by Speech Pathologist Kerry | Mar 12, 2026 | Blog For Therapists
You’re assessing a primary school student. The teacher has informed the parent that the child has difficulty following instructions in class and the parents have similar concerns at home. During the language assessment, the student struggles on a subtest measuring...
by Speech Pathologist Chanelle | Mar 5, 2026 | Blog for Parents, Social Skills
Have you ever noticed that when your child is calm, they can explain something clearly but when they’re upset, they suddenly can’t find the words? You might hear: “I don’t know!” “Leave me alone!” Or you might get silence. This can feel confusing, especially if you...
by Speech Pathologist Elise | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog for Parents, General, Literacy
It can be confusing when a child who seemed to learn to read without difficulty in the early years of school suddenly begins to struggle in later primary or high school. You may notice that they read aloud fluently, yet have difficulty answering questions about the...
by Speech Pathologist Nicole | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog for Parents, General, Language, Speech
Many parents hear the terms speech and language used together and assume they mean the same thing. While they’re closely connected, speech and language are actually two different skills – and understanding the difference can make it much easier to know when (and...
by Speech Pathologist Chanelle | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog for Parents, General, Home Practice, Language, Speech
Parents are often told to “wait and see” when they notice their child has trouble saying certain sounds. You might hear things like: “They’ll grow out of it.” “Lots of kids talk like that.” “Let’s give it a bit more time.” While this advice is usually well...
