

• Bear: use one of your teddy bears

• Run Home: tap your hands on the floor

• Shut the Door: loud clap

• Under the covers: get under a blanket

Or why not Create a Picture inspired by the story

Or why not Take Photos on your phone and then retell the story when you get home using the photos.

by Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd ……..because Speech Therapy Matters

Home Schooling

There are no rules for what we are going through. For most people you have been thrown into “home schooling” with little or no preparation. This wasn’t a choice and judging by the last few days the next few weeks and months are going to be one big rollercoaster ride with lots of lows and hopefully some highs….

Dear Future Self….

What advice do you have for me?

I’m not sure what advice I would give to myself yet…. but the next best thing is some thoughts from a very good friend and SaLT colleague who is a year down the line…. (I have her permission to share her story)

“So peeps I am hosting a sensory processing disorders page in a closed group today. I’ve been thinking about doing a home ed blog for a while but haven’t had the chance. Anyway I’ve now got more time so I thought I might post my ramblings on here if it helps. 💜 Adjusting to learning at home I wanted to write a little something to hopefully bring reassurance to parents of kids who are now wondering how best to work with their children at home. Just over a year ago my teenage son’s school closed down with 3 days’ notice. It was incredibly disruptive and sent us all into a flat spin. We were upset and panicked as to what we were going to do. We had moved him to a small school as he had been severely bullied in year 7 in another school and we wanted a safe space for him. I had no idea what I was going to do next except that I had him at home! My husband and I worked full time so things got quickly cancelled as we scrambled to visit new schools and some old ones. My son was worried about being bullied again and we struggled to find a gentle nurturing school that would suit him. We tried an online school and he loved it – suddenly we were looking at home school as a realistic option which was terrifying! A year on and we are getting there slowly but surely. Please know that what you are experiencing now is not home education as we know it. The lessons continue but all the fun stuff is cancelled and I’m praying this isn’t going to last that long as we miss our socialising. As an aside for all the people that said school is for socialising - my son is way more sociable now than he ever was and we miss our home ed friends and our groups. So I would like to share my top tips to doing this without going bonkers:

1) Breath and relax – try to lean into it and go with your child. Try to take their lead. If they don’t want to do the work then don’t force it. I found that when I stopped and took a deep breath I could cope much better. Co regulation is absolutely my thing at the moment as I know when I’m worried or anxious then we all are! I know it’s not easy but this would be my top tip. Also if routine and structure is not your thing then don’t do it!

2) Attitudes to work don’t go away – my son hated homework and we had tonnes of battles over it and we still do! So I go back to the online teachers or I ask him if he wants to talk to them and we negotiate what gets done and what is essential. Unsurprisingly it’s not that much! The teachers should be available so tell them if you are struggling in the same way you did before.

3) Communicate and say what you see – okay I can’t achieve this everyday and I’m a speech therapist but I try my best to communicate how I’m feeling and tell him what I’m seeing. I say ‘you look like you are enjoying this’ as well as ‘you look like you are struggling – what can we do?’ This opens up discussions and gets you working together and that’s been one of the most fantastic things about being at home. I can see when things are escalating and respond which I could never do when he was at school. We change places, positions, stop altogether and go outside etc.

4) Finally know you are not alone – ask for help, take care of yourself and try not to think what is going to happen in the future. There’s a great book called differently wired by Debbie Reber and she talks about parenting from a place of possibility rather than a place of fear and I’m working on that every day. Remember you absolutely know your child best so go with what you think will work and you might surprise yourself – it happens to me regularly now! I have got to a place working the way that works best for us as a family – not what extended family think, not what the school thinks but what works for us. Happily we are all different in our learning and we are in a very strange time so be kind to yourself and take your time. 💜💜💜” by Kym Mears

Podcast from Debbie Reber from Tilt Parenting.
This is a short (14 minute) podcast on “Thoughts on parenting atypical kids during a pandemic”. She has lots of great advice.

On a positive note our daily walk…… beats the daily commute

Take Care

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communications Lincs Ltd. ……….because Speech Therapy Matters

Stories read by Oliver Jeffers

Why not listen to some of Oliver Jeffers stories. It’s been a trip down memory lane for my boys and me. Remembering our star birthday party based on “How to catch a Star”. “Stuck” always made my boys laugh… they always wanted to try the experiment out! And who wouldn’t want to get smarter by eating books. I certainly need to eat a few books before Monday’s home schooling begins!

As we all try to adjust to our new “normal” do remember the most important thing we can do is share time with our children. It’s a scary time for ALL of us.

This picture was inspired by STUCK and was drawn during our first at home art lesson. It is a reminder to all my families with children who use symbols, communication books or devices don’t leave them STUCK on a shelf or in a tree! Remember communication happens all day everyday so make sure your child has access to their “voice” throughout the day.

We will continue to listen each night to Oliver as he shares his books even if it does make me feel a little home sick and sad that we won’t be back home in Belfast for Easter 🐣.

Take Care

by Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

@ Communication Lincs Ltd. ……..because Speech Therapy Matters

Coronavirus

With the outbreak and uncertainty of the Coronavirus/ Covid 19, it is important to talk to children about the facts and how they can stay safe.

A social story on Covid 19 thanks to Little Puddin (The Autism Educator @ www.littlepuddins.ie

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd ……because Speech Therapy Matters

Planning your day

What have you planned for over the half term break? To help your child know what they are doing why not use the following template

This week I have enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Today we have been to the cinema to see “Spies in Disguise” at Stamford Arts Centre.

