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August 2, 2024

From birth to 6 months

Remember, not all children develop at the same rate but during this time I will: make sounds, like cooing, gurgling and babbling, to myself and ...

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October 22, 2024

Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)

The most fundamental life skill is the ability to communicate. Speech, language and communication needs is the term used to describe difficulties with: producing speech ...

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August 28, 2024

Big Little Moments

Sharing Big Little Moments every day. How do the Big Little Moments work? Children’s brains are made of many different strands. Three of these strands ...

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September 9, 2024

What is Makaton?

Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills ...

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September 9, 2024

Children learning more than one language

Speech and Language UK has some helpful information on children learning more than one language here and a blog, Myth-busting: Bilingualism / English as an ...

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August 2, 2024

By 12 months

Remember, not all children develop at the same rate but during this time I will: Make talking noises – babble strings of sounds, like ‘ma-ma-ma’, ...

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October 29, 2024

Libraries

Libraries Unlimited runs libraries in Torbay on behalf of Torbay Council. The four public libraries in Torbay are: Paignton Library, Torquay Library, Brixham Library and ...

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September 29, 2023

Let’s Get Chatting baby

Let’s Get Chatting campaign, Together for Devon Padlet promoting the following messages: • Key things parents can do to support their child’s speech, language and ...

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October 22, 2024

Language development

Information on what to expect, activities to try and some videos of parents talking about their experiences and demonstrating strategies and games: Children’s language development ...

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October 3, 2023

Building a happy baby

UNICEF Leaflet giving antenatal information and early days information on how to develop relationships, and the impact this has on brain development and communication.

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