Found this great article on the importance of identifying and teaching children with learning diffculties, specifically Specific Language Impairment (SLI). The results of a research study revealed that, with the exception
This is me sharing some thoughts, being the Centre Manager of a very successful speech and language therapy centre (am deeply grateful for it). Yesterday a very concerned mother called. She
As a speech and language therapist I assess and help children with speech and language difficulties, including some as young as 11 months. It is important for parents to realize that
Okay, I hope you will look at your toothbrush in a different light after reading this. Did you ever think your humble toothbrush could be your mentor? In our therapy starter
“I see how you do it but I just can’t teach him at home!” Kirsten said to me at the beginning of a speech therapy session for Leonard. “I read your
Are mealtimes stressful for you and your child? Do you worry about what to prepare or whether your child is getting the nutrition he needs to grow and be healthy? If
My previous blog summarized the 3 key principles to stimulate communication. Here are actual examples for each of the 3 key areas: I. ‘Get what you want’. 1. ‘Oh my, this is
“I just want a child I can connect with,” said Mrs Chang as she sat in my speech therapy room, with quiet frustration. The fact is, if you are trying to
As a successful speech and language therapy centre, we get asked quite a lot about the initial consultation (or assessment) and subsequent sessions. We thought it would be useful for