thinking talking
Thinking Talking is a collaboration between two experienced Speech and Language
Therapists, Anna Branagan and Stephen Parsons. We focus on what works in the
classroom to support children’s development of speech, language and
communication. steveStephen Parsons has worked as a Speech and Language
Therapist for over 30 years, including over 20 years in Hackney and the City of
London where he was Speech and Language Therapy Service Manager. He originally
trained in Australia. He has a long term interest in vocabulary and has
published research in the area. He is Chair of NAPLIC, the UK organisation for
professionals working with developmental language disorder, and UK
representative of RADLD, the international campaign to raise awareness of
developmental language disorder. annaAnna Branagan has over 25 years experience
as a Speech and Language Therapist. Anna trained in the UK and now practices in
Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. In her specialist role she supports schools
to develop inclusive practice. She also works within a Youth Support Team
working with vulnerable teanagers.