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5 Ways That Outdoor Play Helps Children Develop Language
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...
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NSP Team
Mar 14, 20192 min read
7 Tips For Communicating With Someone Who Has a Disability
Have you ever been a bit nervous to communicate with someone who has a disability? It can be a bit daunting sometimes, especially if you...
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NSP Team
Nov 6, 20184 min read
Help! My child is really hard to understand.
‘Help! My child is really hard to understand.’ We hear this sentence a lot as Speech Pathologists. Join us this month as we talk about...
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NSP Team
Oct 2, 20183 min read
Spring Has Sprung!
Spring is here and as we welcome the longer days and warmer weather, there seems to be a new energy buzzing as we shake of the winter...
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NSP Team
Sep 25, 20182 min read
The Emerging Art of Conversation
Can you recall a great conversation that you have recently had? Chances are that you remember it because you were actively involved. Your...
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NSP Team
Sep 19, 20183 min read
What are you Doing? Developing Action-Word Vocabulary
Week 1: Play-Doh Cooking Verbs are words which describe actions, or describe what someone is doing. Words like, ‘run’, ‘push’ and ‘live’....
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NSP Team
Jul 21, 20182 min read
L.O.V.E. Are we communicating it clearly?
I love a good Romcom. There’s always a bit of tension and angst between the lead characters, usually fuelled by miscommunication. They...
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NSP Team
Jun 2, 20184 min read
Four Weeks to Boost Your Child's Social Skills
Week 1: Look at me when I’m talking! Communication is not only about what is spoken. In fact, more than half of what we communicate is...
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NSP Team
May 3, 20183 min read
Getting Right What We Say!
Week 1: “You” Messages This month we’re taking some time to think about some of the things that ‘Big People’ say. The reality is, that...
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NSP Team
Apr 24, 20182 min read
An Overlooked Toy for Language Development…
One of the most underrated toys that we have to play with our children is one that is adaptable, portable, free and most importantly a...
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NSP Team
Jan 30, 20181 min read
Speech Sound Development
If you’ve ever watched a child learn to speak, you’ll know that they don’t suddenly open their mouths and say “supercalifragilisticexpial...
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NSP Team
Jan 23, 20183 min read
Preparing for Preschool
Week 1: What’s for lunch? Starting preschool can be a stressful time for our youngsters. There is a new routine to adapt to, new faces,...
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NSP Team
Dec 13, 20173 min read
Getting Ready for School
Week 1: Constructive Play Play skills are vital for success at school. Children learn so much about others and how to interact with the...
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NSP Team
Oct 23, 20173 min read
Getting It Right – Reflections From A Mother Who has Been Right Where You Are
Alison McDonald, Certified Practising Speech Pathologist Being a parent is a tough gig. No one can disagree. Along the journey, we are...
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NSP Team
Jul 21, 20143 min read
Do iPads Cause Speech and Language Delays in Toddlers?
Do iPads Cause Speech and Language Delays in Toddlers? Recently I came across an interesting article in the Daily Telegraph titled...
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