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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 langauge therapy technques and helping their kids.

Is my child a Gestalt Language Processor?

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Have you noticed some children repeating everything you say or echoing scripts (Gestalt Language) from their surroundings? This happens because children learn language in different ways. In this article, we’ll explore about echolalia and the two primary styles of language learning: Understanding which style a child uses can be helpful for parents and professionals. Knowing […]

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Storytelling ideas-The Lion and the Mouse”

Importance of stories

Introduction The Lion and the Mouse” is a timeless fable that continues to enchant children with its engaging characters and meaningful moral. In this article, we explore how this story can be a powerful tool to boost your child’s vocabulary and comprehension skills. You’ll find a demonstration video of storytelling with a child, a comprehensive

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Single words to meaningful language

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As parents, we cherish every milestone our children achieved, from their first steps to their first words. Language development plays a pivotal role in their growth, enabling them to express themselves and navigate the world around them. In this article, we’ll explore effective strategies to help your child transition from single words to meaningful words

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How Speech and Language Therapy works- Speech Therapy for parents

What happens in Speech Therapy

What Happens in Speech Therapy Introduction Navigating the realm of Speech and Language Therapy, particularly focusing on Speech Therapy for Parents, offers invaluable insights into enhancing children’s communication abilities. This exploration elucidates the strategies and approaches used, providing clarity on the journey towards refining speech articulation and language disorders and intervention techniques. Speech and Language

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Assessing Your Child’s Language Age: A Guide to Milestones Checklist

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Are you curious about your child’s language development? Are you wondering if they are hitting the right milestones for their age? Through the Milestones Checklist, you can gain valuable insights into your child’s language age and take proactive steps to support their speech and language skills. I am excited to teach you all about Speech

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