Alison McDonaldApr 82 minNavigating Social Challenges: How Speech Pathology Can Enhance Your Conversational SkillsEntering a new environment, whether it's university or a new workplace, can be an exciting yet daunting experience. One of the biggest...
Alison McDonaldMar 213 minSpeech Therapy Practice at Home: 5 Strategies to Make it WorkMastering a new skill, whether it's learning to play an instrument, mastering a new sport, or acquiring a new language, requires...
Alison McDonaldMar 103 minBaby Sign: 8 Reasons to teach your child to sign and 7 Tips on how to do itSign, don't sigh! Tips to get your baby using keyword signs. As a speech pathologist, I’m often asked about the value of teaching babies...
Alison McDonaldFeb 92 minDon’t ‘Wait and See’: Find out early if your child's development is on trackHave you been sitting in a Mum’s group or Playgroup and wondering why the other children are starting to use words and even sentences...
Alison McDonaldJan 183 minHelping Your Child Cope with Change: 5 Effective Strategies to support their transition to schoolChange is an inevitable part of life, and for children, alterations in daily routines can be particularly challenging, often sparking a...
Alison McDonaldSep 9, 20232 min3 Tips to Develop Reading Skills In Kids With AutismThe building blocks for reading and writing are also called ‘emergent literacy skills’. These skills are important for every child to...