Speech and Language Difficulties - An introduction

Speech and Language Difficulties - An introduction

About this session

Do you have a child or work with a child who you know or suspect has a speech, language or communication need?

Have you wondered what the terminology on a report might mean and want to be more informed?

Would you like some ideas for how to better support that child?

This session is designed as an introduction to describe how speech, language and communication develops.

It shares the differences between terminology such as delay and disorder and describes top tips and strategies to support a child with both.

It includes a quiz and an opportunity for you to ask questions.

Useful for:

Parents, teachers and Learning support assistants who want to feel more informed about speech, language and communication development and equipped with practical strategies to use at school and home

Suitable for:

SENCOs/ALNCos, Teachers, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Parents

Also included:

Summary Sheet of Key Points

Certificate of Attendance

Session Leader:

Jane McKean

The session is led by Jane McKean. Jane is a self confessed Speech and language therapy geek who knows that having the right intervention to support communication at the right time makes a world of difference.

Jane has been a speech and language therapist since 2000. She trained in Manchester and has worked in community clinics, schools, special schools and later Sure Start and Children Centres.

Jane runs her own successful Speech and Language Therapy Service business 'Let’s Talk' , working with children with ASC, DLD, speech sound difficulties and speech & language delays.

Duration: 1.5 hrs

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Our Terms and Conditions

This is a live event.

Recordings of this session are not made or permitted and all materials are copyright SEND Station Ltd.

Pricing is per delegate.

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