The ability to communicate is central to all that we do This pyramid shows the building blocks of language development. Children need to develop skills in each of the different areas shown in order to communicate. Communication problems of any kind, however mild, will certainly lead to isolation, frustration and

Here at TTT, we are very passionate about providing the best support possible to children with developmental language disorder (DLD). DLD is a condition that affects 7.6% of children – two pupils in every class of 30 – in which they find it difficult to understand or use language, with

LEGO® is an incredibly popular toy with children all over the world. It is also a fantastic learning tool particularly for children with autism who are often motivated by this fun, systematic construction toy. LEGO® therapy is a therapeutic approach for children with autism and related social communication difficulties which

We have had a number of referrals from parents of young children (age 3 and under) who have concerns about their child’s speech and language development. Sometimes parents are concerned that it is difficult to understand what their child is saying. Sometimes they are concerned that their child doesn’t talk

Children use many skills when it comes to understanding and responding to instructions. It can be frustrating for them and you if this doesn’t go to plan. Children might be told they are ‘not listening’ or perhaps that they are deliberately not doing as they are told. Children with speech

There are now more than one million learners in UK schools who speak English as an additional language (EAL). This represents a considerable proportion of the school population, well above 15 per cent. EAL learners come from very diverse backgrounds. Some arrive seeking asylum, while others follow families coming to