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Hi, and welcome to my blog page! If you want to ignore the blurb, just scroll down to see my latest blog posts! 🙂
I’m Jamie Louise Hollis (She/Her), a Speech and Language Therapist passionate about neurodiversity-affirming support, communication strategies, and empowering individuals with effective language development techniques.
This blog is a space where I’ll be sharing insights, success stories, and practical tips for parents, professionals, and anyone interested in speech, language, and communication development. Not quite sure how a speech and language therapist can help you or what you can learn? Check out the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists for more information about the role of an SLT.
What is a Total Communication Approach? (Free Guide for Parents and Schools)
Communication is so much more than words. For many children and adults, especially those who are autistic, ADHD, or have language or learning differences, spoken
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- Wednesday Wins – Celebrating big and small milestones in therapy
- Thoughtful Thursdays – Neurodiversity Myth-Busting (challenging common misconceptions)
- Practical Tips – Strategies to support communication at home and in sessions
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Insights – Approaching language and therapy in a way that respects and supports different communication styles
- Resource Recommendations – Tools, apps, and activities that can help.
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What is a Total Communication Approach? (Free Guide for Parents and Schools)
Communication is so much more than words. For many children and adults, especially those who are autistic, ADHD, or have language or learning differences, spoken
The Power of Words: Affirmations, Self-Talk & Reclaiming Your Inner Voice (Part 2)
What we say to ourselves matters, especially if we’ve grown up feeling “too much,” “not enough,” or like we had to hide who we really were. In this follow-up blog, I explore how affirmations can help rewire self-talk for neurodivergent minds and trauma survivors. Backed by research and rooted in narrative therapy and ACT, this post unpacks how language shapes memory, identity, and healing. Includes 5 powerful affirmations you can download, print, or simply carry with you as reminders of your worth.
Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into Speech and Language Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps people build self-understanding, acceptance, and resilience. After completing my Level 2 accredited ACT training, I’m integrating this framework into my speech and language therapy sessions, supporting clients to communicate with confidence, embrace their identities, and live meaningfully, even when challenges arise.
What Are Chat Mats and Why I Created Them
Chat Mats are visual, flexible tools I created to help clients express their preferences without pressure. Perfect for neurodivergent-affirming therapy.
Mindfulness and Communication: Awareness Over Autopilot
Mindfulness and communication are deeply connected. When we slow down and notice our thoughts, emotions, and reactions, we build connection instead of correction. For neurodivergent individuals, mindful awareness fosters self-expression, compassion, and authentic communication — supporting emotional regulation and connection in a way that honours difference, not deficit.
5 Myths About Online Speech and Language Therapy
Online speech and language therapy is often misunderstood — but the research tells a very different story. From flexibility and comfort to evidence-based results, virtual therapy can be just as effective (and sometimes even better) than in-person sessions. In this post, I explore five common myths about online SLT and share both research insights and my own experience as a neurodivergent therapist.