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.

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.

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.

Change is an inevitable part of life, and for children, alterations in daily routines can be particularly challenging, often sparking a...

Several years ago, a lovely friend of mine took a challenge. She decided that every day, she and her children would spend at least 3...

Photo: Maree Vesseur Did you know that our social skills start developing from the moment we’re born? Babies learn very quickly how to...

Photo by Jessica Da Rosa on Unsplash Social skills are the skills we use daily to interact and get along with others. They are the ways...

Everything you need to know to get started with AAC: systems for supporting communication Photo by Tony Sebastian on Unsplash What is...

In the middle of this year (June 2022), I will have been a speech pathologist for 28 years. I’ve had breaks at various times to travel...

As parents, we all want to see our children succeed in life. Of course, we want them to become the unique individuals they’ve been...

In linguistic terms, basic concepts are the words that help us understand and describe the world around us. They are the words that...

In the past 12 months, we have all become used to the idea of communicating online. We now find that we are having conversations, meeting up

It is important that you choose the right speech pathologist for YOU. The speech pathologist helping your friend’s child achieve significant

If I were to ask you what ‘communication’ is, I’m sure you’d come up with a great answer. Communication is making yourself heard and underst

Hearing is something that we often take for granted until we start to lose it. As adults, we rely on our hearing to understand and stay...

t’s been a great day. You’re heading to school to pick up the kids. You’re excited to hear about their new classes, new teachers...

Have you ever heard of the word ‘aphasia’, and wondered what it means? You’re not alone. Research shows that public awareness and...

Dialogic reading. Perhaps you’ve come across this word while reading through articles and websites and have wondered what it means. At...

We all know that words are powerful, and that it feels good to be encouraged. There’s a lot of research that points towards the importance of praising our children, but there’s often a lack of information on how to do so effectively. In today’s blog, we take a look at two specific types of praise; praising for ability, and praising for effort. Praising for ability often comes from the mindset where a child feels they have a ‘fixed ability’ or natural talent and don’t have

As you are no doubt well aware, the last month has seen massive changes in the way we go about our everyday lives. To prevent the spread...