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Home practice is an essential part of any therapy program. Without practice at home children often take longer to acquire new skills. Practising your child’s speech, language or occupational therapy work at home means that therapy is much more effective. … Continue reading
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Sometimes it is hard to know when to be concerned about a child's speech and when to "wait and see". Often parents are given different advice by well meaning people such as "boys are slower" or "all kids are different". … Continue reading
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Communication is not just about having the right words or being able to construct a well formed sentence. It is also about how children use their communication skills. Sometimes children with speech and language difficulties and other disabilities are passive … Continue reading
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Speech pathologists usually begin working with a child by doing an assessment before planning a program and beginning therapy. Sometimes parents ask why this is necessary. Why not just jump in and get going with "fixing things". Communication is a … Continue reading
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Christmas is over but there is still lots of school holiday time left. Are you looking for some ways to keep the kids busy over the next few weeks until school goes back? Today's blog has some great fun, learning … Continue reading
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With the summer holidays here families spend lots of time in the car, whether for a day trip to the beach or park or on a longer adventure. Time spent in the car can mean lots of arguing and complaining … Continue reading
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Kids develop the use of new speech sounds best when they have short frequent practice sessions. It is best to practice for 5 or 10 minutes once or twice per day rather than try to do a big long practice … Continue reading
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Parents often ask what are good ideas for things to get their child for Christmas to help develop their speech and language skills. Including some books in your child's stocking gives them a lasting gift which is valuable for so … Continue reading
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Helping your baby or toddler to learn speech and language skills is one of the best things you can do to set your child up for future success with learning. Here is one of our popular posts about simple things you … Continue reading
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If you are waiting for an assessment or for speech therapy for your child, or just want your child to speak more clearly here are some simple things that can make a real difference to their speech development. If … Continue reading