Key2Communicate Berks

Great day at the ASLTIP conference, the one thing I really love about my profession is that there is always something new to learn. Every day is a school day!

Great article in The Observer today.

Interesting article ….

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/01/the-truth-about-adhd-and-autism-how-many-people-have-it-what-causes-it-and-why-are-diagnoses-soaring?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2LFtkAdWljJdnc9tgrJRwraYoYrodoS1RiF75Z4uKbFXu57nF8yebdXRI_aem_AT67DGuzKjsaDXjyx1Gy4Jm-KBPKRlVHdihzVBvGNIQrStfjPOTIL_kgw0L-BL8d_F8tARBMEylP2aq7WfkRRS7H =1717232867

The truth about ADHD and autism: how many people have it, what causes it, and why are diagnoses soaring? Growing awareness about ADHD and autism is reshaping thinking in science, social science and medicine. Scientists explain what’s behind the rise – and the best ways to improve neurodivergent lives

📸 Watch this video on Facebook https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/657935?fbclid=IwAR0MXvdHRF4-dZl4Wn6Sarl1UXj8S7aoUC6yz1-ef4jXV2KhgJlwK5_Rfhg_aem_AWKOC4TPPBP7Tehb8vKLw_Y3_41aXH9dWzhANPZQnoxD_T4W8fnaalag3dtW-PEXHys

Petition: Increase investment in Speech and Language Therapy. We want the Government to increase investment in speech and language therapy so people of all ages - babies, children and young people, and adults - with communication and/or swallowing needs can get the support they and their families need.

Use T.O.Y.S. when you are helping your little one learn to talk.

Listening to unheard children Teachers now estimate 1.9 million children are behind with talking and/or understanding of words. This is the highest number ever recorded!

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We often get asked what's the best things you can do to help your baby's language learning from day one? 😍 We've listed out a couple of strategies above that can really help 🙌

Want to know more about any of these techniques in particular? 🤓 Let us know below and we can answers your questions! ☺️

An amazing, insightful series 🏅

BBC Two - Inside Our Autistic Minds Chris Packham helps autistic people connect with their friends and family in a new way.

Interesting …

Child speech delays increase due to lockdowns Pupils needing language support rises by 10% in post-pandemic school starters, BBC analysis finds.