Many parents are concerned about their child’s speech clarity and are worried about speech delay. Often, mums or dads ask how they can teach or fix their child’s speech delay. So before I go into that, I will explain some background information about speech sound delay & difficulties. My child has unclear speech…you’re not alone! […]
Is your toddler stuck at the single word level and only just starting to use two-word phrases. If this describes your child, you might be wondering how to help progress your toddler so they can speak in sentences.Here’s some information and practical tips to help your toddler speak in sentences or short phrases. Firstly, when […]
What is a Late Talker? A late talker is a toddler who has a smaller vocabulary than other children their age, without any known cause such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, genetic syndrome, or hearing loss. From a clinical perspective, we typically define a late talker as a child between 18 to 30 months […]
What is NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s program that provides funding to people with permanent and significant disabilities. NDIS funding covers therapies such as speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychological support and early childhood intervention. To access NDIS, individuals must have impairments that significantly affect their mobility, communication and/or self-care. Common […]
As a speech pathologist, I often hear from parents like you who want to raise a bilingual child but worry that learning two languages might slow down their speech development or even cause delays. It’s a common concern, and you’re not alone in wondering if introducing two or more languages could be too much for […]
Are you curious about how your baby starts learning to talk? In their first year, babies begin developing pre-language skills and reaching key language milestones that build the foundation for speech. This guide walks you through what to expect along the way, so you can support your baby’s language growth. What’s covered in this article: […]
As a parent, hearing your baby say their first word is an exciting milestone! You might find yourself wondering, “When should my baby start talking?” or “How can I help them say their first word?” In this blog, I’ll answer some common questions and share tips from my experience as a speech pathologist on what […]
Over the years, I’ve discovered that children respond best to speech therapy games that allow them to move, play, and repeat speech sounds in a relaxed, pressure-free environment. In this article, I’ll share my top five speech therapy games and activities that have worked wonders for many of the families I’ve worked with. These activities […]
If your toddler has recently started stuttering, I completely understand how concerning it can feel. As a practicing speech pathologist, I’ve seen how common it is for young children to experience stuttering as part of their normal speech development. Most parents I worked with were unsure about whether stuttering is something their child will outgrow […]
As your child becomes more verbal, it’s common for them to stumble over their words. When you hear this occur for the first time, it’s understandable that this can raise some concerns that your child may be stuttering. While some stutters (also known as disfluencies) are a typical part of learning to speak, it’s natural […]