by Yasmin Akhtar | Jun 5, 2026 | Autism, Behavioural challenges, Blog, developmental milestones, Emotional challenges, Language Delay, Speech, Speech therapy at home
Play isn’t just fun — it’s one of the most effective ways children learn language. This is why speech and language therapy, especially in the early years, is often play-based. When children are relaxed and engaged, communication develops more naturally. Why Play...
by Yasmin Akhtar | Apr 13, 2026 | Autism, Behavioural challenges, developmental milestones, Language Delay, Speech therapy at home, Uncategorized
Play isn’t just fun — it’s one of the most effective ways children learn language. This is why speech and language therapy, especially in the early years, is often play-based. When children are relaxed and engaged, communication develops more naturally. Why Play...
by Yasmin Akhtar | Mar 1, 2026 | Autism, Behavioural challenges, developmental milestones, Emotional challenges, Language Delay, Speech, Speech therapy at home
You don’t need specialist equipment, flashcards, or long practice sessions to support your child’s speech and language development. In fact, everyday interactions are often the most powerful. Speech therapy strategies work best when they fit naturally into family...
by Yasmin Akhtar | Feb 16, 2026 | Autism, Behavioural challenges, developmental milestones, Emotional challenges, Language Delay, Speech, Speech therapy at home
How to Help Your Child Express Big Emotions with Words Big emotions can feel overwhelming for young children. When children don’t yet have the language to explain how they feel, emotions often come out as tears, tantrums, shouting, or withdrawal. How to Help Your...
by Yasmin Akhtar | Feb 13, 2026 | Autism, Behavioural challenges, developmental milestones, Emotional challenges, Language Delay, Speech, Speech therapy at home
Why Behaviour Is Often About Speech Many parents worry about tantrums, meltdowns, or “challenging behaviour” — but what’s often missed is that behaviour is a form of communication. When children don’t yet have the words to express themselves, feelings often come out...
by Yasmin Akhtar | Feb 11, 2026 | Autism, Behavioural challenges, Blog, developmental milestones, Emotional challenges, Language Delay, Sound, Speech, Speech therapy at home
There are two key parts to language development: Receptive language – what your child understands Expressive language – how your child uses words to communicate Some children have strong understanding but delayed expressive language. This means they know what’s going...
