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.