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Regulation and Emotions Come First!
Exploring the importance of regulation and emotional security within the early years.
Jayde Conway
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Finding Glimmers amongst the Chaos
Life as a carer, a parent, or a neurodivergent person can feel full-on at the best of times. Our days are often packed with responsibilities, decisions, and emotional load. In the middle of all that, it’s easy to lose sight of the tiny sparks that lift us up, the glimmers!!!! Glimmers are those small, positive moments that help our nervous system relax… a gentle reminder that joy still exists in the chaos. They’re the opposite of triggers, and honestly, we don’t talk about
Jayde Conway
Nov 24, 20252 min read


The Connection Between a Child’s Brain and Body
The Connection Between a Child’s Brain and Body
Jayde Conway
Oct 8, 20252 min read


PECS vs AAC: What’s the Difference?
PECS vs AAC: Understanding the Differences in Communication Support
Jayde Conway
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Understanding Gestalt Language Processing to Support Your Child’s Communication
Making Sense of Gestalt Language Processing in Communication Development
Jayde Conway
Aug 29, 20252 min read


A Year of Growth, Change & New Challenges!
Hi everyone, Jayde here! Firstly I must apologise, I have been very quiet on the blog and social media front, I will get better at this...
Jayde Conway
Aug 20, 20253 min read


How Speech and Language Skills Impact Learning and Development in the Early Years
Why Speech and Language Shape Early Learning
Jayde Conway
Jun 13, 20254 min read


Exploring the Four Broad Areas of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for Children and Young People
Understanding the Four Broad Areas of Need
Jayde Conway
Jan 12, 20253 min read


New Connections, New Beginnings!
Upcoming projects with Upturn Social Enterprise!
Jayde Conway
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Celebrating AAC Awareness Month
Discover the world of AAC
Jayde Conway
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Mak Visits Blackpool Zoo
Join Mak the Bear on his latest adventure to Blackpool Zoo!
Jayde Conway
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Meet Mak the Bear!
Meet our new friend Mak!
Jayde Conway
Aug 28, 20241 min read


Speech vs Language
Explore the differences between speech and language development
Jayde Conway
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Welcome!
Introduction to our Sign and Bloom Blog!
Jayde Conway
May 20, 20243 min read
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