Charlotte Hartwell
What is DLD - a 4 minute video that explains it from a child's perspective
I love this video by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Trust - it explains what DLD is from a child's perspective! Check out my other...
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Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Oct 83 min read
Speak Up for DLD Awareness Day -- Friday 18th October 2024
Speak up for DLD -- Friday 18th October 2024.
DLD is upon us and we are raising awareness for DLD and speaking up to support those with it.
Charlotte Hartwell
Jul 255 min read
Recipe to success: what you need when supporting your child with Speech and Language Difficulties.
Embarking on the journey of speech and language therapy can be daunting and causes anxiety in many parents/carers. Here is my recipe to...
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Apr 111 min read
Simple ideas to use at home to enhance therapy practice - Fishing!
Games you can use at home to practice - Part 1: Fishing game
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Mar 85 min read
The invisible disorder... more common than Autism. What is it and what can you do if your child has it?
Developmental Language Disorder, otherwise known as DLD. Or the invisible disorder as there is so little awareness of it currently. This...
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Nov 14, 20236 min read
Technology... we love it, but should we use it?
Technology - we love it, but should we use it??? How can changing your approach support your child's langauge skills?
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Oct 19, 20232 min read
RADLD Day - Friday 20th October 2023
It is DLD Day 2023!
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Sep 11, 20233 min read
Summer Garden Antics - they can't help with speech and language development... or can they?
Summer Antics... how to support your child's speech and language development outside!
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
May 30, 20234 min read
School holidays and practice... how do we do this?!?
School holidays = nightmare for parents, add in speech therapy practice and your brain goes bang! Here are some ideas to make this easier!
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Stammering
Having recently completed a brilliant course from the Michael Palin Centre on stammering I thought it would be appropriate to write a bit...
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Jul 20, 20223 min read
Child struggling to get talking? What can you do at home?
Are you concerned that your child is not talking yet? Are other children around you talking a lot and yours continues to say nothing or...
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
May 10, 20223 min read
Early Development in Babies
You can start supporting your child's developing from birth. Here is an insight into how they develop and what you can do to support them.
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
May 10, 20221 min read
My child is struggling to learn language and understand what I'm saying... What could it be??
Wondering why your child is struggling to learn language or understand what others are saying to them? Could it be DLD (Developmental...
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Oct 13, 20214 min read
DLD Awareness Day - Friday 15th October 2021
DLD Awareness Day 2021 - facts and information about Developmental Language Disorder.
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Oct 5, 20214 min read
How often should I practice?
The question I get asked the most - How often should I practice? The simple answer is as often as possible. Not what you wanted to hear?...
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Aug 26, 20214 min read
Question Types... why do some school age children find some questions easier to answer than others?
Have you ever found that your child can answer simple questions but struggles with others? Questions, like everything else to do with...
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Jul 20, 20211 min read
How does a child develop their language?
Language develops in children at different rates. Here is the 'typical' development of a child's language and some advice on supporting them
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
May 18, 20213 min read
My child's speech is unclear - when should I be worried?
Are you worried about your child's speech sound development? Is a referral to a speech therapist needed? Here you should find your answers.
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Apr 13, 20211 min read
Developing language through reading and books.
Developing language through books and reading is a great way to start. Here are some hints and tips!
Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
Mar 18, 20213 min read
Initial Assessments... what to expect.
Picking an independent speech therapist can be a daunting prospect. Here is some advice on where to look and what to expect.
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