Giving Voice to those with communication & swallowing needs | Raising awareness of Speech & Language Therapy | Tweets by Aisha and Sumaya

London, England
Hi guys, Happy belated Halloween! 👻🎃 As reading week approaches, wellbeing is on our minds. For our wellbeing day, GV is hosting a scary movie night on 4th November at 5:30pm!
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📍 G10, Chandler House 💸 Free 📆 Wednesday 4th November, 5:30pm 🤤 Snacks provided 🎬 A Quiet Place (let’s observe total communication in action!) We hope to see you there!
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Wait no longer, the first episode of our new podcast series has just dropped! 🎙️ In this episode, Casey Woo describes the role of a Speech and Language Therapist within children and adolescent mental health services, how SLTs support communication, wellbeing, and much more...
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Recovery goes beyond hospital and speech and language therapist are proud to support in the journey. From rebuilding vocabulary and speech clarity to supporting safe swallowing. SLTs walk side-by-side with stroke survivors and their caregivers through every step of recovery.
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Today, let's appreciate the resilience of stroke survivors and the power of multidisciplinary care❤️
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You may notice stammering at the start of words or phrases. This can be frustrating or tiring for the person who stammers, but as listeners, we can make a huge difference.
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Pause- Give time and Let the speaker finish. Don’t jump in or speak for them. And remember: stammering has nothing to do with intelligence. Let’s focus on empowering, not “fixing”. It’s our responsibility to create spaces where everyone is given the time to voice their opinions
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The mics are hot, the conversations are rolling, and something big is on the way🔥 The podcast team are working behind the scenes, and it is almost time to share. Keep an eye out and your ears peeled for the new podcast dropping soon!🎧
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It’s Developmental Language Disorder Day! 💛 DLD is more common than autism, yet still widely unknown. DLD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that makes understanding and using spoken language more difficult.
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Today, we’re spreading awareness and supporting this year’s theme: Together for DLD. Let’s build a better world for people with DLD together! For more information visit: radld.org/about/dld/
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Happy Allied Health Professions Day! It takes a team to care for one. Today we are celebrating the NHS' brilliant AHP, from therapists and paramedics to radiographers, physios, SLTs and more. Thank you for your dedication, compassion and collaboration when supporting patients.
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We hope to join you in your care soon💪!
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Mental health is health. Let's all remember to listen without judgement, to create space for healing, understanding, and support. Reach out to a friend, check in on your people, and most of all, be gentle with yourself.
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Cerebral Palsy affects movement, not potential. Today, on World Cerebral Palsy Day, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and communication of people with CP. Let us be the change, raise awareness and celebrate together #uniqueandunited
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To see and hear what matters to the community please see @WorldCPDay For more information: worldcpday.org/
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This Dyslexia Awareness Week, join us in celebrating the strengths, supporting challenges, and advocating for accessible communication! Find out more on: bdadyslexia.org.uk/
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We're kicking off October with ADHD AND AAC awareness! This month focuses on celebrating and including neurodiversity and all forms of communication. Everyone should be given the opportunity to express themselves.
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As Speech-Language Therapists, we know that communication isn't one-size-fits-all so we often are advocates for inclusive practices. Let’s make space for every voice and every mode of expression.
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