Notes from the therapy room
Practical ideas for parents and teachers from our speech pathologists.
The Confidence-Boosting Effects of Speech Therapy
How speech therapy helps Perth children feel braver speaking up at home, at school and with friends — not just clearer talkers.
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The Positive Effects of In-School Speech Sessions
Why speech therapy at school works so well for Perth families: less disruption, stronger classroom transfer, and closer teamwork with teachers.
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Speech and Language Milestones for Toddlers: What to Expect from 12 to 36 Months
What most toddlers can say and understand at 12, 18, 24 and 36 months, and the signs that it is worth talking to a speech pathologist.
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Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Parent's Guide
What childhood apraxia of speech is, the signs to look for, how it is diagnosed and how speech therapy helps. A guide for Perth parents.
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Speech and Language Milestones for School-Age Children: What Every Perth Parent Should Know
Discover speech milestones for school-age children (5-12 years). Learn when to seek help for language development concerns.
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Preparing Your Child for School: Communication Skills That Matter
The talking, listening and social skills that help children settle into kindy and school, with simple ways to practise them at home.
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Autism Assessments & Diagnosis in Western Australia
Navigating the world of autism diagnosis for children can be confusing for parents beginning to explore a possible diagnosis.
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Speech Therapy Funding Options
A big barrier to speech therapy is the ongoing cost, and navigating different funding options.
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Speech Therapy Services - How do I access them?
Your child would benefit from speech therapy - where to from here? Speech therapy can be delivered in a range of settings, including private practice…
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Neurodivergent Affirming
Neurodivergent affirming practices has rightfully been gaining more and more popularity in recent years.
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Telehealth and Speech Therapy
Over the past few years, adults and children alike have become very familiar with using programs such as Zoom, Teams and more to work, learn and…
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Gestalt Language Processing and Speech Therapy
Therapy for gestalt language processors users can look quite different to the therapy used for analytical language users, or language users who begin by…
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Developing a Plan for Speech Therapy
Your child has been assessed, you’ve been told they need ongoing speech therapy and you’ve received the assessment results… but what next?
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Early Brain Development and Language Learning
In the first five years of life, a child’s brain will undergo more development than at any other period of time.
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Early Intervention – Why It Matters
Early intervention often occurs between 0 – 3 years, but can sometimes occur later in childhood as well.
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What is Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy – it might be something you’ve come across in a google search, been told about by a friend or family member, or had your child referred for…
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Bilingualism and Language Development
For many families who are bilingual or who are considering introducing a new language to their child, there can be lots of questions that come up around…
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Sensory Differences and Speech
Sensory differences can become a big barrier to everyday activities for neurodivergent individuals.
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Talking With Our Hands
Gestures are an important part of communication, adding unique meaning to verbal language. For little ones who aren’t yet talking, gestures can also boost…
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Following A Child’s Lead
Child-led play is important in creating engaging, positive language environments for young children.
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Gestalt Language Processing
Gestalt Language Processing is a form of language learning where children learn language as scripts rather than single words.
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Minimal Pairs Therapy
Minimal pairs is a therapy approach typically used for children with mild to moderate speech sound difficulties.
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Language and Everyday Routines
It can be hard sometimes to find time to set aside for one-on-one time with your little one.
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5 Ways to Use Shaving Foam to Build Language
Shaving foam is a great way to build joint attention and language with your little one, particularly those sensory seeking kids who love to make a mess!
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Building Joint Attention
Joint attention is an important skill for both communication and social development - here are some tips on encouraging it in your little one!
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Five Ways to Work on Verbs Using Toy Animals
Verbs are an important skill for young children to have. If you have an animal lover on your hands, here are some great activities to encourage early…
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Five Ways To Work On A Lisp At Home
Lisps are a common reason kids are brought in for a speech assessment. Here are five easy ways to encourage ‘s’ at home!
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Phonological Awareness Milestones: Foundation for Literacy
Phonological awareness skills are the foundation for literacy development. It is important to have an understanding of how and when the skills develop to…
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Five Activities To Work On Early Language
Whether you are stuck on a waitlist, you’re wanting some extra activities for your child or you’re just wanting to boost your child’s language…
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Developing Speech Sounds
Children develop different sounds at different ages - understanding when these sounds should develop by can help parents identify when it’s time to seek…
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Praising the Way to Success
Praise is a great therapy, classroom and therapy tool. By using these four strategies, praise becomes an effective way to encourage continued learning and…
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When is it time for speech therapy?
You’ve checked the internet, talked to your family and friends, and read all the parent forums… but is it time for your child to get speech therapy?
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Books and Story Telling
Story telling is a complex but essential skill that children develop as they go through primary school.
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Using Bubbles for Language Development
Most parents have bubbles hidden somewhere in their house. Cheap, quick, easy and… great for language development?
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Strategies for early language development
‘How do I get my child to talk?’ is one of the biggest questions we get - here are three tips to help support your child’s language development!
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