Talking Matters Blog

All languages have a grammar system that helps people organise information in a consistent way when they are speaking to each other. Most children naturally learn this system through talking with adults as they develop, … Go to full post

Stories play an important part in a child’s language and literacy development. The ability to retell stories ties in closely with the ability to write well later on. Go to full post

 Many children can benefit from using visual strategies to help manage behaviour, deal with change, make choices, encourage a range of activities and help with communication. Go to full post

Autism is becoming more commonly spoken about yet one person with autism may be very different to the next; so what actually is autism? Go to full post

Welcome to the new Talking Matters Website!The new website is up and we are excited to share the new clean bright look as well as lots of useful and informative information with families and colleagues.     To launch… Go to full post