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'It Doesn't Matter How We Talk' is a colourful and engaging call-and-response picture book which introduces children to the different ways that people communicate. The book was written and illustrated by an NHS Speech and Language Therapist and is a valuable resource for families, Speech and Language Therapists, teachers, and early years practitioners, providing a simple way to facilitate open conversations about disability, diversity, and acceptance with young children.
'It Doesn't Matter How We Talk' was born out of a need for early years resources which represent communication differences without referencing negative stigma or judgement. The book aims to promote self-acceptance for children with communication differences and develop understanding amongst their peers.
About the author
Originally from the West Country, Laura now lives and works as a Speech and Language Therapist in South Yorkshire. Laura is passionate about communicative diversity and everyone's right to have their voice heard and valued. In 2019, she received the Giving Voice award from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists for her disability activism. 'It Doesn't Matter How We Talk' is Laura's first book.
