TalkingTipsForKids

Speech & Language Therapist Fiona Barry presents free advice videos on how to boost your child's speech, language & communication skills.

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Well that is quite something - some fun at our service improvement launch today - the team created this 'tower' to capture our journey perfectly ! #BHTWay @BucksHealthcare

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Delighted to see our old friend Jay Blades @Jay_n_Co on BBC #MasterChefUK !

Here he is in our ‘Dads’ video giving advice on how Dads & male role models can best communicate with young kids!

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Going to a baby shower?
Give gifts that will help nurture the baby’s speech, language and communication skills
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Please & Thank you!
Tips to support your child with learning manners in a way that is fun & stimulating.
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Learn how to boost your child's colours & numbers learning and find out why you shouldn't just focus on these words
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If your child has developed a stammer (aka stutter).
What is currently known about stammering & how can you help?
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Top Tips for developing great speech, language & communication skills in your child. You can do it around the house!
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What are speech sounds difficulties?
This video tells you what these difficulties may involve and how you can help.
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Support learning manners in a way that's fun & stimulating for your child's communication development in general.
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What are language difficulties?
Find out what Speech & Language Therapists mean by the term ‘language difficulties'
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Skype is a great way to stay connected with grandchildren.
Keep your language simple & don't ask loads of questions. https://t.co/rvGXacLOEF

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Songs & books are the perfect distraction for toddler tantrums.
Keep a nursery rhyme handy and a book in your bag for emergencies!

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Invited to a baby shower?
Gift ideas which help nurture the baby's speech, language and communication skills.
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Try and read as regularly as possible with your child, not just at bedtimes.
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What does ‘difficulties with the social use of language’ mean?
Find out from a Speech & Language Therapist
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Reading a favourite book over & over to a child helps your child learn new words as they will hear the same language repeated many times.

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A life-long love of books is a springboard for your child to succeed in communicating.
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Songs provide the perfect structure for learning new words - the language is repetitive & they are rhythmic & easier to remember & join in.

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Early knowledge of nursery rhymes has been proven to be strongly related to the development of sound awareness skills and reading abilities.

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Take turns when chatting with your child.
Don’t dominate- leave them time to answer and respond.
Teach the art of conversation!