How to support bilingualism in early childhood. Children can learn to speak more than one language at a very young age. But why is bilingualism so important? Research indicates that children who are exposed to more than one language are more likely to have better language skills. For example,…
Communication begins from birth, with babies using sounds, gestures, body movements, and facial expressions to express themselves. Quickly, toddlers start using words in their communication, from using single words to combining words into phrases and sentences. Toddlers will also start to follow simple instructions and requests. Babies and toddlers will continue to develop…
Everything you need to know about voice disorders Voice disorders affect the ability to speak normally. In this blog we cover everything you need to know about voice disorders. From how the voice is produced to symptoms to look out for and how to treat. How is the voice produced?…
How can I help my child’s speech therapy at home? Parents can be the most amazing communication partners to their children and progress in Speech and Language therapy owes a lot to the continuous support at home. The following are some general guidelines that are helpful: a) The right approach:…
5 tips for boosting language at bath time Treetop Therapy provides us with some tips on how to boost our children’s language during that daily bath time. 1) Try to be face to face with your child at eye level. 2) Follow their lead – Talk about what they…
At Treetop, our Speech and Language therapists work with a range of speech difficulties that sometimes impact significantly on the children’s intelligibility. Elizabeth Gunner, from SpeechBlogUK, highlighted a few great strategies that both parents and professional can use when communicating with children whose speech is unclear. For example: Show them you…
Strategies On The Go: How to use Peppa Pig to promote Speech and Language Development At Treetop, our Speech and Language therapists like Peppa Pig too! Twinkleboost Blog published a few simple ideas using Peppa Pig such as “Peppa Pig stories focus on key vocabulary that toddlers and pre…
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