Welcome to the Blog of Anna Biavati-Smith
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for children
Selective Mutism Coffee event
On the 26th of October from 9am to 2pm at 59 Polton Vale, Loanhead, you are invited to a Selective Mutism Coffee event check facebook event here Come and learn more about anxiety in communication. Fundraiser event, with prizes and nice cakes!! There will be a lot of nice prices
Selective Mutism: bilingualism and phonological disorder
October is the SELECTIVE MUTISM AWARENESS MONTH, and this is the real story of a bilingual child and his steps toward communication. Although not all children with SM, have speech and language difficulties, this child also presented with a speech disorder. To protect this child and family identity the name
Selective Mutism and me: Second part Adulthood
Welcome to the second part of this fascinating real story. You will find the first part on my page or by clicking on the underlined word. I always say that it is so important to ACT EARLY, to make sure that everyone is aware of the dos and dont’s so the
Selective Mutism and Me Part one: Childhood
As a specialist in Selective Mutism, I meet so many people during training events, parent support evening etc. Today I would like to share the real story of a man who lived his life being Selectively Mute, but challenged his belief to become free from this. The story contains many
Sound development in toddlers
Limited consonant sound use results in unintelligible speech and often indicates a motor speech disorder (apraxia) or phonological disorder. Check out these norms and the list of “red flags” which indicate that speech therapy is likely needed to help your child learn to be understood. By 18 months Child produces
Selective Mutism: answering questions at Christmas time
Help your child use two or more words
