Claire O’Toole

Speech and Language Therapist. Interests in DLD, stammering & YJS. All views are my own. #DevLangDis

[RCSLT 💙 @RCSLT]

Waiting times for children's speech & language therapy services are "deeply disturbing" says @SteveJamieson12 in today's @Telegraph. "It’s clear that speech and language therapy services are at breaking point.." https://t.co/U1Qo0XGJUW

[Gillian Rudd @GillianRudd]

Happy International Stammering Awareness Day! 🥳 #ISAD2022 #ItsHowWeTalk
#NoDiversityWithoutDisfluency
https://t.co/nn7RXiz3XL

[Jordan Halkier @JordanHalkier]

Today marks 28 years since Dominic took his own life because of the turmoil that he was facing due to his debilating stammer.
Never underestimated the impact of living with a complex speech impediment.
His story shouldn't go unheard. 😔😔

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

Disappointed by @marksandspencer pulling the school uniform discount early. (meant to run until the 25th July) That discount would of made a lot of difference especially in these hard financial times

[Dr Charlotte Forwood @talkinged19]

This Padlet provides information about Developmental Language Disorder #ThinkLanguage #ThinkDLD includes links to videos, articles, websites, sketchnotes, resources for teachers & SLPs/SALTs, info for parents #DevLangDis dynamic resource @RADLDcam https://t.co/17OGs2UbhQ

[Chatterboxes @ChatterboxesSLT]

SLCN Help. Are you looking for activities and strategies to support and develop a child's understanding? This resource will explain the ways that you can do this! #mysltday #SLCN #SLTresources

https://t.co/Q0NS5kVbLQ

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

@sharky_mc7 😂

[Chatterboxes @ChatterboxesSLT]

SLCN Statistics 📈👨‍🏫 A poll found that only 27% of teachers had received training around Speech, Language and Communication and 81% felt they would benefit from more training in this area.
https://t.co/KMvDabWG43 @Comm_nTrust #mysltday #SLCNfacts

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

@ChrisWadeSLT @speechieLO This is me to!

[Chatterboxes @ChatterboxesSLT]

Talking Tips 👄 Make sure there are opportunities for your child to talk. Give them time to say what they want to say and encourage them to use words rather than pointing. Are there are things they need to ask for to give them reasons to communicate? #SLCNsupport #talkingtips

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

Me please!!

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, the most important message we can share is talk to someone you trust if you’re struggling. You don’t have to go through this alone - and there is no shame in accepting help. Let someone support you. Things can get better.

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

@TheInformedSLP @SusanEbbels @TELLlab @HanLeeBrownSLT look

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

@LucyMslt @JaymieLDealtry this thread maybe useful for you??

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

Finished level 1 & really enjoyed it! Looking forward to signing up for level 2!

[Guardian Education @GuardianEdu]

Little evidence Covid spreads in schools, says Gavin Williamson https://t.co/lSKg2E0mLH

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

Absolutely agree, my child is desperate to return to school

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

@ChrisWadeSLT @RCSLT Thanks Chris! Think I’m going to book anyway!

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

@ChrisWadeSLT Hi Chris, Could this go towards cpd for NQP’s?

[Claire O’Toole @ClaireSLTStu]

@SLTatBCU Fantastic news Emma!! Congratulations! Xx