We might fit in a few more outings in between laminating resources and paperwork. Where to next? the park, swimming, a bike ride, the museum, a cafe or …….

By Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd ……. because Speech Therapy Matters

Half Term

Have a great Half Term getting out and about.

Don’t forget to Talk about:

Where you are going? - the park, swimming pool, woods, grandparents, friends, soft play, duck pond, shops

Who you are going with?

What you are doing?

What? What can you see, what do you need to bring with you

Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd ……..because Speech Therapy Matters

RCSLT 75

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is celebrating its 75th Birthday this year #RCSLT75. Each month the RCSLT’s are focusing on a different theme.

January - Firsts #RCSLTFirsts

I first heard about Speech Therapy whilst attending a careers fair at my school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I was stood in a long queue for accountancy and as I waited I spotted a sign saying “Speech Therapy”. I was intrigued so I went to find out more. The lady I spoke to was a lecturer at the University of Ulster and within a few minutes I was sold on a career in Speech Therapy. That was back in 1991 (almost 30 years ago 😱). In that time I have never regretted my decision to change tack and apply for a career in Speech and Language Therapy.

In 1997 I qualified with a BSc. (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy and started working in Hastings. I had a fantastically supportive team of therapists who gave me solid foundations to build my career on. One of my earliest memories of working was being asked to do some Minimal Pairs work. I was handed some cards, a selection of words, which are meant to rhyme. They clearly did if you had an English accent but back then I had a strong Belfast accent and core and paw do not rhyme! I now have an eclectic accent based on living and working in Hastings, East Sussex; ICAN Dawn House, Nottinghamshire; Gisborne, New Zealand; Hertfordshire and now living in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

February - Love 💕 #RCSLTLove

What do I love about Speech Therapy? What’s not to love. I don’t think you can get a much more varied career. Over the last 23 years I have worked with children and young people from 2 up to 16. In clinics, homes, children centres, preschools, nurseries, schools and special schools.
Every day is different. Speech Therapy is a rewarding job. Each day I get to support children, young people and their families to communicate through a variety of means including: pointing, gestures, symbols, AAC devices and words. I love being able to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

I love 💓

• I love the spontaneous messages from parents sharing their children’s communication successes

• I love the things that children say (I wish I’d created a book of quotes over the years)

• I love the variety

• I love that I’m always learning new things

• I love working with parents and schools to empower them to develop children’s communication skills

• I love playing with Lego, Pop up Pirates, bubbles and Whoopee Cushions! My boot is always full of toys

• I love that I am able to support and develop children’s Speech, Language and Communication Skills

If you are looking at your options at school or looking for a change in career why not consider Speech and Language Therapy as an option. You won’t regret it. Career in Speech Therapy

by Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd because Speech Therapy Matters.

Happy New Year 🥳

2020 has arrived…. and like many of you I have written my list of New Years Resolutions.
There are the usual ones.. do more exercise, eat healthier, read more books and meet up more with friends.
Then there is my slightly “speech therapy geek” resolution to be more schwa like.
The schwa sound /ə/ is the most common vowel sound in English. About one in three vowels a native speaker pronounces is a schwa. It has a neutral mouth position , it only appears on unstressed syllables, and it can be spelt with any vowel letter. All the schwas are in bold.
Here’s to 2020 and being more schwa like!

Sessions commence on the week commencing 6th January 2020. See you all soon.

By Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd …… because Speech Therapy Matters

Let’s play

In the hustle and bustle of Christmas it easy to forget to just take time to play. Children love going to the park…. so let’s get outside and have fun in the crisp winter sun. Remember to wrap up warm (and maybe even bring a small towel to dry damp play equipment).

If your child is pre verbal encourage them to indicate they want more by using a point, gesture, eye contact or vocalisations. Try to encourage lots of back and forth communication opportunities

There is so much to talk about when you are at the park. It’s a great opportunity to practise all those Core Words that can be used across situations, e.g. more, come, stop/ go, up/ down, push, gone, help

We can also talk about WHAT we can see at the park: slides, climbing frame, tunnel, roundabout, swings, see saw, bridge…

We can talk about WHAT we are DOING at the park: running, jumping, chasing, sliding, stuck, pushing…

We can talk about WHO is at the park: mummy, daddy, boy, girl, children, baby, granny, grandad, elves…..

We can talk about WHERE we are: at the park

Remember to ADD and EXPAND on your child’s utterances. If they say no words model the word they require, e.g. help, more, again, stop/ finish.
If they are using single words model two to three word utterances.
Child: more Adult: more swing; want more

We can talk about going fast/ slow, going up high, big/ little…

In a busy park we can talk about taking turns in the slide “my turn”, “boys turn”.

We can talk about what things we like or don’t like about the park. I like the little slide. I don’t like the big slide.

We can take a photo of us playing at the park and share what we did with another adult. Today I……. went to the park, played on the slide, Sarah push me on swings, swing wet, dry swing…..

We can take several pictures and create a sequence of events, e.g. climbing the steps, at the top of the slide, sliding down the slide.

We can try and recall a list of what play park equipment we can find at the park.

The elves had fun on the swings!!

Remember to create opportunities to communicate and above all have FUN.

Sarah Winstanley, Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)

Communication Lincs Ltd ……because Speech Therapy Matters