Case Study: Speech Sound Disorder Impacting Mental Health In the interest of safeguarding, this child has been referred to as ‘Sophie’ throughout the case study. Background  Sophie had faced challenges pronouncing certain words, so had encountered difficulties in effectively communicating with others, leading to frustration and a sense of isolation. These challenges not only hindered her social interactions but also took a toll on her overall mental wellbeing. How did Chatterbug help? Sophie was diagnosed with Speech Sound Disorder. Her journey towards improved communication and enhanced ..read more

Every child is unique but some might need a little extra help with speaking, understanding, or communicating. But sometimes, these challenges slip under the radar. Research says about half of primary school children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) don’t get spotted. So, it’s super important for teachers to keep an eye out for signs of SLCN in our learners. Just think about it: in a school of 1,000 children, around 100 might have long-term SLCN. Even in a smaller school with 200 children, you could have about 20 with SLCN. That’s like having two or three in every classroom ..read more

Case Study: Speech Sound Disorder impacting Interaction and Relationship-Building In the interest of safeguarding, this child has been referred to as ‘Joseph’ throughout the case study. Background  Joseph faced challenges in interaction and relationship-building, which resulted in difficulties articulating thoughts clearly and diminished his engagement and motivation to speak. These challenges, spanning social interactions and emotional expression, not only hindered Joseph’s ability to communicate effectively but also contributed to feelings of frustration and self-doubt. Despite these ob ..read more

The Neuro-Affirmative Language is a holistic framework that recognises the interconnectedness of neurological function, social dynamics, and personal identity in children’s communication development. Unlike traditional models that focus solely on deficits, this approach emphasises strengths, potentials, and the innate neuroplasticity of children’s brains. Key Principles of the Neuro-Affirmative Language: Child-Centred Approach: Prioritising the individual child’s needs, preferences, and experiences. Strength-Based Intervention: Emphasising and leveraging the child’s existing strengths and abi ..read more

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as Autism, is a highly intricate neurodevelopmental condition that emerges from birth and persists throughout an individual’s lifetime. It influences their interactions with others, shapes their perceptual experiences, and impacts their communication with the surrounding environment. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterised by a range of features that can vary widely among individuals. Some common characteristics include: Social challenges, communication difficulties/Barriers repetitive behaviours and sensory sensitivities. It’s impor ..read more

Children are growing up surrounded by screens, from televisions and tablets to smartphones and computers. While technology can offer educational benefits, it’s crucial for parents to strike a balance and set limits on their children’s screen time as it can have implications on their healthy development:   Risks of too much screen time You might not have enough time for other important things like playing with books or spending time with your child. TV changes quickly, which is different from real life, where things go slower and can help kids focus their concentration skills. Watchi ..read more

Case Study: Speech Delay Disorder Impacting School Attendance In the interest of safeguarding, this child has been referred to as ‘Nichole’ throughout the case study. Our Speech and Language Therapist, Jaimisha, has been providing intervention for Nichole since 2021.  Background  Nichole has been working with Renata on her Speech Sound Delay. Prior to receiving therapy, she could not be understood in or out of context, making communication very difficult. Most commonly, she was missing lots of sounds from her words and showing an atypical speech development.  This speech sound d ..read more

Case Study: Speech Delay Disorder Impacting School Attendance In the interest of safeguarding, this child has been referred to as ‘Nichole’ throughout the case study. Our Speech and Language Therapist, Jaimisha, has been providing intervention for Nichole since 2021.    Background  Nichole has been working with Renata on her Speech Sound Delay. Prior to receiving therapy, she could not be understood in or out of context, making communication very difficult. Most commonly, she was missing lots of sounds from her words and showing an atypical speech development.  This speech ..read more

Case Study: Language Difficulties Impacting Attitude to Learning In the interest of safeguarding, this child has been referred to as ‘Kenny’ throughout the case study. Our Speech and Language Therapist, Renata, has been providing intervention for Kenny since 2020. We have been working within his setting since January 2020.    Background  Kenny has been experiencing some language difficulties. These difficulties typically present themselves in the form of grammar and forming longer, more complex sentences.  For example, we often found that Kenny would use conjunctions random ..read more

Case Study: Impacting Classroom Engagement In the interest of safeguarding, this child has been referred to as ‘Eric’ throughout the case study. Our Speech and Language Therapist, Orla, has been working with Eric due to the impact of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) on his speech, language and communication needs. Eric has been receiving intervention with Chatterbug since 2020. Background  Eric has been experiencing difficulties with communicating in class with both school staff and his peers. As a result of inadequate language skills, Eric has found he is struggling with his classro ..read more