Speech sounds videos

Help your child use two or more words

November 20, 2017 Leave a comment

Help your child with language: the power of the choice

November 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Always give your child a choice… that will help develop language Anna Biavati-Smith Specialist Speech and language Therapist © Copyright 2017 edinburgh-speech-therapy-wordsteps.co.uk . All rights reserved.

How to teach your child to speak: from imitation to words

November 17, 2017 1 Comment

In this video I talk about the 8 stages before a child will start to speak. Imitation is an important aspect of learning to speak. Anna Biavati-Smith Specialist Speech and language Therapist © Copyright 2017 edinburgh-speech-therapy-wordsteps.co.uk . All rights reserved.

Use the environment to improve language

November 14, 2017 Leave a comment

Use the environment to improve your child’s language and speech sounds. Anna Biavati-Smith Specialist Speech and language Therapist © Copyright 2017 edinburgh-speech-therapy-wordsteps.co.uk . All rights reserved.

Learn Language: stop using flashcards

November 13, 2017 Leave a comment

Children learn language linking object to sounds… stop using FLASHCARDS Anna Biavati-Smith Specialist Speech and language Therapist © Copyright 2017 edinburgh-speech-therapy-wordsteps.co.uk . All rights reserved.

Help your child with language: playing with blocks

November 11, 2017 Leave a comment

Children learn through play and I discovered this game from 1970, which provides fun and excitement for children. It can be used for children with any abilities. Anna Biavati-Smith Specialist Speech and language Therapist © Copyright 2017 edinburgh-speech-therapy-wordsteps.co.uk . All rights reserved.

Learning to talk: playing with the farm

April 22, 2017 Leave a comment

Children learn through play. Today I am introducing a fun game with boxes and animals, using repetitive language to introduce vocabulary.

How to help your child develop language

April 22, 2017 Leave a comment

How to help your child with sounds

April 22, 2017 Leave a comment

Developing speech sounds

April 22, 2017 Leave a comment

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Anna Biavati-Smith

Welcome to Wordsteps, my name is Anna Biavati-Smith and I am a private Specialist Speech and Language Therapist based in Edinburgh.

I travel to people’s homes and my service supports children and young adults find their voice through helpful steps in communication.

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