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You can use symbols flexibly with your child at home to: make schedules to explain what is happening now and next explain daily routines provide choices support them to communicate their wishes Download: Symbols for Home Schedules It can be hard for children to be out of their usual routine. Using...

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What is meatal stenosis? Meatal stenosis is the narrowing of the urethra (tube used to empty your bladder). This can cause pain and difficulties with passing wee, and infections. What causes meatal stenosis? Meatal stenosis can be caused by: inflammation of the foreskin infections of the urinary...

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Please read the whole of this resource before starting a home introduction of well-cooked egg. This resource will guide you through introducing well-cooked egg at home. If your child has individual needs, your child’s dietitian or doctor will explain this for you. Many children with egg allergy...

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Cataplexy is a symptom of narcolepsy type one. It is the sudden and brief loss of muscle tone as a response to emotion (commonly anger, surprise or amusement). This might cause the person to feel weak or to collapse completely. Cataplexy often happens years after the appearance of symptoms of...

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Sheffield’s child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) has a dedicated service called MAPS which stands for multi-agency psychological support. MAPS is available to support the emotional health and wellbeing of Sheffield local authority looked after children. A child who has been in...

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A list of useful websites for parents and carers of children and young people in specialist schools. Website Age range What is offers Speech and Language UK 0-19 years Learn about some of the common features of speech and language challenges Find out what is typical for babies, children and young...

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What should I expect from the sensory service? Our service is tiered into 3 levels of provision to try to help us get the right support to as many families as possible. Universal provision This is the first level of provision for all families. Our virtual therapy service provides information about...

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There are so many language skills your child can learn through baking together whilst having fun at the same time. 1. Teach new words Your child will have the opportunity to learn new words whilst you are baking. Remember to teach different types of words: object words (nouns) – start with...

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What is torsion of testicles? This is where the testicle (ball) twists on the cord it hangs on, like a conker on a string. The cord contains the blood supply and if it twists it causes the blood supply to stop. If the testicle is without blood supply for 6 hours it is severely affected…...

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What are Speech, Language and Communication Needs? Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) is a broad umbrella category and label which applies to people with any type of communication difficulty or communication vulnerability. What is a language disorder? A language disorder is a diagnosis...

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Are you a teacher who has a pupil who stammers? Some people get nervous when a child stammers, because they worry that they need to help them but don’t know what to do. Don’t worry. There is nothing wrong with children who stammer, it’s just the way they talk. They might get a little...

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Resources for children and young people with DLD and their families. DLD summary RADLD  Raising Awareness of of Developmental Language Disorder Speech and Language UK has lots of information for parents who have concerns about their child’s speech, language and communication skills. DLD and Me is...

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Children with Down’s syndrome are strong visual learners. Using visual strategies such as Makaton signs and pictures to teach vocabulary can really help as they make language more visual. This enables children to overcome difficulties they may have learning language from just listening....

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Every person with Down’s syndrome is an individual, with their own unique personality, strengths and differences. This page is about some of the characteristics which many people with Down’s syndrome have in common. People with Down’s syndrome can continue to make progress with...

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What are signs and gestures? Signs and gestures are when you give extra information to the words you say by using actions with your hands or body- like when you wave bye. Why use signs and gestures? Using signs and gestures helps children to understand words. Children can use signs and gestures...

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Welcome to Talking Toddlers! Talking Toddlers is a fun group for you and your child. We will show you how to support your child’s language development and practice this in group sessions. Language difficulties are nobody’s fault, but changing the way you talk can really help your child. Some...

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Why use Makaton? Research has shown that signs and gestures are easier to learn than spoken words. Helping your child to learn some signs can stop them getting frustrated before they are able to talk. Signing can help promote verbal stimulation. The hand movement part of the brain is very close to...

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How can we support you? We can help you identify the stage your child is at with their understanding of language and their early communication skills. Give you tips and ideas of how you can talk and play with your child to support the development of their speech, language and communication. Since...

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What does saliva do? Saliva (spit) helps us to: clean our mouths taste food and drink get food ready for swallowing and digesting Why does my child drool? Young children and some older children may drool a lot. They do not start to control drooling until they can: keep their head upright keep their...

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Introducing speech sound activities in play from 1 year old can help children progress with their speech. This can be done through play and having fun with speech sounds! Here are some ideas for fun activities which can help speech sound development. Sound cards Your speech and language therapist...

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Your child is now ready to practice saying their target sounds in words. Here are some ideas for games and activities you can play while working with your child at home. Your speech and language therapist will provide you with the picture cards. Games involving toys Choose a toy that your child...

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Listening to sounds Learning to listen and sort speech sounds is helpful for children who find listening or saying sounds hard. It is important that your child is able to hear the difference between sounds. It will help them to know when to use the sounds in which words. In speech and language...

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Why do some children struggle to move on to lumpy food? There are a number of reasons why children struggle to accept lumpy or textured food. These include: Development This means they are just not ready. Children need to be offered food which is appropriate for their level of general development....

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Saying or signing ‘more’ allows your child to use their words to ask for things they want. You can say or sign ‘more’ in lots of different situations. For example, with food, toys or peekaboo. Top Tips

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