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Alison McDonald
Mar 103 min read
Baby Sign: 8 Reasons to teach your child to sign and 7 Tips on how to do it
Sign, don't sigh! Tips to get your baby using keyword signs. As a speech pathologist, I’m often asked about the value of teaching babies...
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Alison McDonald
Feb 92 min read
Don’t ‘Wait and See’: Find out early if your child's development is on track
Have you been sitting in a Mum’s group or Playgroup and wondering why the other children are starting to use words and even sentences...
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Alison McDonald
Aug 13, 20232 min read
Creating a Critical Thinker
Using Blank's Questions to develop comprehension and foster critical thinking skills. Children are naturally curious, often asking "why?"...
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Alison McDonald
May 23, 20234 min read
Unleashing the Power of Articulation: Helping Kids Talk Clearly and Confidently
Photo by Mahdi Bafande on Unsplash Watching our little ones develop their speech skills is a remarkable journey. As parents, we...
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Alison McDonald
Mar 10, 20232 min read
When is it more than just fussy eating?
Has mealtime become a battleground in your household? Having a picky eater in the house can cause all sorts of challenges. You may feel...
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Alison McDonald
Sep 22, 20224 min read
Socially Speaking School Kids
5-6 Years Photo by note thanun on Unsplash It’s time for your child’s social skills to flourish! You might find yourself standing back...
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Alison McDonald
Sep 7, 20224 min read
Socially Speaking Preschoolers
Photo by zoo_monkey on Unsplash Preschoolers are so much fun! By now, their language skills are well-developed, and you will find...
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Alison McDonald
Sep 4, 20224 min read
Socially Speaking Toddlers
By now, your little person will be very social. As they become more mobile and start to move beyond their initial family circle, toddlers...
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Alison McDonald
Aug 16, 20223 min read
Socially Speaking Babies
Photo: Maree Vesseur Did you know that our social skills start developing from the moment we’re born? Babies learn very quickly how to...
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Alison McDonald
Aug 3, 20225 min read
Stepping Into Speech
When should children learn each speech sound? Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash Australian English is made up of 44 speech sounds - 20...
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Alison McDonald
Nov 3, 20213 min read
Is my 5-year-old normal?
Communication milestones for 5-year-olds Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash 5-year-olds should come with an operating manual. They have...
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Alison McDonald
Nov 3, 20212 min read
Is my 4-year-old Normal?
Communication Milestones for 4-year-olds Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash At 4, your child is a fully-fledged preschooler. This year...
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Alison McDonald
Nov 3, 20213 min read
Is my 3-year-old normal?
Communication Milestones for 3-year-olds Photo by Matthew Osborn on Unsplash I love 3-year-olds! At the risk of showing my bias, this is...
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