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Speech Perception in Children with Speech Output Disorders: Key Insights from L. Nijland’s 2009 Study

Is Speech Perception the Missing Piece in Children’s Speech Disorders? When children struggle with speech, parents, teachers, and health professionals...

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Therapeutic Relationships in Paediatric Speech–Language Therapy: Insights from a Qualitative Study

Are We Truly Listening to Children’s Voices in Therapy? Many children attend speech–language therapy in the hope of improving their...

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Treating Children Ages 3–6 Who Have Speech Sound Disorder: Key Insights from a 2013 Survey

TL;DR – Research Overview “An observational study of speech-language pathologists treating children aged 3–6 revealed that most provide 30–60 minutes...

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Acoustic Voice Quality Index: A Breakthrough for Paediatric Voice Assessment

Are Paediatric Voice Disorders More Common Than We Think? Paediatric voice disorders can be overlooked and misunderstood—particularly because children’s developing...

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Childhood Apraxia of Speech: New Evidence on Key Diagnostic Indicators

Could This Research Change the Way We Identify CAS? Childhood Apraxia of Speech often presents with complex, sometimes puzzling speech...

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Speech Pathology Assessment for Children with Speech Sound Disorders

Are You Wondering What Goes into Supporting Children’s Speech? Speech sound disorders (SSD) can significantly affect a child’s ability to...

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Down Syndrome Speech Impairment: Insights from a Key Systematic Review

Could Better Speech Unlock Greater Confidence for Children with Down Syndrome? Down syndrome (DS) is frequently accompanied by distinct communication...

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Reporting of Socioeconomic Status in Paediatric Language Research

Does Your Child’s Background Shape Their Language Outcomes? Socioeconomic status (SES) is increasingly recognised as a pivotal factor in paediatric...

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Screening for Speech and Language Delay in Preschool Children: Key Insights from a Systematic Review

Have You Ever Wondered When “Mum” and “Dad” Should Become Fluent Sentences? As a paediatric speech pathologist, I often see...

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Childhood Speech Impairment: Overcoming Barriers to Accessing Services

Have You Ever Wondered Why Some Children Miss Out on Help? Today, many Australian parents face significant obstacles when seeking...

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