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...
by Speech Pathologist Anna | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog for Parents, General, Language
When a child struggles with communication, it’s common to hear terms like receptive language and expressive language. While they’re closely connected, they are not the same – and understanding the difference can help families better support a child’s progress....
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 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...
