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Is my 3-year-old normal?
Communication Milestones for 3-year-olds Photo by Matthew Osborn on Unsplash I love 3-year-olds! At the risk of showing my bias, this is...
Alison McDonald
Nov 3, 20213 min read


Tips for Grandparents: How to Use Video Calls to Connect With Your Grandkids
Photo by McKaela Taylor on Unsplash In 2020 we all became familiar with the concept of video conferencing. It was a useful tool for...
Alison McDonald
Sep 28, 20213 min read


What can I do if my child is falling behind at school?
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...
Alison McDonald
Jul 20, 20213 min read


What is Telehealth and Why Should I Think About It?
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
NSP Team
May 21, 20213 min read


10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Speech Pathologist
It is important that you choose the right speech pathologist for YOU. The speech pathologist helping your friend’s child achieve significant
NSP Team
Apr 30, 20213 min read


5 Communication Tips Your Teenager Wished You Knew
This blog comes hot off the heels of a conversation with my 16-year-old daughter. We were just reflecting on the relationships of several of
NSP Team
Apr 16, 20213 min read


What it takes to be a successful verbal communicator
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
NSP Team
Apr 7, 20213 min read


6 Reasons Your Child Should See a Speech Pathologist
If your child is slower than average to start speaking. Have you been sitting in a Mum’s group or Playgroup and wondering why the other children are starting to use words and even sentences while your little one is more interested in blowing raspberries? Has someone told you not to worry, but you still have some niggling concerns? As a rule of thumb, we want to hear babies making lots of babbling noises (strings of consonant and vowel sounds) between 6-9 months before saying
NSP Team
Apr 1, 20214 min read


7 Tips for Communicating with older adults
Change is the one experience that is common to all of us around the globe. No matter our life’s circumstances, we will all experience the ch
NSP Team
Mar 26, 20213 min read


Help! My speech is changing.
There are many reasons why our speech and communication skills may change. You may have noted some changes in a family member or friend, par
NSP Team
Mar 15, 20212 min read


8 Tips to Help Your Child’s Auditory Working Memory
Remembering and acting on what we hear requires us to use our auditory working memory.
NSP Team
Mar 10, 20214 min read


5 Tips for Getting Speech Practice Done at Home
When you or your child need to learn a new speech or language skill, consistent practice is your key to success. Here's a few tips to get st
Alison McDonald
Feb 23, 20214 min read


What to do when your child won’t talk
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...
Alison McDonald
Feb 11, 20214 min read
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