Several years ago, a lovely friend of mine took a challenge. She decided that every day, she and her children would spend at least 3...

Have you ever been a bit nervous to communicate with someone who has a disability? It can be a bit daunting sometimes, especially if you...

‘Help! My child is really hard to understand.’ We hear this sentence a lot as Speech Pathologists. Join us this month as we talk about...

Spring is here and as we welcome the longer days and warmer weather, there seems to be a new energy buzzing as we shake of the winter...

Can you recall a great conversation that you have recently had? Chances are that you remember it because you were actively involved. Your...

Week 1: Play-Doh Cooking Verbs are words which describe actions, or describe what someone is doing. Words like, ‘run’, ‘push’ and ‘live’....

I love a good Romcom. There’s always a bit of tension and angst between the lead characters, usually fuelled by miscommunication. They...

Week 1: Look at me when I’m talking! Communication is not only about what is spoken. In fact, more than half of what we communicate is...

Week 1: “You” Messages This month we’re taking some time to think about some of the things that ‘Big People’ say. The reality is, that...

One of the most underrated toys that we have to play with our children is one that is adaptable, portable, free and most importantly a...

If you’ve ever watched a child learn to speak, you’ll know that they don’t suddenly open their mouths and say “supercalifragilisticexpial...

Week 1: What’s for lunch? Starting preschool can be a stressful time for our youngsters. There is a new routine to adapt to, new faces,...

Week 1: Constructive Play Play skills are vital for success at school. Children learn so much about others and how to interact with the...

Alison McDonald, Certified Practising Speech Pathologist Being a parent is a tough gig. No one can disagree. Along the journey, we are...

Do iPads Cause Speech and Language Delays in Toddlers? Recently I came across an interesting article in the Daily Telegraph titled...