I think one of the best things I’ve done for my children is to expose them to books from a very early age, and we read books together everyday. Some […]
Introducing Speech and Language Therapist – Jen Moore
At Pippin, our aim is to support as many families as possible. One of the ways we do this is by partnering with Speech and Language Therapists and professionals working […]
Celebrate National Reading Day: Boost Your Child’s Language Skills Through Books!
January 23rd is National Reading Day, the perfect opportunity to reflect on the powerful connection between reading and language development. Sharing books with children isn’t just a brilliant bonding experience; […]
Keen to better manage your care? There’s an app for that
Caregiving comes with admin. Lots of it. We’re talking organising, scheduling, liaising, listing,researching, tracking, ordering, emailing, people-managing, advocating… all of this and moreon top of the day-to-day caring for yourself […]
How to find a Speech & Language Therapist
Selecting a Speech and Language Therapist to work with can be a daunting and challenging task. If you’re not exclusively using an NHS Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) so looking […]
Speech Sound Development
Many parents and caregivers see a Speech and Language Therapist because they’re concerned about their child’s speech sounds. It can be hard to know what’s normal and what isn’t. We […]
Why is Early Intervention Important?
By Kate Burgess, Speech and Language Therapist Early Intervention is a phrase that’s used a lot in the child development world. It means providing support as soon as a potential […]
How Communication Develops
Communication development is a complex, multi-layered, wonderful thing. Within the first three years of life, we go from a reflexive cry to being able to use words in short phrases […]
Pippin has it’s own Speech & Language Therapist!
Pippin is thrilled to add a permanent Speech and Language Therapist to the team! Kate Burgess has been a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) since graduating in 2009. When she […]
Disability Living Allowance for Speech Delay
As part of Pippin we believe it is important to make you aware of what you could be entitled to. You may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) if […]