Unlocking Communication: Unschooling Speech and Language Therapy

How essential is SALT and when should we seek their help? Many families leave the school system behind often wondering which elements of support they still need as they begin unschooling. With concepts such as 'being behind' (which your child is not) and 'early intervention' (which causes its own problems with neurodivergent children) it can be hard to know what to do for the best and when. As a Speech and Language Therapist and an unschooling parent Kate Appleby sits beautifully at the intersection between one of the busiest services in early education. Her insight, wisdom, and warmth will calm your soul and clear the muddy waters for you and all in half an hour!! Plus you can skip to the good part: 400 Introduction to SALT and their role. 600 Is there a need for SALT in an unschooling home and when should parents consider a self-referral? 1000 Key indicators that a referral should be considered. 1300 Developing and establishing communication between a child and their parent or main caregiver. 1500 Communicating with their friends and close family members. 1700 How to approach SALT with neurodivergent and PDA children aka is it possible to wait until they are older/ ready? 2400 How parents impact the child and how they view themselves 2500 What are they key elements of a child centred approach to therapy?