In everyday speech, the aspiration of the unvoiced plosive phonemes /t/ and /k/ can sometimes be lost when they follow /s/ and a child may pronounce “st” as /sd/, e.g. saying sdop instead of stop, and “sc” or “sk” as /sg/, e.g. saying sgaf instead of scarf.

Playing games, like this version of /st/ /sc/ noughts ...

As a parent, I have first hand experience of what can only be described as that re-occurring nightmare of trying to help my kids learn their spellings. My kids both found learning spellings challenging and my attempts to help them usually ended in frustration and tears (and I'm not just talking about the kids). They also did little to help their ...

Will said:

"I would have done it but you didn't ask me."

Will has learning differences and finds it challenging to follow generalized instructions. e.g. tidy up.

The Impact:

Will often fails to do what he has been asked and gets reprimanded. He ...

Visual prompts, e.g. First-Then boards, support communication, language development and the processing of information. They also encourage the development of independence, confidence and self-esteem.

What is a First-Then board?

A First-Then board is a visual prompt ...

Think about the visual reminders that you use every day to help you remember what you need to do. I know that I use several different types of visual reminders including a,

• calendar or diary
• reminders app on a phone
• sticky notes
• to do lists

Just like us, kids need schedules and reminders to help ...

Ask your child why they are doodling and you might be surprised at the answer.

Our first response when we see kids doodling is often, "Stop doodling and listen." Recently, I asked a child why they were doodling. Their answer,

"It keeps me calm and helps me to listen,"

reminded me that everyone ...