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Hi, I’m Shabana. I've had the privilege of being a Speech and Language Therapist for over two decades, dedicated to aiding parents of children with speech issues. With 23 years of experience, I have worked in hospitals, clinics, and schools, and I am currently employed at a mainstream inclusive school. My training includes: Oral Placement Therapy by Talk Tools NLA by Marge Blanc's course DTTC for Apraxia In my current role, I am an integral part of the assessment team, where I independently create Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in partnership with parents. My timetable is filled with individual, paired, and group therapy sessions, ensuring comprehensive support for each child. I pride myself on being a team player who is organized, passionate, enthusiastic, calm, patient, loving, and responsible. My dedication has been recognized with long service awards twice in my current position, marking ten and fifteen years of commitment. My responsibilities include: Providing assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate speech and language therapy interventions for children with speech, language, and communication needs, as well as oral stage eating and drinking difficulties in various educational settings. Offering advice and support to parents/carers, non-specialists, education staff, and other specialist professionals. Beyond my school role, I run a home clinic for Speech Language Therapy, where I continue my passion for helping more parents and children outside of school hours. I have parents who got trained in speech language therapy Techniques and helping their kids.

Why Late Talking Is not Always Autism: The Research

Why Late Talking Is not Always Autism: The Research A Mother’s Story: “Why isn’t he talking yet?” When Meera’s late talking two-year-old, son, wasn’t using many words, worry crept in.She saw social-media posts about autism everywhere and feared the worst. With gentle guidance from her speech-language therapist, Meera discovered that most late talkers are simply […]

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Screen Time and Language Development: Harmful or Helpful?

In today’s tech-savvy world, parents and educators often wonder: Is screen time harming my child’s language development? While excessive screen use has long been associated with developmental delays, recent research suggests a more nuanced picture. It turns out that screen time isn’t inherently harmful — it’s how we use it that matters. Understanding the Debate

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FIRST WORDS BEGIN HERE

Helping Your Child Speak: A Free Guide for Parents Is your toddler not talking yet? You’re not alone — and you’re not helpless. As a parent, you play a powerful role in supporting your child’s early communication. That’s why we’ve created this free guide, easy-to-follow just for you. “First Words Begin Here” is a gentle,

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Empower Kids with Communication: Simple Steps to Teach “I Want…” Sentences Effectively

I want worksheet

🌈 Introduction: The Power of Simple Sentences-“I Want…” Every child has the right to communicate their needs, feelings, and ideas. For many neurodiverse children—especially those with language delays or autism—this journey begins with a powerful and simple phrase: -“I Want…”“I want…” Learning to say this can open a world of possibilities, independence, and joyful expression.

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Communication Journal: what happened in school?

how to teach kids sharing about what did they do in school today? By incorporating communication journals into daily routines, neurodivergent children gain a powerful tool. This can bridge the gap between their thoughts and verbal expression. With consistent practice and support, these children can develop essential communication skills that enrich their interactions and relationship

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Supporting Children with Apraxia Using Worksheets

Understanding ApraxiaChildhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder where children have difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed to produce speech sounds. This challenge impacts their ability to form clear and consistent speech, even though they know what they want to say. Therapy for apraxia focuses on repetitive practice and motor planning

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Child led Speech Therapy and guided play

As a speech-language therapist, I frequently incorporate child-led speech therapy sessions into my therapy practice. This strategy involves creating engaging, play-based environments where children feel free to explore while I subtly guide the interaction toward planned language development goals. By modeling language and introducing new words or phrases during play, I help children naturally acquire

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Supporting Gestalt Langauge Processors – NLA stage 1

child playing hide and seek with mother. he has closed eyes and mother is also hiding

Unlocking Communication of gestalt language processors : Through NLA Stage 1 Navigating Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Stage 1 is a thrilling part of the language journey for gestalt language processors (GLPs). If your child communicates through echolalia or repeated phrases, this stage marks the foundation of their natural language development. Let’s dive into how you

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Best Books for Supporting Language Development in Children

Books are powerful tools for nurturing children’s language development, and they don’t require a power cord! With the right stories, parents and therapists can help kids build foundational skills like vocabulary, comprehension, phonemic awareness, and more—all while having fun. Below, we’ve compiled a list of highly recommended books for language development, organized by category. Each

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