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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.

5 Reasons to Use Books for Speech and Language Development

Books are invaluable tools for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and educators alike. In her article There’s a Book for That! Published in The ASHA Leader, Shari Robertson, PhD, CCC-SLP, outlines five compelling reasons why books are powerful resources for supporting speech and language development. Here’s a closer look at these reasons and how they can be […]

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Worksheets for Speech Therapy- Teach Adjectives in sentences

Adjectives worksheets

Enhancing Language Development Through Tailored Worksheets for Speech Therapy Language development is essential for children’s communication and academic success. Speech and language therapists often look for effective, engaging tools to support children in their journey. In this article, we introduce a series of self-created worksheets designed to aid language and grammar development through targeted exercises,

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Top 15 paid and free AAC apps

What is AAC? AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) refers to various methods and tools used to support or replace speech for individuals with communication challenges. These systems can range from basic communication boards and picture symbols to advanced speech-generating devices and mobile apps. AAC is essential for helping non-verbal individuals or those with limited speech

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A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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AAC, which stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, includes all the different ways someone can communicate when they find speaking difficult. It’s not just for one age group—people of all ages can use AAC if they have trouble with speech or language. “Augmentative” means adding to a person’s speech, while “alternative” means using something instead

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OPT-Oral Placement Therapy ? A Comprehensive Guide

Oral Placement Therapy is a specialized form of speech therapy that targets individuals with speech clarity difficulties through a unique combination of auditory, visual, and tactile stimulation to the mouth. OPT goes beyond traditional therapy methods by addressing placement and movement deficits, making it an essential tool for individuals with motor and sensory impairments. This

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Vocabulary Development: Sequences of events

As children with delayed speech and language, including those with autism and language disorders, begin to grasp their first 100-200 words, then combine them in two words and start forming sentences. They may still face challenges in effectively communicating their thoughts. The next step in their language journey is to build sentence structures and enhance

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Spatial Concepts Teaching to Children: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Spatial concepts, also known as spatial relationships, refer to understanding where objects or people are located in relation to one another. These include prepositions and words that describe position, direction, distance, and location, such as in, on, under, behind, next to, between, and in front of. Mastering spatial concepts is a critical step in a

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Supporting Children Who use Echolalia:at home and in the classroom

Echolalia—the repetition of phrases, words, or sounds—can be a fascinating and essential part of language development in children, especially those identified as Gestalt Language Processors. If your child echoes phrases from movies, books, or previous conversations, it’s vital to understand that echolalia isn’t just repetition—it’s a meaningful step in their language acquisition journey. As a

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