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...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Nov 10, 2025 | Augmentative/Alternative Communication, Blog for Parents, Language, Neurodiversity
It’s understandable that parents worry introducing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) – like a speech-generating device, sign system, or picture board – might stop their child from learning to talk. The truth is, it doesn’t. In fact, research...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Nov 5, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Speech
As children learn to talk, their speech often sounds a little unclear. This is a normal part of development – most children simplify sounds as they’re learning to coordinate their tongue, lips and mouth. But how do you know when speech sound errors are typical...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Oct 28, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Home Practice, Language
Hearing your child’s first words is one of those magical parenting moments. But for many families, those first words don’t come as quickly as expected, and it’s natural to feel worried or unsure about what to do next. The good news is that you can support your child’s...
by Speech Pathologist Julia | Oct 21, 2025 | Blog for Parents, General, Language, Play
If you’ve ever peeked into your child’s speech therapy session and wondered, “Why are they just playing?” you’re not alone. It’s a question speech pathologists often hear from parents, especially when therapy doesn’t look like “work” in the traditional sense. But...
