Louise Day Speech and Language Therapy

Amazing podcast with Fern Brady covering masking, school, late diagnosis, relationships, female autistic experience. Just incredible.

There are literally thousands of sensory items for sale nowadays which is great, however it can get a little confusing 🫤

I have put together a webpage with links to sensory equipment which has been recommended by families I work with. These are their 'best buys' or sensory 'must haves'! I have also included the sensory equipment I use with my own children.

I hope you find it helpful! If you have a piece of sensory equipment at home that your child couldn't live without then please do send me the link and I'll add it to the webpage 😃

www.hannamunro.co.uk/sensory-equipment

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-mum-chaos-caring-son-29235466

Edinburgh mum on 'chaos' of caring for son with additional support needs Louise Day says that many families with children who live with additional support needs can suffer from being unable to relax or go on family holidays as parents often have to take on reduce hours to care for their kids.

Neurodivergent communication workshop for parents

Join me for a discussion around the language of neurodiversity, the speech and language needs of autistic children and how to help your child.

Meet like minded parents and share ideas.

This workshop has toured Scotland and received excellent feedback including:

‘I learnt more in these 90 minutes than I’ve learnt from any professional involved with my autistic child.’

‘This workshop has really made me reflect on my grandson. I now see things very differently.’

Grandparent

Link to book:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodivergent-communication-tickets-907128524837?aff=oddtdtcreator

Or visit link in bio

Neurodivergent communication workshop, Edinburgh.

Following great feedback from this workshop around Scotland I’m back in Edinburgh.

Details here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodivergent-communication-tickets-907128524837?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.autisticrealms.com/post/embracing-autistic-children-s-monotropic-flow-states?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR37pqw_d8krEBBiTi0yhzfK1HLAqipPN4Myhb4rNvwaPNN2hBnoOeOTu50_aem_AfiVzzWlE4ASSGUJcO9A0OdKtXgJluvQnXxEqL0tOpoq9rQJjFF178Dr1EhxyB0DXTf6VlyX8Zt1GZi5BywXtAYv

Embracing Autistic Children’s Monotropic Flow States Embracing flow states allows monotropic learners to gain deeper knowledge and new skills, which can help build confidence and support their

We need YOUR help!

Click on the link below to nominate STAND to increase our chance of winning £5000!

Search for - Stronger Together for Autism and Neuodivergence

Or by our charity number: SC052228

Please search for our full charity name or number as there is another charity called stand ❤️

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Deadline is tonight so please be quick 🙏

STAND and Louise Day Speech and Language Therapy completed another two speech and language workshops in Dundee this month ❤️

Thank you to the People’s Postcode Lottery for funding this project, we’ve now been to Edinburgh, East Lothian, Glasgow, Ayr and Dundee! Next up is Inverness in April.

A big thank you to everyone who has came along and gave us such great feedback.

Our COO attended the Dundee SALT workshop and was made aware of a lack of support for parents and carers in the area, we have made the decision to create a STAND Dundee Facebook group to try and create a supportive community for neurodivergent/potentially neurodivergent children and their Facebooks, feel free to invite anyone along while we get the group up and running.

We have also created a STAND Dundee WhatsApp group, please send us a message or comment on this post if you are in the area and would like to be added.

Thank you again, to our service users, Louise Day and the People’s Postcode Trust for making this project such a success ❤️

STAND’s Neurodivergent Communication Workshop is coming to Dundee!

Dundee Neurodivergent Communication Workshop

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodivergent-communication-workshop-dundee-tickets-841360230097

STAND have teamed up with Louise Day Speech Therapy to offer a communication workshop to help parents and careers communicate with neurodivergent or potentially neurodivergent children ❤️

After the success of these workshops in East Lothian, Glasgow and Edinburgh, The People’s Postcode lottery have funded the project to travel across Scotland.

There will be two workshops (both the same, so don’t book twice.)

Tickets are just £3 per person (plus eventbrites fees)

Monday the 25th of March: 7pm-8.30pm

Tuesday the 26th of March: 10.30am - 12pm

Address: 👇

Best Western Queens Hotel
160 Nethergate
Dundee
Angus
DD1 4DU

We are looking forward to seeing some new faces in March🥰

Louise Day Speech and Language Therapy

Neurodivergent Communication Workshop - Inverness Join Louise Day Speech Therapy for a 90 minute workshop on neurodivergent communication including a Q&A session

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This looks great.

Do you have a non speaking child?

Maybe your child has some spoken words but you’re not sure how to help them progress?

You’ve tried strategies suggested to you to help your child’s language but they don’t seem to be making a difference.

You’re worried you’re missing something and want to know you’re doing all you can to help your child.

I’m going to be covering tools to help your child with their communication which will reduce frustration and create more ease between you.

You will learn about how your child learns language and their learning style and how best to support this.

You’ll also be able to connect with other parents and share experiences.

I’ve supported families of autistic children and children with communication needs for 16 years. I’ve learnt the dos and don’ts and have the up to date evidence based information.

I’d love to have you along for this unique experience.

Tickets below or link in the bio

🌟🌟 Brand new communication intensive day for parents 🌟🌟

When: Wednesday 29th November
10-4pm

Cost: £80

Book here: https://subscribepage.io/yse48T or visit the link in my bio.

I’m happy to answer any questions. Really excited to offer this unique opportunity for parents.

So often we hear negative language about Autism.

Let’s reframe. Let’s not frame it from a neurotypical perspective. Let’s understand and see it from an Autistic person’s point of view.

We need more Autism acceptance. Language is one change we can make.

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I spoke about masking yesterday. What it is and how to notice signs in your child.

Here are some strategies to help your child.

Every child is different. Sometimes it is hard to have the conversation with your child about masking and it can be a difficult concept to describe. Being aware as a parent is the first step, informing those around your child what their masking may look like and how an adult can support your child and be their safe person.

Like, share, comment. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Masking - what is it? What does it look like?

Have you heard of it before?

It is common in neurodivergent people (autistic, ADHD, anxiety)

I’d like to thank the amazing team who created the Neurobears course for the content on masking. Also Emily Lees and Elaine McGreevy, speech and language therapists.

Just some ablelist comments I’ve heard about children recently including my own.

Our children deserve understanding, compassion and our kids do need exceptions made for them. Yes, they may need boundaries but they find life a lot harder. We’re not giving in we’re supporting them with their emotions and choosing which battle to pick. We can’t fight every one.

Which of these have you heard?

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