Alison McDonaldMar 213 min readSpeech 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 min readBaby 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 min readDon’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 min readHelping 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 min read3 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...
Alison McDonaldSep 2, 20233 min read 6 Crucial Ingredients to Develop LiteracyLiteracy is one of the most vital skills a person can acquire. It opens doors to education, employment, and even emotional well-being....