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Screen Time and Speech Development: A Guide for Parents
Wondering if screen time affects your child’s communication? Learn how it can impact speech and language development, and simple, practical ways to support your child.
Alison McDonald
May 142 min read


Understanding Bilingual Development: 5 Myths We Often Hear
Is speaking more than one language confusing for your child? We explore five common myths about bilingual development and share what research tells us.
Alison McDonald
May 72 min read


8 Signs Your Child Might Be a Gestalt Language Processor
If your child repeats phrases, uses scripts from shows, or struggles with flexible conversation, this blog explains eight common signs of gestalt language processing and what to do next.
Alison McDonald
Apr 284 min read


Why Your Child’s Speech Sounds Advanced But They Can’t Answer Questions (Echolalia)
Some children sound like they are talking well, but conversation is still hard. This blog explains why that happens, what it can mean, and how to support language development.
Alison McDonald
Apr 144 min read


Why Does My Child Repeat Lines From TV? Understanding Echolalia and Gestalt Language Processing
If your child repeats lines from shows, songs or familiar phrases, it can be hard to know what it means. This blog explains echolalia, gestalt language processing, and what parents can do next.
Alison McDonald
Apr 23 min read


OMT and Speech Clarity: Why Tongue Position Matters for Speaking, Swallowing and Sleep
You might be here because your child is hard to understand. Or because you’re an adult who’s always had to work a bit harder to be clear. Either way, you’re not looking for jargon — you’re looking for a reason things feel harder than they should, and a plan that actually helps. In clinic, it’s common to meet families who’ve been given one simple explanation: “They just need to practise their sounds.” Sometimes that’s true. But sometimes it’s incomplete. Because clear speech d
Alison McDonald
Feb 168 min read
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