A child is using single words so they must be an analytic language user. Right? Wrong! Many gestalt language processors (GLPs) use lots of single words in the early stages. Most people assume that gestalts are only longer scripts from media or from what is said...
Speech pathology is, at times, a challenging profession with many professionals experiencing burnout at some time in their careers. However, it is also highly rewarding career as you see the incredible impact improving an individual’s communication can have on them...
You may be familiar with gestalt language processing (GLP) and you may be aware that many autistic children (but not all) process language this way. GLP is a natural and normal way for some children to acquire language. Despite its prevalence, GLP is often...
As a trained Speech Pathologist you may feel relatively confident and comfortable treating speech sound errors. However, much of the training you received on articulation therapy probably focused on consonant sounds. You may feel less confident in working with vowel...
Thumb-sucking is a common childhood habit that typically begins in infancy as a natural reflex for self-soothing. However, when this behaviour persists beyond the age of four, it can raise concerns among parents and caregivers. Prolonged thumb-sucking can result in a...
Orofacial myology is a specialised field within the realm of speech pathology and dentistry that focuses on the study and treatment of oral and facial muscles’ functions and dysfunctions. It is the missing link between the work orthodontists do to improve the...
