Speech Pathology Blogs

An Introduction to DiRFloortime®

By understanding a child’s unique individual differences, appreciating their unique developmental stage and what sparks their joy and interest, we...

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Higher Level Language Development

Higher level language abilities are critical for social skills development and academic success With April Fool’s Day just passing, it’s...

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World Autism Awareness Day 2019

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Epilepsy Awareness Day!

Today is Epilepsy Awareness Day! We are so proud to clinically support children with epilepsy. Did you know that epilepsy...

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How speech pathologists support children in prep

Towards the end of term 1, parents commonly sit down with their little one’s prep teacher. This is an opportunity...

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What should I expect of my kindy-aged child’s speech sound and language development?

Parents often wonder about what speech and language skills their child will need for kindy. With prep right around the...

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Why speech pathologists use games in speech therapy

If you have been accessing therapy, or are awaiting your first therapy session, you may wonder why you see your...

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My child is stuttering, should I be worried?

Stuttering is perhaps one of the most known communication disorders. We all often know someone who stutters, and with Hollywood’s exposure...

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Why is reading difficult for my child?

Home readers, sight words, NAPLAN….while these words are just an ordinary part of the schooling experience for some, for others,...

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Is your child having too much screen time?

Screen time in isolation can not hope to compare to the power of a consistent and nurturing response of a caregiver. A...

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3 tips to get the best out of your speech therapy session

Not all therapy sessions are created equal! How well our little ones can engage and remain focused can have a...

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Early Intervention Speech Pathology

When parents have started to realise that their little one’s speech, language or fluency development is falling behind average age...

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The impacts of hearing difficulties upon speech and language development

Essentially, childhood speech and language development is dependent on interaction. If children aren’t hearing, or their hearing is reduced, they...

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Speech & language milestones

In 5 short years, a child will progress from a largely non-verbal state to a connected state, capable of maintaining...

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