by Speech Pathologist Julia | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog for Parents, General, Home Practice, Speech
If your child has difficulty being understood, a speech pathologist may talk about phonological intervention. This means therapy that helps children learn how sounds work in words and how changing a sound can change meaning. Different children need different...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog for Parents, General, Speech
When children are learning to talk, it’s normal for their speech to be a bit unclear at first. Many young children simplify words while their speech system is developing. Over time, those patterns usually disappear. But for some children, the way they use sounds is...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Dec 8, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Neurodiversity, Social Skills
Supporting your child’s social communication doesn’t mean pushing them into uncomfortable situations or expecting them to interact in the same way as everyone else. Many children, including autistic children and other neurodivergent kids, communicate and connect...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Nov 26, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Language, Literacy, Social Skills
For many children, speaking up at school can feel overwhelming. Whether they’re shy, neurodivergent or still developing their skills, small supports at home and school can make a big difference. Here are simple, functional strategies parents can use to help children...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Language, Neurodiversity, Play, Social Skills
As parents, we often feel pressure to teach our children how to communicate. But the strongest communication skills don’t start with textbooks, flashcards or perfectly practised sentences – they start with connection. And one of the simplest, most powerful ways...
